- Somalia and Nigeria are reported to be the world’s most dangerous areas for shipping from the perspective of piracy threats. Tanzania is not far behind. The Straits of Malacca in SE Asia has seen a significant drop in incidents due to tripartite actions by Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
- There were more piracy incidents in 2007 than 2006. In the first nine months of 2007 pirates attacked almost 200 vessels worldwide. But this was half the number of ships that were attacked in 2000.
- Many of the attacks are with the purpose of hijack for ransom.
- Fire-hoses, floodlights, sirens, special acoustic devices, electrified fences and tracking devices are useful weapons in a ship’s arsenal in deterring and defending against pirates.
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ARC Training’s Maritime Security Management Course takes place 6-10 October 2008. The course is a unique combination of the ISPS Code and best practice in security management, and is accredited by TRANSEC, the UK Government department responsible for transport security.
