Piracy

Pirates demand $5m for safe release of crew

2024-03-15

The pirates that boarded the Bangladesh-owned bulker off Somali are reported to be demanding $5m for the safe release of the crew. The M/V Abdullah is currently anchored off the coast of Somalia and the same pirates are believed to have hijacked the M/V Ruen in December.

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Industry calls for release of crew

2024-02-23

The maritime industry has joined together to call for the release of the Galaxy Leader crew. The 25 seafarers have been held by the Houthis since November 2023 and concern is rising for their wellbeing.

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Maersk subsidiary quits Red Sea after attack

2024-01-26

Maersk have announced they are suspending Red Sea transits by US subsidiary Maersk Line Ltd after explosions were experienced near two of its vessels transiting the Bab al-Mandab Strait off Yemen. The vessels, carrying US military supplies, were forced to turn and withdraw.

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