MSC box ship under attack by armed gang in the Gulf of Guinea
As The Loadstar went to press there were reports that an MSC containership was under ...
Article from Maritime CEO on the future needs and requirements of private maritime security firms and the continuing, if lessening, threat of Somali pirates. While the number and seriousness of attacks may be well down from previous heights, this interview with the chief executive of a leading security firm discusses how the response to piracy is in a process of evolution. “Maritime security is still a relatively immature industry. The pieces are still in flux and it will be some ...
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