The number of pirate attacks have fallen sharply in the first half of 2012, led by a drop in Somali piracy, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) global piracy report revealed today, but warned that these numbers were offset by a worrying increase of attacks in the Gulf of Guinea.…
IN FIRST semester of this year, IPC II had booked the pre-tax profit of Rp. 1.405 trillion, increasing 44.92% from the same period last year (Semester I 2011) which was of 970 billion. Such profit gain, according to RJ Lino, the Managing Director of IPC II was calculated from total income of Rp. 2.991…
The threat from Somali pirates is receding but the international community must continue to work together to eliminate the menace, a NATO official said on Saturday. “We are getting more successful in reducing the Somali piracy threats with our constant patrolling but the international community must continue to exchange ideas and increase efforts to…
Today, piloting in restricted waters has become a highly specialized job aided by modern technology. Gadgets, instruments and software tools are always in the process of evolving as newer advancements in the navigation aids and technology take place. Gone are the days when one had to anchor during mist, fog or blizzards when visibility comes…