Mar 28, 2013
A warning against the activity of extremist groups in the Arabian Sea was issued by the US Maritime Administration on March 13.
Read Article Be vigilant against piracy attacks by extremists, UAE vessels urged
Mar 19, 2013
Despite a drop in attacks by Somali pirates, experts warn continued vigilance is required on merchant vessels. Read Article No room for complacency, say UAE piracy experts
Mar 19, 2013
Somali pirates' ransom demands are on the rise, but experts say it is a sign of desperation on their part. Read Article As piracy attacks dwindle, ransom demands rise
Mar 13, 2013
Undisclosed ransom paid to Somali pirates ends year-long ordeal of 21 crewmen held hostage after hijacking in the Gulf of Oman. Read Article Freed crew of UAE tanker Royal Grace anxious to get home
Mar 11, 2013
UAE support has been crucial, says Seychelles ambassador, and will be needed in future. Read Article UAE a vital ally in piracy war
Jan 27, 2013
A cargo-ship crew held captive and tortured by Somali pirates for nearly three years have been paid no wages by their employer since before the hijack.
Read Article Dubai's rescued MV Iceberg crew have not been paid
Jan 01, 2013
TThe way forward: Piracy Need to keep up fight against pirates despite dip in attacks
Read Article UAE must redouble efforts to bring hostages home, say shippers
Dec 30, 2012
More than three years after setting sail for Dubai, five of the 22 crew of the hijacked ship Iceberg 1 have finally returned home. Suryatapa Bhattacharya reports. Read Article Garland welcome for hostage sailors freed from Dubai's MV Iceberg
Dec 30, 2012
Memories of the brutality unleashed by Somali pirates and the trauma of seeing shipmates tortured and driven to suicide have left the 22 hostages recently freed from Dubai's MV Iceberg 1 with psychological scars. Read Article 'They cut his ears off' - deep scars for freed hostages of Dubai ship
