Dec 25, 2012
Relatives of the 22 men rescued from Somali pirates on Sunday say they feel free to celebrate for the first time in years. Read Article For relatives of rescued MV Iceberg crew, a Christmas worth celebrating
Dec 25, 2012
The ship's rescuers, the Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF), have labelled Dhiraj Tiwari as 'missing' in the hope he may still be found alive. Read Article Search goes on for brave MV Iceberg chief officer declared as 'missing'
Dec 25, 2012
For the 22 freed crew aboard the MV Iceberg I, the nightmare is over. But there are still 119 people held hostage by Somali pirates aboard eight ships and another 23 sailors are being held ashore, according to the International Maritime Bureau. Read Article Success for MV Iceberg rescuers but the fight goes on
Dec 24, 2012
A 13-day siege has led to the release of 22 hostages held aboard the Dubai-owned MV Iceberg 1 for close to three years. Read Article Hostages on Dubai's MV Iceberg 1 freed in rescue operation
Dec 24, 2012
'We thought nobody was coming to check if we were alive,' says one seaman rescued after a 13-day battle between the Puntland Maritime Police Force and pirates. Read Article Rescued hostages of MV Iceberg 1 recount their 32-month pirate ordeal
Dec 22, 2012
Relatives of hostages aboard the Dubai-owned tanker Royal Grace say they have begun receiving threatening telephone calls.
Read Article Pirates make threatening calls to families of Dubai tanker crew
Dec 17, 2012
Armed guards helped a ship evade an attempted hijacking off the coast of Muscat last night. Read Article Armed guards thwart pirate attack in Gulf of Oman
Dec 13, 2012
Terrorism, piracy and smuggling can only be tackled if the region's security forces unite, navy chiefs say.
Read Article Gulf co-operation key to boosting maritime security, naval chiefs say
Dec 11, 2012
With a small population to recruit from, the UAE Navy says it must invest in technology to ensure it is doubly prepared to fight piracy. Read Article UAE navy goes high-tech to thwart pirates
Dec 08, 2012
Ombudsman wants more maritime security agencies to join association for a coordinate anti-piracy response. Read Article Recruits wanted in piracy war
