Nov 29, 2012
Somali pirates have threatened to kill hostages on the Dubai-based MT Royal Grace ship, prompting relatives to appeal to governments for help before tomorrow's deadline. Read Article 'We start killing hostages tomorrow' pirates tell family of Dubai crew
Nov 29, 2012
Governments and the shipping community must not abandon hostages being held captive by Somali pirates and should take on the challenge of bringing them home, experts urged at a piracy conference yesterday. Read Article Hostages should not be abandoned, experts at Dubai conference say
Nov 28, 2012
Industry experts, participating in a piracy session as part of the Seatrade Middle East Maritime conference in Dubai, say the drop in piracy attacks this year should not make seafarers complacent. Read Article Staying a step ahead is key to beating pirates, experts say in Dubai
Nov 26, 2012
Pirate attacks are decreasing and the business model that sustains piracy is coming to an end, a French naval officer said. Read Article Pirates are on the run, French admiral says
Nov 23, 2012
When Somali pirates threatened to devastate the Seychelles economy, the UAE was one of the first nations to help. Read Article The UAE-supplied ship that saw off Somali pirates
Nov 05, 2012
The Nato Shipping Centre has issued guidelines to merchant seamen, teaching them how to identify dhows or fishing boats that may have been hijacked by Somali pirates. Read Article Nato helps seamen fight piracy in Gulf waters
Oct 22, 2012
Rest being detained by rival pirate groups who are fighting over ransom demands, says the ship owner's technical adviser in the UAE. Read Article Six MV Orna crew still held by pirates
Oct 17, 2012
The UAE keeps a close eye on the floating arsenals near its waters amid concerns that weapons might fall into the wrong hands. Read Article UAE coastguard detains floating weapons arsenal off Fujairah
Sep 06, 2012
Pioneer Ship Management, which operates the tanker and has offices in Dubai, said it lost radio contact with the Singapore-flagged tanker yesterday morning. Read Article Dubai ship with 23 crew hijacked off Nigeria
Sep 04, 2012
Relatives have urged the Indian government to speak with Nigerian authorities as the vessel is owned by a Nigerian businessman. Read Article Families of hijacked MT Royal Grace captives lobby India
