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Analysis of Attacks on Yachts in 2010 (31 Jan 2011)
I have studied the 2010 IMB report on piracy incidents thoughout the world and produced a precis of those comments, ... (Read more)
Venezuela: Boca de Rio - Italian Skipper Murdered - Update (20 Sep 2010)
Update 20 September 2010: Reports on the island of Margarita now state that this skipper was involved in drug trafficking ... (Read more)
IMB reports: Zero pirate attacks against yachts this year (22 Jul 2010)
As reported by Sail-World.com According to the International Maritime Bureau(IMB) , a non-profit organisation which acts as a focal point ... (Read more)
Serious Attack and Robbery in St .Martin - Confirmation of Location (14 Jul 2010)
Update Posted 14th July 2010 Our thanks to the skipper of SY Blue Eyes who forwarded us this link to ... (Read more)
Panama: Skipper Killed and Crew Wounded in Yacht Attack - Further Updates (11 Jul 2010)
Update Received 10 July 2010 Local press in Panama are now reporting that the person killed in the attack on ... (Read more)
Increased Piracy Activity in S. China Sea (22 Jun 2010)
Below is a summary of a recent warning issued by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) concerning the security situation for ... (Read more)
Somalia Kidnap: Chandlers plea to Cameron (03 Jun 2010)
As reported by Save the Chandlers Posted: 26 May 2010 Paul and Rachel Chandler, the British couple kidnapped by Somali ... (Read more)
Papua New Guinea: Blupblup Island - Armed Robbery (14 May 2010)
On May 5, 2010, at midnight, we were boarded by six armed men. The incident happened at Blupblup Island, 50 ... (Read more)
British couple held by Somali pirates "could be free within days" (06 Mar 2010)
As reported by the Telegraph Paul and Rachel Chandler, the British couple who have been held hostage by Somali pirates ... (Read more)
Pirates reduce ransom for Chandlers after pressure from abroad (25 Feb 2010)
As reported by Save the Chandlers The pirates who captured a retired British couple four months ago have dismissed growing ... (Read more)
