TOPICS/ISSUES
Piracy
The incidence of piracy and insecurity constitutes a grave threat to the lives of seafarers and the safe operation of ships. Historically, areas of particular concern have been off the coast of Somalia, the Gulf of Guinea, the Malacca Straits and insecurity around the Arabian Peninsula.
INTERTANKO has been actively involved to addressing piracy and insecurity wherever it occurs through a number of actions, including the development of industry Best Management Practices, engaging with the UN and regional groups, working with IMO on the development of guidelines to administration and seafarers and engaging with individual states such as Nigeria to address specific risks in their territories. INTERTANKO will continue to ensure that its Members have the most up-to-date information so they can decide on the best measures they feel are appropriate to protect their tankers against acts of piracy and insecurity anywhere in the world.
Latest on Piracy
Security Update: Stalemate remains with militaries operating on a hair trigger
Gulf Region A series of tit-for-tat attacks took place between Iran and the US starting on 1 September. Two seafarers were... MORE
Security overview – 21 August
Attacks continue in the Black Sea, Red Sea and Gulf region, with a resurgence in Somalian pirates adding to concerns.... MORE
Security update: Further escalation in Arabian Gulf; piracy rears its ugly head in Gulf of Aden and Ukraine ramps up attacks on ships trading to Russia
The Arabian Gulf has seen a further cycle of violence with attacks on ships and shore installations. Two tankers were... MORE
Mid-year 2026 Asia piracy update: Sharp decline in SOMS incidents following key arrests
INTERTANKO participated in the latest ReCAAP ISC dialogue session with the shipping industry, held in Singapore on 14 July to... MORE
Maritime piracy incidents fall, but risk remains – IMB
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported a total of 38 incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery between January-June... MORE
Key Resources
Industry launches Best Management Practices for West Africa
Shipping organisations, supported by government and military agencies, have worked together to produce guidelines that will help mariners detect, deter... MORE
