January 2013 The European Economic and Social Committee recently released a recommended strategy to find a permanent end to the problem of piracy in the Indian Ocean. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is a body of the European Union that acts in an advisory capacity. It represents employers, employees and various interest groups. The EESC […]
EUCAP NESTOR Addresses East African Maritime Security
The European Union’s capacity building mission to for East African states, EUCAP NESTOR, is making headway according to the head of the mission. EUCAP NESTOR began in 2012, comprising of 137 international staff and 39 local staff. It is primarily a civilian mission, but is supported by military experts. The aim of EUCAP NESTOR is […]
Shipping Industry Fights Piracy
Shipping firms are finally joining together in efforts to combat the problem of piracy in the Indian Ocean. Leading the charge is Japenese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL), who recently announced plans to collaborate with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to help the Somali economy back onto its feet. Also joining the […]
China calls for more int’l cooperation in combating Somali piracy
November 2012 At a recent meeting of the United Nations Security Council, China appealed to the international community to increase communication and cooperation in the continuing battle against Somali piracy. Chinese deputy permanent representative to the U.N., Wang Min, made this statement at a meeting of the council about piracy. Wang admitted that thanks to […]