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The fight against maritime crimes has received a boost after a partnership between the US and Kenya’s coast guard under the Global Maritime Crime Programme, with Kenya receiving a ‘simulator’ to fight maritime crime.
According to Kevan Higgins of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs at the US Embassy in Nairobi the programme will use Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) in Mombasa, Kenya for the training.
Speaking at the official handing over and opening of the Visit, Board, Search & Seizure Simulator, commonly known as “Ship in a Box” at BMA, Mr Higgins said the facility will not only be used by Kenya but other EAC states to train in combating organised maritime crime.
The Head of Oceans and Blue Economy Office Gen. (Rtd.) Samson Mwathethe also added that the simulator will provide “enhanced training for the control of maritime crimes and drugs in Kenya’s waters.”
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From 8-14 Mar 22, no incident of piracy and armed robbery against ship in Asia was reported. However, ships to continue to exercise enhanced vigilance.
During this period, one incident outside Asia was reported to Focal Point (Japan). The incident took place on 12 March to a RORO car carrier while anchored at Callao Anchorage, Peru.
What is more, in February 2022, nine incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia. No piracy incident on high seas was reported. In addition, the situation in the Singapore Strait (SS) continues to be an area of concern.
Key points
- 9 incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia;
- 8 of the 9 incidents occurred in the SS;
- No report of abduction of crew for ransom in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and waters off Eastern Sabah.
Abduction of crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and waters off Eastern Sabah
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The IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) has finalized prohibition of perfluoro-octane sulfonic acid (PFOS) from fire-fighting systems on board ships.
This prohibition will protect the crew against exposure to dangerous substances that are used in fire-fighting systems and will minimize the negative consequences on the environment.
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) sub-committee on ship systems and equipment (SSE) met for the 8th session from 28 February to 4 March. Amongst other decisions, the sub-committee finalised prohibition of perfluoro-octane sulphonic acid (PFOS) to be used or stored on board as part of ships’ fire-fighting systems.
It is important to recall that the use of this substance ashore has already been heavily restricted by the Stockholm convention.
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A Lebanese cargo vessel sank at Alexandria Anchorage, Egypt, on March 11. Egyptian authorities, in collaboration with the Alexandria Port authorities, rescued the crew members.
AYLA was sailing to the port of Alexandria from Lebanon and sank after leaning on one of its sides.
The vessel had fallen on its side owing to the force of the winds that hit the Mediterranean region from Friday. Such strong wind continued and because of that, the ports of Alexandria and Dekheila had been closed.