The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has applauded Tuesday’s EU NAVFOR airborne operation to destroy pirate equipment on the Somali shore. Commenting on the attack, Dave Heindel, chair of the Federation’s seafarers’ section, said: “This appears to have been a timely, considered and professional operation. We hope that it will be followed by many more […]
Proven MacGregor equipment benefits 15 Asian OSVs of all types
In April, Cargotec secured new contracts to deliver MacGregor anchor-handling, mooring and towing solutions for 15 offshore support vessels (OSV) of various types being built in China for Asian customers. The ships are being built in several shipyards in China for delivery throughout 2013 and 2014 to Coastal Offshore, Nam Cheong, Ezion Holding and Middle […]
Disrupting Somali pirate activity on shore and at sea avoids dire consequences of piracy escalation
The SaveOurSeafarers campaign has applauded yesterday’s EUNAVFOR airborne operation to destroy pirate equipment on the Somali coastline – action against known pirate supply bases on the shore which is expected to disrupt Somali pirates’ efforts to launch attacks on merchant ships, dhows and fishing vessels. SOS Chairnan Alastair Evitt said: “This EUNAVFOR action is an […]