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Forty-Four Freed, Five Dead: How the Gulf of Aden Hijackings Ended
On 29 September, an operation in Somali waters freed the remaining crew of the hijacked vessel Honour 25. Five seafarers were killed during the rescue. Several others were seriously injured. The Honour 25 was one of three vessels released that week. Together with the Seamull and the Eureka, 44 seafarers came out of captivity that had run for months. Their governments are now working with the shipowners and relevant authorities on repatriation. Twenty-two seafarers remain aboa
Richard Young
3 days ago6 min read


Somali Piracy and the Shadow Fleet: What Happens When the Rescue Machinery Cannot Lawfully Help Twenty Hostages
On the afternoon of August 20, a product tanker transiting west through the Gulf of Aden broadcast a distress call on VHF Channel 16 reporting that an unauthorized vessel was approaching. Her AIS then transmitted a message reading PIRATE ONBOARD HELP. Shortly afterward she altered course toward Somalia. Six armed men had boarded the 32,200 dwt Sibu 1, IMO 9204776, roughly 136 nautical miles east of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Twenty crew were aboard. Sixteen Indians, one Syrian, one S
Richard Young
Aug 257 min read


Marine and Commercial Insurance Policies Explained
Insurance Policies Breakdown Insurance is one of those things most people think about only when something goes wrong. By then, the question is no longer what coverage costs, it's whether you have the right kind. This is a straightforward breakdown of what Nord Young offers across both marine and commercial lines, what each coverage type actually does, and why it matters to the businesses we work with. We work with clients on both sides of the industry divide. Whether you're
Richard Young
Mar 2613 min read
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