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Gulf of Mexico – partial settlement of oil spill claims

There are unofficial reports that BP and numerous private litigants have reached a settlement of claims related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. BP estimates the settlement will cost approximately $7.8 billion. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has not posted an official comment yet on this development, but the Attorney General for the State of Alabama issued a press release stating that the settlement between BP and private litigants does not impact the governments’ claims against BP and the other defendants for economic and environmental damage. (3/3/12).

UNSC – action to counter piracy in Gulf of Guinea urged

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) issued a news release urging countries of the region of the Gulf of Guinea to take prompt action to develop and implement programs to counter piracy and armed robbery at sea. (2/29/12).

Gulf of Aden – pirate action group disrupted

The EU NAVFOR issued a press release stating that one of its warships intercepted a hijacked Indian dhow and two skiffs that had recently attacked a passing merchant vessel. The dhow’s original crew of 25 Indian nationals were being held hostage. The two unmanned skiffs were destroyed, but the warship was unable to take action directly against the pirates without unacceptable risk to the hostages. The pirates used the dhow to escape to the Somali coast. (3/2/12). Fonte: Dennis Bryant.