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Floating armouries hit local security outfits
Floating armouries hit local security outfits by Rejimon K May 26, 2013 , 8 : 55 am Muscat: Strong competition from rivals in neighbouring countries and an increase in the number of floating armouries in international waters are affecting … Continue reading
New anti-piracy standards will boost confidence in private guards
New anti-piracy standards will boost confidence in private guards By Gavin van Marle 06.19.2013 New international standards governing the growing numbers of private maritime security companies (PMSCs) are set to be developed, under a pilot certification programme launched yesterday in … Continue reading
Hiring a Maritime Security Company
May 29, 2013 GUEST OP-ED: Hiring a Maritime Security Company A new standard exists to help you decide. By Russ Armstrong, Managing Director, Castor Vali Ltd. It would be fair to assume that a private security company providing an armed … Continue reading
Private Maritime Security Companies and Concerns for the Near Future
June 04, 2013 Private Maritime Security Companies and Concerns for the Near Future By Ioannis Chapsos Special to Piracy Daily The international maritime security community celebrates one year without successful hijackings in the West Indian Ocean. This ‘victory’ is ascribed … Continue reading
THE FIGHT AGAINST MARITIME PIRACY: Possibilities of application of private security organizations off the coast of Somalia under national and international regulation
THE FIGHT AGAINST MARITIME PIRACY: Possibilities of application of private security organizations off the coast of Somalia under national and international regulation Author: Burkov, Yuriy (Örebro University, School of Law, Psychology and Social Work, Örebro University, Sweden) Wärff, Fredrik (Örebro … Continue reading
THE FIGHT AGAINST MARITIME PIRACY: Possibilities of application of private security organization
THE FIGHT AGAINST MARITIME PIRACY: Possibilities of application of private security organization Burkov, Yuriy (Örebro University, School of Law, Psychology and Social Work, Örebro University, Sweden) Student thesis Year of publ.: 2012 Abstract(en) :
Navigating the Future of Private Maritime Security
Navigating the Future of Private Maritime Security By William H. Watson, President and COO, AdvanFort Thursday, May 09, 2013 William H. Watson, President and COO, AdvanFort Maritime piracy is both ageless as a threat as well as ductile in its … Continue reading
Counter-Piracy Drama: The Peanut Gallery and the Big Kids
Counter-Piracy Drama: The Peanut Gallery and the Big Kids by John A C. Cartner Special to Piracy Daily May 2, 2013 In the 1950′s American television aired a favorite of children of all ages called Howdy Doody. The star was … Continue reading
“The good, the bad and the ugly” private maritime security companies (PMSCs) and the search for lessons learned
“The good, the bad and the ugly” private maritime security companies (PMSCs) and the search for lessons learned By Martin Edwin Andersen Editor-in-Chief, Piracy Daily The controversy in late April arising from the impounding by Spanish authorities of a seemingly … Continue reading
Interview with Robert M. Wells, director of training and education, National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy
Interview with Robert M. Wells, director of training and education, National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy Maritime piracy not only leaves ships and sailors exposed to hijacking; it increases the cost of shipping and, in particular, has meant significant increases in … Continue reading
