Category Archives: Maritime

Resurgence of Somali piracy

Resurgence of Somali piracy Published on October 16, 2013 by jo.chuter Following the attack on a British managed merchant vessel on Friday in the Somali Basin, Dryad Maritime Intelligence has renewed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Blackwater on the High Seas: The Real Legacy of Captain Phillips

Today at 1:49 PM Blackwater on the High Seas: The Real Legacy of Captain Phillips By Benjamin F. Carlson Tom Hanks as Captain Phillips. These days the Maersk Alabama would like… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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India seizes armed ship owned by American ‘anti-piracy’ security firm

India seizes armed ship owned by American ‘anti-piracy’ security firm Thirty-five people detained by Indian coast guard for failing to produce papers permitting munitions transport Reuters in Chennai theguardian.com, Sunday 13… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Transcript for Hidden War Between American Mercenaries, Somali Sailors

Transcript for Hidden War Between American Mercenaries, Somali Sailors As you watch tom hanks fighting pirates this weekend from the climate controlled safety of your local multiplex it could be easy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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New Course Offers Qualifications In Anti-Piracy Techniques

New Course Offers Qualifications In Anti-Piracy Techniques Those looking to move into maritime security are now able to take a four day long City and Guilds course to help them learn… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private security: The high seas’ unsung heroes

By Oliver Bennett Tuesday, 24 September 2013 Private security: The high seas’ unsung heroes Private marine security is one sector in which Britain still rules the waves. Business is booming, but… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Maritime Security Firm AdvanFort Opens Hamburg Office

Maritime Security Firm AdvanFort Opens Hamburg Office MarineLink.com Monday, September 02, 2013 Axel Tuetken: Photo credit AdvanFort The AdvanFort Company has opened an office in Hamburg, Germany, as part of its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Debate triggered on whether to allow Dutch merchant vessels hire private protection against piracy

Debate triggered on whether to allow Dutch merchant vessels hire private protection against piracy English.news.cn   2013-09-23 19:54:39 by Christien van den Brink THE HAGUE, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) — The Netherlands is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ship Security Officer and Proficiency in Designated Security Duties

Ship Security Officer and Proficiency in Designated Security Duties Since the launch of the City and Guilds Level 3 MSO, TTW have noticed an increase in questions over the relevance of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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At last, an accepted international standard for maritime security

At last, an accepted international standard for maritime security By Gary Howard from  London Despite being on the front line for a sharp decline in successful hijackings in the Gulf of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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