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- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Category Archives: Maritime
Private security guards needs to be ISO certified
23-05-2012 Private security guards needs to be ISO certified The International Maritime Organization, IMO, is underway with a requirement that private security firms continue to be ISO certified. It seems to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Rise of Private Maritime Security Companies: Part One: A Look at the Use of Maritime Security Guards or PCASP
SomaliReport Policy WATCH Analysis The Rise of Private Maritime Security Companies Part One: A Look at the Use of Maritime Security Guards or PCASP By DAVID ISENBERG 05/26/2012 ©Somalia Report Armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Anti-pirate security are “trigger-happy cowboys”
Anti-pirate security are “trigger-happy cowboys” PS May 22, 2012 – 13:41 Questions are being raised over the use of guards onboard Mærsk Line Limited ships from a security company whose guards… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Nexus Consulting Announces Maritime “Use of Force” Flexible Webcast Series
Nexus Consulting Announces Maritime “Use of Force” Flexible Webcast Series Thursday, May 17, 2012 Firm provides interactive insight into maritime security guidelines to global audiences Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) May 17, 2012… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Fallujah on the high seas?
May 15, 2012 Fallujah on the high seas? Kerry Patton In 2004, armed security contractors working in Iraq were ambushed. Their bodies were brutally desecrated and hung from a bridge. This… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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IMO: Countries Fearing Piracy Lawsuits Reject Regulating Armed Ship Guards
IMO: Countries Fearing Piracy Lawsuits Reject Regulating Armed Ship Guards By MICHELLE WIESE BOCKMANN (BLOOMBERG) May 15, 2012, 3:06pm MANILA, Philippines – Governments don’t want to regulate standards for private armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Apathy rules as just eight IMO member states respond over armed guards
Apathy rules as just eight IMO member states respond over armed guards Lloyd’s List 11th May 2012 AS THE shipping industry looks to the International Maritime Organization to issue guidance next… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Armed Guards Can Help Cut Insurance Costs for Shipping Companies
Armed Guards Can Help Cut Insurance Costs for Shipping Companies Bloomberg 14 May 2012 Insurance costs to pay ransoms if vessels are hijacked by Somali pirates can be reduced by 75… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Navy Planned To Counter Pirate Raids
The National.ae May 13, 2012 Private Navy Planned To Counter Pirate Raids David Black A private navy costing US$70 million (Dh257m) is being set up to escort merchant ships through the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Maritime Security: Ships Slow Down To Save Fuel In Pirate Waters
Maritime Security: Ships Slow Down To Save Fuel In Pirate Waters The shipping companies have switched to relying on guards, rather than speed, for protection because a single day at lower… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading