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- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel IMO Guidance and Vetting Arrangement with “Flag Victor”
No. 11 2012/2013 – Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel: IMO Guidance and Vetting Arrangement with “Flag Victor” West of England P&I August 2012 Dear Sirs The Managers are pleased to announce… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
British security worker dies after night out in Kenya
British security worker dies after night out in Kenya A British man believed to have worked in maritime security has died after a night out in the Kenyan port city of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Maritime Security Industry Under UN Scrutiny
Maritime Security Industry Under UN Scrutiny SEMG Views Industry as a Threat While IMO Sees Benefit By ROBERT YOUNG PELTON 07/19/2012 ©Somalia Report Armed Security Guard At Sea The latest leaked… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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An Alternative Piracy Defense
An Alternative Piracy Defense By Lawrence E. Cosgriff and Edward H. Feege, Jr. July 9, 2012 Force, or the threat of force, is an important factor in countering pirate attacks off… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Security Firms Divided Over How to Succeed in the Anti-Piracy Business
Security Firms Divided Over How to Succeed in the Anti-Piracy Business August 2012 By Sandra I. Erwin Security contractors continue to search for a winning business model in the increasingly competitive… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Guidance for private maritime security companies agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee
25 May 12 – 17:48 Guidance for private maritime security companies agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee Interim guidance to private maritime security companies (PMSCs) was agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
New Anti-Piracy Firm Launched By Two U.S. Armed Services Veterans
New Anti-Piracy Firm Launched By Two U.S. Armed Services Veterans Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Providing high-quality training and ethics based approach to security and anti-piracy solutions in war risk regions at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S.-Flagged Maersk Texas Thwarts Attack in Gulf of Oman [UPDATE]
U.S.-Flagged Maersk Texas Thwarts Attack in Gulf of Oman [UPDATE] By gCaptain Staff On May 23, 2012 Maersk Texas Lots of rumors were flying around maritime circles this morning of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Piracy and private security
Piracy and private security Laws and guns Armed guards on ships deter pirates. But who says they are legal? Apr 14th 2012 | from the print edition PRIVATE security teams patrol… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Castle Shipboard Security Program offers a solution to the Private Armed Security Personnel shooting problem
Castle Shipboard Security Program offers a solution to the Private Armed Security Personnel shooting problem PRWeb Thursday, May 24th 2012 Maritime security personnel can, for the first time, receive the necessary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading