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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
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Tag Archives: Piracy
Oman Shipping takes steps to secure fleet against attacks
Oman Shipping takes steps to secure fleet against attacks Wed, 30 May 2012 By Conrad Prabhu — MUSCAT — The government-owned Oman Shipping Company (OSC) has invested in a number of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private patrol boats to tackle Somali pirates
30 May 2012 Last updated at 04:06 ET Private patrol boats to tackle Somali pirates By Martin Plaut BBC World Service Africa editor Off the pirate-infested waters of Somalia, a new… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Dom Mee interview
Dom Mee interview Published on September 22, 2010 “Imagine you are at the wheel of a huge cargo vessel transiting the Gulf of Aden, peering past the running lights over the… 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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SA man’s death highlights clash with Somali trainees
SA man’s death highlights clash with Somali trainees May 27 2012 at 03:27pm By IVOR POWELL A confidential report on the death of a military contractor last month brings into stark… 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
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