Category Archives: Piracy

A private security solution to Somali piracy? The U.S. call for private security engagement and the implications for Canada

Posted on March 17, 2015 by

A private security solution to Somali piracy? The U.S. call for private security engagement and the implications for Canada Author(s):Christopher Spearin Source:Naval War College Review. 63.4 (Autumn 2010): p56.  http://www.nwc.navy.mil/press Full… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Lending an “invisible hand” to the navy: armed guards as a free market assistance to defeating piracy

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Lending an “invisible hand” to the navy: armed guards as a free market assistance to defeating piracy Author(s):Brittany E. Pizor Source:Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law. 45.1-2 (Fall 2012): p545.  … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Empire strikes back: where counter-piracy is going wrong

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Empire strikes back: where counter-piracy is going wrong Author(s): Hazel Healy New Internationalist. .465 (Sept. 2013): p12. http://www.newint.org Full Text: Pirate hijackings off the coast of Africa have spawned a lucrative… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Floating arsenals: The boats full of guns for hire against pirates

Posted on December 19, 2014 by

7 December 2014 Last updated at 19:30 ET Floating arsenals: The boats full of guns for hire against pirates The floating armouries are generally moored in international waters around the edge… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Q&A: Floating Armouries

Posted on December 19, 2014 by

Q&A: Floating Armouries Published on December 18, 2014 What are Floating Armouries?They are vessels used to store weapons, ammunition, and related equipment such as body armour and night vision goggles for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Press release: Lack of regulation and oversight of floating armouries used to store weapons for Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs), need for international action

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Press release: Lack of regulation and oversight of floating armouries used to store weapons for Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs), need for international action Published on December 18, 2014 12 UK… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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New report: Lack of regulation and oversight of floating armouries used to store weapons for Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs), need for international action

Posted on December 19, 2014 by

New report: Lack of regulation and oversight of floating armouries used to store weapons for Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs), need for international action Published on December 18, 2014 A new… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The gunship archipelago

Posted on December 19, 2014 by

The gunship archipelago Paul Rogers 18 December 2014 The growth of secretive floating armouries raises a challenge to maritime security worldwide. The MV Sinbad is a vessel of 250 gross tonnage,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Maritime Security: Balancing Cost and Quality

Posted on December 6, 2014 by

Maritime Security: Balancing Cost and Quality Posted on November 7, 2014 by Guest Contributor Written by Steven Jones, Maritime Director, Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI). The past 12 months… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Maritime guns for hire adapt to changes in sea piracy

Posted on December 4, 2014 by

Maritime guns for hire adapt to changes in sea piracy By Keith Wallis SINGAPORE Wed Dec 3, 2014 4:23pm EST 1 of 3. A Spanish frigate, Blas De Lezo helicopter fires… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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