Category Archives: Piracy

The Private Arming of Merchant Shipping – an Emerging Transnational Norm?

Posted on October 14, 2014 by

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Posted on October 14, 2014 by

Pirates Versus Mercenaries: Purely Private Transnational Violence at the Margins of International Law Ansel J. Halliburton ComputerLaw Group LLP July 6, 2010 Abstract: Because of the recent surge in piracy emanating… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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International: The state of piracy

Posted on October 8, 2014 by

International: The state of piracy Post Magazine By John Thompson 4 September 2014 With the nature of the piracy threat constantly evolving, John Thompson looks at the role of private maritime… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Privatizing the struggle against Somali piracy

Posted on October 7, 2014 by

Small Wars & Insurgencies Volume 24, Issue 1, 2013 Privatizing the struggle against Somali piracy Scott Fitzsimmonsa* pages 84-102 Abstract Pirate attacks against commercial vessels in the Western Indian Ocean and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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On the Effectiveness of Private Security Guards on Board Merchant Ships off the Coast of Somalia–Where is the Piracy? What are the Legal Ramifications?

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On the Effectiveness of Private Security Guards on Board Merchant Ships off the Coast of Somalia–Where is the Piracy? What are the Legal Ramifications? Authors: Dubner, Barry Hart1,2,3,4 Pastorius, Claudia5,6 Source:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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THE PRICE IS RIGHT: Hostage-taking is big business for the pirates and terrorists who increasingly use it as a lucrative source of revenue

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G2: THE PRICE IS RIGHT: Hostage-taking is big business for the pirates and terrorists who increasingly use it as a lucrative source of revenue. But, more surprisingly, business is also booming… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Pirates Pose Risk to Employers

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Pirates Pose Risk to Employers Texas Lawyer By by BRIAN BECKCOM 14 July 2014 Pirate-infested waters in the Gulf of Guinea pose the largest ongoing threat to U.S. mariners in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Shipping companies turn to private security as maritime threat rises in Southeast Asia

Posted on September 29, 2014 by

Shipping companies turn to private security as maritime threat rises in Southeast Asia By Melissa Goh POSTED: 29 Sep 2014 21:10 UPDATED: 30 Sep 2014 00:03 Malaysia’s defence minister, Hishammuddin Hussein,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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International: The state of piracy

Posted on September 7, 2014 by

International: The state of piracy Post Magazine By John Thompson 4 September 2014, With the nature of the piracy threat constantly evolving, John Thompson looks at the role of private maritime… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Say This Seven Times Fast: See Security Contractors Save Ships at Sea

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

Say This Seven Times Fast: See Security Contractors Save Ships at Sea by David Isenberg (August 27, 2014)  If you have read my writings over the years ( here, here, and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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