Category Archives: Shooters

Privatising security in Iraq was always a recipe for disaster

Privatising security in Iraq was always a recipe for disaster Patrick Cockburn Friday 18 October 2013 The US and British governments never appreciated the hatred with which Iraqis at all levels… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Indians arrest 35 aboard U.S.-owned vessel reportedly carrying weapons

Indians arrest 35 aboard U.S.-owned vessel reportedly carrying weapons Indian policemen escort crew members of the U.S.-owned ship MV Seaman Guard Ohio outside a court in Tuticorin in the southern Indian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Blackwater on the High Seas: The Real Legacy of Captain Phillips

Today at 1:49 PM Blackwater on the High Seas: The Real Legacy of Captain Phillips By Benjamin F. Carlson Tom Hanks as Captain Phillips. These days the Maersk Alabama would like… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Transcript for Hidden War Between American Mercenaries, Somali Sailors

Transcript for Hidden War Between American Mercenaries, Somali Sailors As you watch tom hanks fighting pirates this weekend from the climate controlled safety of your local multiplex it could be easy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Debate triggered on whether to allow Dutch merchant vessels hire private protection against piracy

Debate triggered on whether to allow Dutch merchant vessels hire private protection against piracy English.news.cn   2013-09-23 19:54:39 by Christien van den Brink THE HAGUE, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) — The Netherlands is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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U.S. judge says Blackwater Iraq shooting case must move faster

U.S. judge says Blackwater Iraq shooting case must move faster Reuters 12:37 p.m. EDT, September 10, 2013 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A judge on Tuesday ordered the U.S. government to speed up… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ship Security Officer and Proficiency in Designated Security Duties

Ship Security Officer and Proficiency in Designated Security Duties Since the launch of the City and Guilds Level 3 MSO, TTW have noticed an increase in questions over the relevance of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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At last, an accepted international standard for maritime security

At last, an accepted international standard for maritime security By Gary Howard from  London Despite being on the front line for a sharp decline in successful hijackings in the Gulf of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Shipping Registries and Piracy Response

Shipping Registries and Piracy Response By Barry Parker Monday, July 22, 2013 Brad Berman, ship finance and registry lawyer, Partner at Holland & Knight (H&K) International shipping registries have continued to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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US Anti-Piracy Company AdvanFort Appoints British Firearms Training Group

16 August 2013 US Anti-Piracy Company AdvanFort Appoints British Firearms Training Group US – UK – Maritime security provider AdvanFort has appointed Cleveland, UK based Associated Risks Group (ARG) to train… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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