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Shipping Registries and Piracy Response

Shipping Registries and Piracy Response By Barry Parker Monday, July 22, 2013 International shipping registries have continued to sharpen their aim taken at a longstanding maritime problem: What is the appropriate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Use of Force and Firearms by Private Maritime Security Companies Against Suspected Pirates

The Use of Force and Firearms by Private Maritime Security Companies Against Suspected Pirates International and Comparative Law Quarterly (UK) 1 July 2013 AUTHOR: Anna Petrig, Faculty of Law, University of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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A very British export: guns and mercenaries to fight piracy in Somalia

A very British export: guns and mercenaries to fight piracy in Somalia Growth of self-regulated maritime security industry alarms arms campaigners The Guardian,             Thursday 11 July 2013 10.48 EDT Licenses… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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New anti-piracy standards will boost confidence in private guards

New anti-piracy standards will boost confidence in private guards By Gavin van Marle 06.19.2013 New international standards governing the growing numbers of private maritime security companies (PMSCs) are set to be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Hiring a Maritime Security Company

May 29, 2013 GUEST OP-ED: Hiring a Maritime Security Company A new standard exists to help you decide. By Russ Armstrong, Managing Director, Castor Vali Ltd. It would be fair to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Audit of Bureau of Diplomatic Security Worldwide protective Services Contract – Task Order 5 for Baghdad Movement Security

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Navigating the Future of Private Maritime Security

Navigating the Future of Private Maritime Security By William H. Watson, President and COO, AdvanFort Thursday, May 09, 2013 William H. Watson, President and COO, AdvanFort Maritime piracy is both ageless… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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U.N. hiring of armed contractors raises concern about rights abuses

Kyodo News International May 4, 2013 07:00 U.N. hiring of armed contractors raises concern about rights abuses (GlobalPost) The United Nations has hired more than 30 armed private security contractors for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Interview with Robert M. Wells, director of training and education, National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy

Interview with Robert M. Wells, director of training and education, National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy Maritime piracy not only leaves ships and sailors exposed to hijacking; it increases the cost of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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CABINET CLEARS THE WAY FOR PRIVATE SECURITY ON BOARD MERCHANT VESSELS

States News Service April 26, 2013 Friday CABINET CLEARS THE WAY FOR PRIVATE SECURITY ON BOARD MERCHANT VESSELS States News Service THE HAGUE, The Netherlands The following information was released by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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