Tag Archives: Shooters

Maritime Security: Ships Slow Down To Save Fuel In Pirate Waters

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Maritime Security: Ships Slow Down To Save Fuel In Pirate Waters The shipping companies have switched to relying on guards, rather than speed, for protection because a single day at lower… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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EU to spend €50mn on private security in Afghanistan

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

EU to spend €50mn on private security in Afghanistan Today @ 09:24 BRUSSELS – The EU’s external action service (EEAS) plans to spend up to €50 million on private security guards… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Eagle Bulk And Trident Identified In Shooting Video

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Eagle Bulk And Trident Identified In Shooting Video Posted on: Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 By: Debbie Source: Lloyd’s List Eagle Bulk Shipping and Trident Group have been identified in a video… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Shooting to Kill Pirates Risks Blackwater Moment

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Shooting to Kill Pirates Risks Blackwater Moment By Michelle Wiese Bockmann and Alan Katz – May 8, 2012 7:31 PM ET Play Private Security Guards Shoot at Somali Pirates At first… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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ANSI/ASIS Standard addresses Management of Private Security Providers

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

ANSI/ASIS Standard addresses Management of Private Security Providers. ASIS International Releases American National Standard on Management of Private Security Providers American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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BIMCO – ISO join forces to establish PMSC standards

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

08 May 12 – 14:48 BIMCO – ISO join forces to establish PMSC standards ISO standard will be available in 2012 as a Publicly Available Specification In a joint submission to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Security Contractor Afghanistan

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Private Security Contractor Afghanistan   Original Synopsis May 06, 2012 9:25 am Solicitation Number: H92237-12-R-0105 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: Added: May 06, 2012 9:25 am   ***ONLY CONTRACTORS THAT HOLD… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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McKeon: U.S. troops should guard U.S. bases

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

McKeon: U.S. troops should guard U.S. bases By Rick Maze – Staff writer Posted : Monday May 7, 2012 13:47:23 EDT Private guards and Afghan personnel would be prohibited from providing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SIGIR Speaks

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ SIGIR Speaks Today the office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) has released its latest quarterly report. Here… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan: The Business of War in Afghanistan

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Afghanistan: The Business of War in Afghanistan 26-04-2012 Al-Akhbar: Since the US invasion in 2001, Afghanistan has seen multiple private armies take control of the country’s security sector. The private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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