Category Archives: Maritime

Italian marines case fails to address use of force during pirate attacks

Posted on February 23, 2014 by

Italian marines case fails to address use of force during pirate attacks The legal discourse has missed an opportunity to set a benchmark for future cases involving states and commercial armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Corsham anti-piracy firm sails through audit

Posted on February 23, 2014 by

Corsham anti-piracy firm sails through audit 6:00pm Sunday 9th February 2014 in News A Corsham-based anti-piracy firm has been rated fully shipshape, after receiving a prestigious national qualification. Black Pearl Maritime… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Dead Guards on Freighter Are Identified as Former Navy SEAL Members

Posted on February 22, 2014 by

Dead Guards on Freighter Are Identified as Former Navy SEAL Members By NICHOLAS KULISH and MARK MAZZETTIFEB. 20, 2014 NAIROBI, Kenya — Two former Navy SEAL members who had been hired… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Anchors to protect sailors

Posted on February 19, 2014 by

February 20, 2014 Updated: February 20, 2014 02:53 IST Anchors to protect sailors Praveen Swami AP The International Maritime Bureau’s figures show that piracy has reached a six-year low. File Photo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Drum Cussac Security Business up in 2013

Posted on February 17, 2014 by

Drum Cussac Security Business up in 2013 Posted by Michelle Howard Wednesday, February 05, 2014 Drum Cussac’s maritime security market share grew by 50 percent in 2013 In the second half… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Shipping Industry Looking Forward to ISO Standard for Private Security Providers

Posted on February 12, 2014 by

Shipping Industry Looking Forward to ISO Standard for Private Security Providers By Editorial On February 10, 2014 By Dirk Siebels Even though the number of pirate attacks off Somalia has seen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Maritime security business going strong, says Drum Cussac

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

Maritime security business going strong, says Drum Cussac By Charlie Bartlett from  London Private maritime security firm (PMSC) Drum Cussac has reported a 16% increase in business in the second half… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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International mandatory standard for PMSCs needs industry support

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

International mandatory standard for PMSCs needs industry support By Gary Howard from  London Private maritime security companies should ideally be held to one internationally recognised standard, according to the European Commission.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Indian government given week to decide on prosecuting Italian marines

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

Indian government given week to decide on prosecuting Italian marines Written by Reuters, Tuesday, 04 February 2014 India’s top court has given the government a week to decide if it will… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Italy: Marines say they’re innocent, deny terrorism

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

Italy: Marines say they’re innocent, deny terrorism last update: February 06, 18:34 Rome and New Delhi, 6 Feb. (AKI) – Two Italian marines facing trial in India for the murder of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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