Category Archives: Maritime

AdvanFort Chief Engineer Attempts Suicide

Posted on October 20, 2013 by

AdvanFort Chief Engineer Attempts Suicide [UPDATE] By Rob Almeida On October 20, 2013 Earlier report (with further updates) Indian media is reporting this morning that the captain of the maritime security… 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

Posted on October 19, 2013 by

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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Resurgence of Somali piracy

Posted on October 17, 2013 by

Resurgence of Somali piracy Published on October 16, 2013 by jo.chuter Following the attack on a British managed merchant vessel on Friday in the Somali Basin, Dryad Maritime Intelligence has renewed… 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

Posted on October 14, 2013 by

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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India seizes armed ship owned by American ‘anti-piracy’ security firm

Posted on October 14, 2013 by

India seizes armed ship owned by American ‘anti-piracy’ security firm Thirty-five people detained by Indian coast guard for failing to produce papers permitting munitions transport Reuters in Chennai theguardian.com, Sunday 13… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Transcript for Hidden War Between American Mercenaries, Somali Sailors

Posted on October 14, 2013 by

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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New Course Offers Qualifications In Anti-Piracy Techniques

Posted on October 11, 2013 by

New Course Offers Qualifications In Anti-Piracy Techniques Those looking to move into maritime security are now able to take a four day long City and Guilds course to help them learn… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private security: The high seas’ unsung heroes

Posted on October 3, 2013 by

By Oliver Bennett Tuesday, 24 September 2013 Private security: The high seas’ unsung heroes Private marine security is one sector in which Britain still rules the waves. Business is booming, but… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Maritime Security Firm AdvanFort Opens Hamburg Office

Posted on September 23, 2013 by

Maritime Security Firm AdvanFort Opens Hamburg Office MarineLink.com Monday, September 02, 2013 Axel Tuetken: Photo credit AdvanFort The AdvanFort Company has opened an office in Hamburg, Germany, as part of its… 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

Posted on September 23, 2013 by

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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