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Category Archives: Maritime
THE FIGHT AGAINST MARITIME PIRACY: Possibilities of application of private security organization
THE FIGHT AGAINST MARITIME PIRACY: Possibilities of application of private security organization Burkov, Yuriy (Örebro University, School of Law, Psychology and Social Work, Örebro University, Sweden) Student thesis Year of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
LRQA and IRSS announce collaborative approach to certify Maritime Security Companies to ISO/PAS 28007
LRQA and IRSS announce collaborative approach to certify Maritime Security Companies to ISO/PAS 28007 Global management system certifier, Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) and specialist risk and management consultancy, Integrated Risk… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
PVI, Lloyd’s to Undertake ISO/PAS 28007 Certification
PVI, Lloyd’s to Undertake ISO/PAS 28007 Certification MarineLink.com Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Protection Vessels International Limited (PVI) and Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) announced an agreement for PVI to take part… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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
New legislation introduces first scheme for private maritime security licensing
New legislation introduces first scheme for private maritime security licensing April 24 2013 Introduction Transport Malta policy New legislation Introduction While the problem of piracy is not new, it has increased… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Counter-Piracy Drama: The Peanut Gallery and the Big Kids
Counter-Piracy Drama: The Peanut Gallery and the Big Kids by John A C. Cartner Special to Piracy Daily May 2, 2013 In the 1950’s American television aired a favorite of children… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“The good, the bad and the ugly” private maritime security companies (PMSCs) and the search for lessons learned
“The good, the bad and the ugly” private maritime security companies (PMSCs) and the search for lessons learned By Martin Edwin Andersen Editor-in-Chief, Piracy Daily The controversy in late April arising… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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
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
Ex-Navy man’s gunboat held ‘on way to fight Somali pirates’
The Times (London) April 30, 2013 Tuesday Edition 1; Ex-Navy man’s gunboat held ‘on way to fight Somali pirates’ BYLINE: Graham Keeley; Dominic Kennedy Pg. 15 A British former submariner has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading