Category Archives: Maritime

Maritime security company proposes a centralised approach for protecting vessels

Maritime security company proposes a centralised approach for protecting vessels Written by defenceWeb Tuesday, 28 August 2012 13:43 US-based company Armed Piracy Defence is proposing a centralised approach to ensure that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Navy assignment handed over to private company

Navy assignment handed over to private company By Sunimalee Dias Key foreign private security firms for international vessel operators were on Friday perturbed over the Sri Lankan government’s move to shift… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Escalation at Sea: SOMALI PIRACY AND PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANIES

Small Arms Survey 2012: Chapter 6 Summary Escalation at Sea SOMALI PIRACY AND PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANIES The frequency of pirate attacks on commercial ships worldwide has risen dramatically in the past… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Open General Trade Control Licence (Maritime Anti-Piracy): List of companies registered to use the licence

Open General Trade Control Licence (Maritime Anti-Piracy): List of companies registered to use the licence Background Notes This list is compiled and published by the Export Control Organisation (ECO). It lists… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Maritime PSC: Not the Solution, But Part of the Solution

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ August 22, 2012 Maritime PSC: Not the Solution, But Part of the Solution Those who follow the issue of attacks by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Armed guards protect Swiss ships from pirates

Aug 19, 2012 – 16:53 Armed guards protect Swiss ships from pirates The fight against pirates has been stepped up (Keystone) Swiss shipping operators have confirmed that they have been employing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Blurring the Civilian-Combatant Line: Legal Implications of Deploying U.S. Civilian Mariners in the Libyan Theater

August 16, 2012 9:03 am Blurring the Civilian-Combatant Line: Legal Implications of Deploying U.S. Civilian Mariners in the Libyan Theater Posted by HNSJ By LT Elan R. Ghazal, JAGC, USN and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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War on Somali Pirates: Big Business and Growing

War on Somali Pirates: Big Business and Growing 8/14/2012 By Sandra I. Erwin Ship hijackings by Somali pirates have slowed down considerably so far this year, but they will bounce back,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel IMO Guidance and Vetting Arrangement with “Flag Victor”

No. 11 2012/2013 – Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel: IMO Guidance and Vetting Arrangement with “Flag Victor” West of England P&I August 2012 Dear Sirs The Managers are pleased to announce… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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British security worker dies after night out in Kenya

British security worker dies after night out in Kenya A British man believed to have worked in maritime security has died after a night out in the Kenyan port city of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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