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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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”

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    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

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    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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    Maritime Security Industry Under UN Scrutiny

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    Maritime Security Industry Under UN Scrutiny SEMG Views Industry as a Threat While IMO Sees Benefit By ROBERT YOUNG PELTON 07/19/2012 ©Somalia Report Armed Security Guard At Sea The latest leaked… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    An Alternative Piracy Defense

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    An Alternative Piracy Defense By Lawrence E. Cosgriff and Edward H. Feege, Jr. July 9, 2012 Force, or the threat of force, is an important factor in countering pirate attacks off… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Security Firms Divided Over How to Succeed in the Anti-Piracy Business

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    Security Firms Divided Over How to Succeed in the Anti-Piracy Business August 2012 By Sandra I. Erwin Security contractors continue to search for a winning business model in the increasingly competitive… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Guidance for private maritime security companies agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee

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    25 May 12 – 17:48 Guidance for private maritime security companies agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee Interim guidance to private maritime security companies (PMSCs) was agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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