Category Archives: Maritime

How to Pirate Proof Your Tanker

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

How to Pirate Proof Your Tanker Amazing photos from the most dangerous waterway on Earth. BY AMNON GUTMAN | APRIL 12, 2012 Amnon Gutman 1 / 16 A shocking rise in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Armed guards on ships deter pirates. But who says they are legal?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Laws and guns Armed guards on ships deter pirates. But who says they are legal? Apr 14th 2012 | from the print edition PRIVATE security teams patrol the decks of around… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private security to fight pirates?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

Private security to fight pirates? 12 April 2012 – 08:19 By Shaun Ryan There is a possibility that foreign security companies could be brought into South Africa to protect merchant ships… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackbeard Meets Blackwater: An Analysis of International Conventions that Address Piracy and the Use of Private Security Companies to Protect the Shipping Industry

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

American University International Law Review 2010 25 Am. U. Int’l L. Rev. 283 Symposium: Russia and the Rule of Law: New Opportunities in Domestic and International Affiars: Comment: Blackbeard Meets Blackwater:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Guidance on Rules for the Use of Force (RUF) by Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) in Defence of a Merchant Vessel (MV)

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Guidance on Rules for the Use of Force (RUF) by Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) in Defence of a Merchant Vessel (MV) References: A. GUARDCON B. IMO MSC Circular 1405… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Killing of Indian seafarers in cold blood off Kerala-the case of the St Anthony and Enrica Lexie

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Maritime Bridges March 31, 2012 Saturday Killing of Indian seafarers in cold blood off Kerala-the case of the St Anthony and Enrica Lexie DATELINE: India India, March 31 — The killing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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BIMCO publishes much anticipated GUARDCON Contract

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

BIMCO publishes much anticipated GUARDCON Contract BIMCO is pleased to announce the publication of the GUARDCON standard contract for the employment of security guards on vessels. This brand new contract has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Court allows Italian vessel to sail out, with riders

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

Court allows Italian vessel to sail out, with riders THE HINDU Kochi, March 29, 2012 Special Correspondent The Kerala High Court on Thursday allowed Italian ship M.T. Enrica Lexie, detained off… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The UK firms who tackle Somali pirates

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

24 March 2012 Last updated at 04:38 ET The UK firms who tackle Somali pirates By Peter Jackson BBC News The influx of British private security firms to Somalia echoes their… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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PSC = Privateering Security Contractor

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ PSC = Privateering Security Contractor Posted: 03/20/2012 7:24 pm If you follow maritime news in even the most cursory fashion you’re… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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