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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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    New Anti-Piracy Firm Launched By Two U.S. Armed Services Veterans

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    New Anti-Piracy Firm Launched By Two U.S. Armed Services Veterans Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Providing high-quality training and ethics based approach to security and anti-piracy solutions in war risk regions at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.S.-Flagged Maersk Texas Thwarts Attack in Gulf of Oman [UPDATE]

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    U.S.-Flagged Maersk Texas Thwarts Attack in Gulf of Oman [UPDATE] By gCaptain Staff On May 23, 2012 Maersk Texas Lots of rumors were flying around maritime circles this morning of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Piracy and private security

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    Piracy and private security 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… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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