Category Archives: Maritime

Piracy fighters use floating armories

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

APNewsBreak: Piracy fighters use floating armories Private security firms are storing their guns aboard floating armories in international waters so ships that want armed anti-piracy guards can cut costs and circumvent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Life of a Ship Anti-Piracy Operator – Eight Weeks on the High Seas

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

CIVILIAN CONTRACTORS: Life of a Ship Anti-Piracy Operator – Eight Weeks on the High Seas by John Hackwood London, Abu Dhabi, Karachi, Bin Qasim, Dahej, Suez, Malta, Port Said, Suez, Goa,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Security Firms Poaching Elite Troops

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

Private Security Firms Poaching Elite Troops 11:52am UK, Saturday March 17, 2012 Sam Kiley, defence and security editor A boom in recruitment by security firms guarding ships against Somali pirates has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Open General Trade Control Licence (Maritime Anti-Piracy)

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

TRADE LICENCE Open General Trade Control Licence (Maritime Anti-Piracy) This Open General Trade Control Licence is granted by the Secretary of State in exercise of powers conferred by Article 26 of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Outsourcing Security

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Outsourcing Security Published on March 6, 2012 by Mark Lowe · The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s DG Patrick Akpobolokemi, explains the controversial decision to outsource a part of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UK Standards for Maritime Private Security Companies by End 2012

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

UK Standards for Maritime Private Security Companies by End 2012   The Shiuh Fu No.1 fishing boat, pirated Christmas Day 2010 off the coast of Somalia. (Photo: EU NAVFOR) Draft Standards… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Maritime Private Security companies : UK standards to be in place by end of 2012

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

Maritime Private Security companies : UK standards to be in place by end of 2012 (07/03/2012) Early this week, at the Inaugural Conference of the Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Senators Introduce Wartime Contracting Legislation that Could Save Taxpayers Billions

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

U.S. Senators Introduce Wartime Contracting Legislation that Could Save Taxpayers Billions 09:37 GMT, March 2, 2012 Senators Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Jim Webb (D-VA) have introduced the Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Reform… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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