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New anti-piracy standards will boost confidence in private guards
New anti-piracy standards will boost confidence in private guards By Gavin van Marle 06.19.2013 New international standards governing the growing numbers of private maritime security companies (PMSCs) are set to be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Hiring a Maritime Security Company
May 29, 2013 GUEST OP-ED: Hiring a Maritime Security Company A new standard exists to help you decide. By Russ Armstrong, Managing Director, Castor Vali Ltd. It would be fair to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Audit of Bureau of Diplomatic Security Worldwide protective Services Contract – Task Order 5 for Baghdad Movement Security
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Navigating the Future of Private Maritime Security
Navigating the Future of Private Maritime Security By William H. Watson, President and COO, AdvanFort Thursday, May 09, 2013 William H. Watson, President and COO, AdvanFort Maritime piracy is both ageless… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.N. hiring of armed contractors raises concern about rights abuses
Kyodo News International May 4, 2013 07:00 U.N. hiring of armed contractors raises concern about rights abuses (GlobalPost) The United Nations has hired more than 30 armed private security contractors for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Interview with Robert M. Wells, director of training and education, National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy
Interview with Robert M. Wells, director of training and education, National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy Maritime piracy not only leaves ships and sailors exposed to hijacking; it increases the cost of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
CABINET CLEARS THE WAY FOR PRIVATE SECURITY ON BOARD MERCHANT VESSELS
States News Service April 26, 2013 Friday CABINET CLEARS THE WAY FOR PRIVATE SECURITY ON BOARD MERCHANT VESSELS States News Service THE HAGUE, The Netherlands The following information was released by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
VPDs: States’ Maritime Security Failures
April 09, 2013 VPDs: States’ Maritime Security Failures By Ioannis Chapsos Special to Piracy Daily Modern piracy is in sharp decline in the Indian Ocean; however, statistics reveal that officially… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Piracy Pays: Inside the Lucrative Fight to Foil High-Sea Hijackings
Piracy Pays: Inside the Lucrative Fight to Foil High-Sea Hijackings By Jennifer Booton Published April 10, 2013 FOXBusiness REUTERS Gone are the days of one-eyed pirates being chased by the dilapidated… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Armed Guards on Vessels: Insurance and Liability
Armed Guards on Vessels: Insurance and Liability by Mišo Mudrić The Paper examines the insurance and liability issues resulting from the use of armed guards on board vessels. The study begins… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
