Month: June 2012
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Video Surveillance
The Greater Lafourche Port Commission in Louisiana recently partnered with systems integration firm Crescent Guardian, Inc. (CGI), to install a best-of-breed of video surveillance system at Port Fourchon, which is […]
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International Support
International support is a fundamental pillar in Yemeni government conversations regarding equipping procedures for coastal military guards. The future of the Yemen’s coastal forces depends on American and European support. COASTAL […]
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SA Couple Freed
Bruno Pelizzari and Debbie Calitz, kidnapped by Somali pirates 20 months ago, have been freed and flew out of Somalia today. Armed pirates hijacked their yacht Choizil in October 2010 as it was about […]
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Positive Developments
During a port visit by EU Naval Force Flag Ship FS MARNE in Salalah (Oman), the EUNAVFOR Force Commander Rear Admiral Dupuis flew to Muscat on June 12 and 13 […]
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Establishing Security
Iran’s Navy commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has stated that the Iranian Navy has “the capability to establish security and peace in the region in cooperation with regional countries” Iran […]
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Online ECDIS
Safebridge have announced that its first new ECDIS online familiarisation course is now available for booking via the online course and booking facility on the company’s newly restructured website. The first […]
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Insurance Weapon
However efficient Gunboat diplomacy may once have been, it is neither desirable or implementable in the context of the ongoing Syrian crisis. The geopolitical considerations that have to be taken […]
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Combating Sea Crime
Non-lethal measures long-term key to combating sea crime GAC Protective Solutions hosts debate on the future of sea crime solutions The current focus on armed support for vessels transiting high […]
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Blending In
June usually marks the arrival of the monsoon season. Characterized by rains, winds and rough seas, the navigation of skiffs and dhows becomes very difficult restricting access to fishing grounds. […]
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EMSA Contract
Satellite data communications company ORBCOMM has been awarded an important contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency for the supply of satellite Automatic Identification System data used for ship tracking and maritime […]
