Month: January 2013
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Japan & Vietnam Agree Security Ties
Japan and Vietnam, both involved in territorial rows with China, agree to strengthen security ties on the first leg of Abe’s tour of Southeast Asia. Japan, Vietnam agree to deepen […]
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New Operation Commander
On Wednesday 16 January 2013 Rear Admiral Duncan Potts handed over operational command of the European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) to Rear Admiral Bob Tarrant. Rear Admiral Potts has […]
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Solace first to train Internal Auditors
Solace Global Maritime has confirmed it’s commitment to implementing the new ISO 28007 standard by being one of the first PMSCs to train internal auditors. Solace Global Maritime is first […]
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ITF calls Panama to help Iceberg 1 crew
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is calling on Panama to join the effort to help the recently released crew of the Iceberg 1 recover. ITF calls on Panama to […]
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Piracy falls in 2012
The IMB warns that despite the drop in piracy in 2012 the seas off East and West Africa remain dangerous, and crews must remain vigilant. Piracy falls in 2012, but […]
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Start the Year Running with webFTA
Videotel Marine International claim WebFTA is the ideal tool to monitor continued professional development progress and to spot any gaps in individual’s knowledge or skills. Start the Year Running with […]
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Another Lynx off to fight pirates
Yesterday the Danish Air Force sent off a new Lynx helicopter to NATO’s Operation Ocean Shield. It will participate in fighting piracy with the frigate Iver Huitfeldt. In October employees […]
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ISO 28007: The East /West Africa Paradox
In this article Stephen Askins of Ince & Co explains the difference in applicable standards for private maritime security companies between East and West Africa. ISO 28007 and the East […]
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Crew of hijacked Ajman ship freed
A Sri Lankan seaman on an Ajman-based ship that was hijacked by Somali pirates two years ago has been freed, according to his country’s government. Crew of Ajman ship hijacked […]
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Britain Preparing For New Falklands War?
A series of military options are being considered by UK defense chiefs as tension mounts between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands. Britain Preparing For New Falklands War? A […]
