Month: October 2013

  • Lasers ‘deliberately target’ naval helicopters in Somerset

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    Military helicopter crews flying out of their Somerset base are being targeted “deliberately” by people shining laser pens and pointers at them. Lasers ‘deliberately target’ naval helicopters in Somerset Military […]

  • Greek island on migration war frontline

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    Since August 2012, when the Greek authorities increased controls on the land border with Turkey, the country’s islands have born the brunt of the inflow. Greek island on frontline of […]

  • Thuraya SatSleeve wins Innovation Award

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    Unique device that converts an iPhone to a satellite smartphone wins the Innovation Award at the Lloyd’s List Middle East and Indian Subcontinent 2013 Awards. Thuraya SatSleeve wins Lloyd’s List Innovation […]

  • Convicted of attacking Spanish warship

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    Six Somali men have been convicted of piracy by a Spanish court after they attempted to board a Spanish warship off the Somali coast in January 2012. Somali pirates convicted […]

  • Drones: A rare glimpse

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    The Global Hawk is one of the US military’s most sophisticated spy planes and the BBC was able to get a rare view of one at Grand Forks Airbase in […]

  • Medical Assistance

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    During friendly approaches an Iranian dhow asked if FGS Niedersachsen could provide medical assistance. The doctor of the German frigate treated four persons. German Frigate FGS Niedersachsen Provides Medical Assistance […]

  • Fugitive drugs smuggler arrested

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    The engine of the inflatable failed after one of the gang filled the fuel tank with diesel instead of petrol. It capsized after the engine cut out. Fugitive drugs smuggler Gerard […]

  • 3D model to help restore HMS Victory

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    A digital 3D model has been created showing every piece of timber and iron making up Lord Nelson’s flag ship HMS Victory. 3D model created to help restore HMS Victory […]

  • PIRACY UPDATE

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    This article considers and summarises some of the recent regulatory changes governing armed guards and the challenges that hijackings in West Africa present. PIRACY UPDATE: ARMED GUARDS, WEST AFRICAN HIJACKINGS […]

  • Transport Security Expo convenes

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    Transport Security Expo, the annual gathering of professionals within the aviation, maritime and public transport arenas, convenes again 13-14 November 2013 in London. Transport Security Expo convenes in London against […]

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