Month: July 2014

  • LR warns of marine IT risks

    Lloyd’s Register Marine addressed the London Joint Hull Committee. LR warns of the risks associated with marine information technology Speaking yesterday at Lloyd’s of London, Bernard Twomey and Jonathan Earthy […]

  • ISPS Code and maritime terrorism

    As a response to the 9/11 attacks, the International Ship and Port Security code came in to force 1st July 2004. The ISPS Code and maritime terrorism By Lars H. […]

  • Diesel smugglers charged in SE Asia

    Smuggling a major issue in the region. Three smugglers charged yesterday and more to come Three foreign ship captain involved in the smuggling of subsidised diesel was charged at Session […]

  • Kenya seizes 341-kg heroin haul

    Another drug interdiction on a known smuggling route. Kenya seizes 341-kg heroin haul on ship in Mombasa By Joseph Akwiri  MOMBASA Kenya (Reuters) – Kenyan police on Tuesday seized 341.7 […]

  • Ship sent back to Canada for misconduct

    Ship has to leave RIMPAC exercise to return home. HMCS Whitehorse Sent Back To Canada For Misconduct During Training Exercise A senior defence source says misconduct that led to the […]

  • Ninth tanker hijacked in SE Asia

    Another tanker hijacked and MGO cargo stolen in South China Sea. Pirates attack Malaysia tanker in South China Sea, steal cargo Kuala lumpur: Pirates have attacked a Malaysian tanker and stolen […]

  • Business awards recognise Ambrey Risk

    Nomination “unexpected” says company. Private Business Awards recognize achievements of Private Security Company International security and risk management company Ambrey Risk has been shortlisted for ‘Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the […]

  • Boeing Unveils Surveillance Plane

    New plane aims to combine best elements of P-8 with business jet. Boeing Unveils New Maritime Surveillance Plane By Kris Osborn FARNBOROUGH, England — Boeing developers have combined sensors and mission-equipment […]

  • US admiral in China for navy talks

    Talks aimed to improve naval cooperation between powers. US admiral in China for top-level navy talks BEIJING – The chief of the US Navy met his Chinese counterpart Tuesday for talks […]

  • Indian fleet arrives in Russia

    India and Russia taking part in INDRA 2014. Indian fleet arrives in Russia’s Vladivostok for naval exercises An Indian fleet of three warships arrived in this Russian Far East city Monday […]