Industry Sector

  • Will Bahrain base make a difference?

    New regional naval hub bolsters presence.  Will Britain’s new base in Bahrain make any difference? New Bahrain base can be proof of ongoing interest in the events of the Middle […]

  • Maritime surveillance goes hi-tech

    Improved security for coastal regions. Maritime surveillance goes hi-tech Indian Navy has set up a next-gen intelligence system to beef up its surveillance and patrolling duties At the click of […]

  • Tracking terror by cell phone

    New system adds another layer of defence.  Mobile networks track speedboat-riding terrorists Scientists in Germany have developed a surveillance system for coastal areas and ports using mobile telephone network signals. […]

  • Outrage at EU decision

    MPHRP reacts to compensation payments to pirates.  Outrage at EU decision Decision of the European Court of Human Rights is repugnant and insulting to all Seafarers who have survived Piracy […]

  • Denmark to compensate pirates

    Another country to pay compensation. Denmark compensates suspected pirates for overly long detention (Reuters) – Denmark has compensated nine Somalis suspected of trying to hijack a Danish ship in 2013 […]

  • IMSA to Close

    Training company to close doors. Independent Maritime Security Associates to Close Independent Maritime Security Associates (IMSA) is ceasing trading.  The organisation, based in Poole, has been one of the better […]

  • Somali invites oil exploration

    Despite security concerns and price slump, oil is still a big draw.  Somalia invites energy companies to explore for oil The price of oil may have fallen off a cliff […]

  • U.S. Presence at Spanish Base Grows

    Around 4,000 US personnel at base. U.S. Presence at Spanish Base Continues to Grow By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity ROTA, Spain, Dec. 7, 2014 – The American […]

  • Iranian warning before naval drill

    Warning won’t please Western naval forces in region.  Iran sends warning to foreigners ahead of holding naval drill By Umid Niayesh – Trend: Iran’s navy commander has warned “foreign” naval […]

  • UK builds new M.E. base

    New base for anti-piracy and maritime counter-terror ops.  UK to establish £15m permanent Mid East military base Britain is to establish its first permanent military base in the Middle East […]