Industry Sector

  • Solace first to train Internal Auditors

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    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 […]

  • ITF calls Panama to help Iceberg 1 crew

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    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 […]

  • Piracy falls in 2012

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    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 […]

  • Start the Year Running with webFTA

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    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 […]

  • Another Lynx off to fight pirates

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    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 […]

  • ISO 28007: The East /West Africa Paradox

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    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 […]

  • Crew of hijacked Ajman ship freed

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    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 […]

  • Britain Preparing For New Falklands War?

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    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 […]

  • STCW 95 and Onwards

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    As of  1 January 2013, however, STCW is no longer the basic training course considered entry level to working at sea; it’s now mandatory for anyone wishing to begin or […]

  • Iran Stages Drill In Strait Of Hormuz

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    Iran claims its capability to defend itself is growing and the Islamic republic is “prepared for any threat”. The statement follows tests of “modern warfare” capabilities. Iran Stages ‘Modern Warfare’ […]

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