Industry Sector
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No time to weaken maritime laws
In a recent New York Times article, Senator John McCain described the Jones Act as a “protectionist” law serving only U.S. shipping companies and maritime unions. He said the argument […]
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Double Tanker Hijacking
Two tankers have been hijacked in the Gulf of Guinea in the past four days as piracy off the West African coast continues to escalate. On Saturday the 73,400-dwt Orfeas […]
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Cory Plans for the Coldest Journey
Logistics expert Cory Brothers will be ensuring the start of Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ trans-Antarctic expedition gets underway without hitch by lending its agency and logistic services while the research ship, […]
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Families of Kidnapped Sailors Plea
The families of four South Korean sailors taken hostage by Somali pirates last year are pleading for help in securing their release. The sailors were among the crew of the […]
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Atalanta takes wind out of pirates’ sails
Pirates are a big danger for international shipping around the Horn of Africa. But in 2012, the number of attacks declined. One reason is heightened military presence – German soldiers […]
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U.S. and Philippines Start Training
SUBIC BAY, Philippines – Philippine and United States officials on Monday opened a joint training exercise designed to help the two militaries work together to enhance regional security. The training, […]
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Emerging Markets
How can private maritime security companies contribute to maritime security beyond counter piracy? At a recent gathering at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London (The Private Military and […]
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U.S. Forces Refocused on Asia Pacific
Deputy Secretary of Defense Carter gave a speech at the Woodrow Wilson Center on October 3, 2012 and discussed the strategic rebalance of our armed forces in the Asia Pacific […]
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Capture of Kismayo to boost growth in maritime sector
According to Kenya Maritime Authority C.E.O. Nancy Karigithu, capture of Kismayo will reduce insurance premium and consequently lower freight charges. MOMBASA (Xinhua) — Kenya said on Thursday successful capture of […]
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Troubled Legacy
WASHINGTON — It seemed like a simple idea: In the chaos that is Somalia, create a sophisticated, highly trained fighting force that could finally defeat the pirates terrorizing the shipping […]
