Industry Sector

  • Six month drop in world piracy

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    The number of pirate attacks have fallen sharply in the first half of 2012, led by a drop in Somali piracy, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau’s […]

  • Liberating the Montecristo

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    The commanding officer of the Royal Marines unit charged with the dramatic rescue mission to free two dozen sailors from the hijacked Italian ship Montecristo, has given testimony in the […]

  • Open Ocean

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    Defense contractor Chenega Federal UK has launched Open Ocean, an intelligence-led maritime security program designed to provide shipowners, operators and managers with a comprehensive program to meet their transit security […]

  • Sailors’ Welfare

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    A leading Bollywood star has called for a film to be made to highlight the plight of seafarers who are victims of piracy. Leading Actor Shines a Light on Sailors’ […]

  • Prosecuting Pirates

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    As part of a UAE-French initiative to assist the Somali judicial system to try its own piracy cases, a group of 31 Somali judges and prosecutors will travel to the UAE […]

  • Landmark Trial

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    A dramatic turning point took place in the Rebibbia courtroom bunker during the third hearing of the trial against the alleged Somali pirates last week. Gerry Northwood, commander of HMS […]

  • Setting Up a Maritime Security Company

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    MSR recently caught up with an emerging private maritime security company in the market. Its Managing Director, Helen Mitchell, agreed to share some insights in setting up a new company […]

  • Police Presence

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    A new project aimed at making air and sea travel safer will result in increased police presence at the Port of Larne. New port security will see increased police in […]

  • Expanded Operations

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    Maritime security concern Sea Marshals has expanded its UK operations centre and introduced the latest tracking technology. Sea Marshals ramps up operation Maritime security concern Sea Marshals has expanded its […]

  • Tighter Inspections

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    According to the Irish Marine Survey Office, cruise ships calling at Irish ports will be subject to “tighter” inspections as a result of the Costa Concordia sinking off Italy last January. […]

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