Industry Sector

  • Ransom Dispute

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    The release of 22 hostages on the MV Albedois is in jeopardy because of a dispute over the amount of ransom money that has been promised and raised, negotiators have […]

  • Scanning Delayed

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    As the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to embrace a risk-based approach towards securing US supply chains, a second 100% cargo scanning mandate appears to be delayed. Scanning […]

  • Container Security Challenges

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    The results of a recent survey conducted by the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) in conjunction with an international trade association have served to underline the challenges associated with container […]

  • Hostage Talks

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    A security team from Malaysia will arrive in Dubai today to begin talks with Somali tribal leaders, seeking to break the impasse in talks between Somali pirates and the families […]

  • Skye Maritime

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    Skye Maritime, a new Anti-Piracy Firm, has been launched by two U.S. Armed Services Veterans. The company aims to provide an approach to security and anti-piracy solutions in war risk regions […]

  • Tighter Port Security

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    Strong fears that the US could miss targets for tighter port security have been expressed. “We’re not just missing the boat, we could be missing the bomb. . . . Detonating a […]

  • We’re Not Defeated

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    Rachel and Paul Chandler, a couple from the United Kingdom held hostage by Somali pirates for a year, have announced that they plan to complete their round-the-world sailing trip. Paul […]

  • Armed Security

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    A Dutch umbrella organisation of insurers and ship owners argues that Dutch ships should be allowed to carry armed security guards. Insurers call for armed security guards on Dutch ships […]

  • Liquid Velvet Released

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    Seven months after a single skiff captured the Greek-owned tanker Liquid Velvet and its 21 crewmembers, the pirates and their investors have resolved their differences and negotiated the release of […]

  • Force Commander Meets Dutch Protection Team

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    Force Commander French Rear Admiral Dupuis meets EUNAVFOR Dutch WFP vessel protection detachment on board M/V Caroline Scan. On June 5 in the morning, EUNAVFOR Force Commander Rear Admiral Dupuis […]

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