Tag: armed guards
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Maritime insecurity in WAF
Analysis of the Gulf of Guinea and its security issues. Maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea: Threats, vulnerabilities and opportunities by Francois Vreÿ The South China Sea, Malacca Straits, […]
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Floating armoury changes
News will impact PMSCs operating in the Indian Ocean. Floating Armouries – Major Legal Change Underway Thomas Egerstrom The debate of the legality surrounding “floating armouries” (FA’s) has been circulated […]
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Yacht robbery, piracy rises
Armed robbery and theft are major issues for yachties. Yachters fight back against real-life pirates of the Caribbean By Gemma Handy St John’s, Antigua & Barbuda Pirates who target vulnerable […]
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The post-piracy hangover
As piracy falls, what new challenges do CSOs face? The post-piracy hangover In this era of relative calm, Harry Pearce from Ambrey Risk reminds us that the challenge ahead might […]
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Ferries use French guards
Ferries from UK continue to rely on French armed guards. Armed French sea marshals deployed on Barfleur in anti-terror exercise Jim Durkin ARMED French sea marshals were deployed on Brittany […]
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Charges in Avant Garde case
Illegal weapons are a serious issue for the private maritime security industry. Sri Lanka’s Gotabhaya Rajapaksa charged with corruption One of Sri Lanka’s most controversial politicians has been charged with […]
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Nigeria warns of illegal security
Nigeria has a history of illegal maritime security providers. Maritime Security: Navy Raises The Alarm Over Fake Agencies By Lanre Arotimi The Nigerian Navy has advised concerned organizations to be […]
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Piracy: counting the cost
Intertanko estimate $1.2 billion spent on armed guards. Plunge in Gulf of Aden piracy incidents comes at a huge cost By Lee Hong Liang from Singapore The piracy-prone Gulf of […]
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Indo boosts boat security
Armed guards apparently ruled out. Jakarta to Boost Security of Small Vessels By Aiswarya Lakshmi Jakarta will boost security of small vessels after hijackings 15 July, says a report in […]
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Piracy hits new low
IMB reports drop in incidents. Pirate attacks drop to 21-year low in H1 2016: IMB By Marcus Hand The number of piracy attacks dropped to a 21-year low in the […]
