Tag: maritime news
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ECDIS in a security role
ECDIS in a security role By Steve Monk ‘Security’ is a term that can be used in a number of different ways within the maritime industry. It has reference to […]
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The ECDIS Revolution
Exploring the challenges of the regulatory changes With ECDIS compliance looming in 2012, many vessels will be struggling to make the deadline. Furthermore, although new-built ships and yachts in particular […]
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Skulls and Crossroads
Skulls and Crossroads by Simon Jones As the 20ft Skiffs raced towards the Panamanian flagged Bulker, the occupants, dressed in a ragged mix of clothing, combat trousers, t-shirts, some with […]
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Turbulent Times in West African Waters: 5 killed, 19 rescued.
On Wednesday 17 November, gunmen opened fire on a vessel transporting security personnel to an oil platform in Cameroon waters and killed five people, – ‘Gunmen off Cameroon in Deadly […]
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What Does It Mean? The International Code of Conduct for Private Security Contractors
The signing ceremony of the new International Code of Conduct for Private Security Contractors has brought not just the role of States and companies into sharp focus, but it has […]
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Signing On: The International Code of Conduct for Private Security Contractors
Representatives of Governments, NGOs, and the security industry gathered in Geneva this week to sign a new International Code of Conduct for Private Security Contractors, and to put in place […]
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Sailing Through the Pirate Zone
This morning November 2nd Reuters reported a potential hijacking of a yacht in the Indian Ocean with three British crew onboard, only ten days after the first anniversary of the […]
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Request for Yachtsmen to attend MSCHOA
Yachtsmen who are considering passing through the Gulf of Aden or who have recent experience, are invited to a meeting at the MSCHOA (Maritime Security Centre, Horn of Africa) headquarters […]
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East African Fishing, With A Catch.
EUNAVFOR recently confirmed that the Kenyan flagged fishing vessel the Golden Wave was hijacked on 9 October 2010, with 43 crew onboard. Considering the International Maritime Bureau’s statistics on the […]
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Citadels Under Siege: Safe Rooms or Safety Hazards?
“When placing crew in a citadel, the crew may not be rescued. You need to consider that fact.” – Commander Steve Paget, Canadian Navy. During an insightful “Combating Piracy Week” […]
