Tag: Maritime Security
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Sling Shots
A company has introduced a new sling system to dramatically improve the comfort of armed maritime securityoperatives on watch. RAP4 has launchd the “Tactical Sling”, a new product which brings 3-point tactical sling innovation to […]
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Iranian Mission
Iran has dispatched a submarine and a warship to the Red Sea on a patrol mission, navy commander Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said this week in media report. “This flotilla which […]
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Use of Force
There are many who believe that having armed guards onboard can pose risk of an escalation of violence, but does this tell the whole story? Speaking in Lloyd’s List, Paul […]
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Anti Pirate Water Cannon
Unifire AB of Sweden has released a new video of their Anti Pirate Water Cannon System. The video shows Unifire’s “Force 80™” remote control water cannons (a.k.a. “monitors”) in action […]
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Under Threat
Piracy is threatening the UAE’s coastal economy as attacks are being staged following a brazen and successful ship hijacking outside Salalah Port in Oman. Tim Stear, the global head of […]
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In Favour
A leading Danish ship owner has claimed that as many as 60% to 80% of ship owners are in favour of arming their vessels even though the cost can be […]
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Call of Duty
Singapore is answering the call of duty – for the third time – to support international counter-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden. A 229-strong group from the Singapore Armed […]
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Iran to the Rescue
The Iranian Navy Deputy Commander Rear Admiral Seyyed Mahmoud Moussavi said that an Iranian bulk carrier has been rescued by the country’s Navy. Mousavi added, “due to vigilance of the […]
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Let’s Axe Piracy
Singapore-based ship supplier, HMS Far East and specialist partners have launched a “Let’s Axe Piracy” campaign with a package including the Citadel HMS Anti-Piracy Kit, security equipment and armed guard […]
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Heading Out
A Spanish patrol has left Cartagena port to join Operation Atalanta from the European Union (EU). “They’re going to the place in the world that needs us most,” the head […]