Archive for the ‘Piracy and Terrorism’ Category
Maritime security company announces major endorsement
City of London, UK – 6th June 2013 – Private Maritime Security Company, REDfour MSS Ltd Gains Section 5 Firearms License and SAMI Accreditations.
”This shows our continued & long term commitment to making our Maritime security business compliant with the current requirements of the...
June 7th, 2013 | Piracy and Terrorism | Read More
Piracy hasn’t gone away
Now, this is headlines as it comes from one of us: John Guy! Here is his brief note and we fully endorse his effort and indeed will comment to Amazon:
Dear friends and colleagues,
The Reluctant Pirate
Somali piracy isn’t going away anytime soon. See behind the scenes with this well-informed but easy...
May 22nd, 2013 | Books, Piracy and Terrorism | Read More
Political risk cover gets infrastructure projects off the ground
Political risk cover gets infrastructure projects off the ground (source:Lloyd’s of London)
Whether it’s a high speed train, a wind farm or a sports stadium, infrastructure investment is a hot topic right now. However, the success of such projects can be in jeopardy by exposure to a wide range...
May 11th, 2013 | Insurance and Reinsurance, Labour Disputes, Piracy and Terrorism | Read More
SAMI praises rules for the use of force
The Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI), the global organisation representing the maritime security industry, has announced its satisfaction that the long awaited 100 Series rules for the use of force (RUF) have been released.
The rules, authored by David Hammond, a UK barrister-at-law...
May 10th, 2013 | Piracy and Terrorism | Read More
LRQA and IRSS announce collaborative approach to certify Maritime Security Companies to ISO/PAS 28007
Global management system certifier, Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), and specialist risk and management consultancy, Integrated Risk & Security Solutions (IRSS), are pleased to announce a collaborative working approach to help organisations wanting to become certified to the new maritime...
May 9th, 2013 | Classification Societies, Piracy and Terrorism | Read More
The 100 Series Rules
David Hammond
An International Model Set of Maritime Rules for the Use of Force (RUF)
Following 20 months of detailed work and legal reviews, including engagement and inputs from across the maritime industry, the 100 Series Rules for the Use of Force (RUF) has been released and is now available for download...
May 3rd, 2013 | Legal, Piracy and Terrorism | Read More
SAMI raises concerns on piracy attack data
The Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI), the global organisation representing the maritime security industry, has raised concerns about the level of piracy reporting globally, and more particularly in the Indian Ocean High Risk Area (HRA).
The concerns emerged as a result of a workshop...
May 2nd, 2013 | Piracy and Terrorism | Read More
theBRIDGE – the new digital magazine from SAMI
SAMI is extremely pleased to send us the good news of the launch issue of theBRIDGE. This is the new digital magazine from SAMI, bridging the gap between the maritime security and shipping industries, one of the key aims of the Association.
The magazine, which was produced as a hard copy for distribution...
May 2nd, 2013 | Piracy and Terrorism | Read More
Agroterrorism – the new threat to food security
Agroterrorism – the new threat to food security
(source: Lloyd’s of London website)
Thu 02 May 2013 – Food security is increasingly becoming an oxymoron in many parts of the world. From last year’s droughts which decimated US crops to the recent European horsemeat scandal, the ability...
May 2nd, 2013 | News, Piracy and Terrorism | Read More
PVI to undertake ISO/PAS 28007 Certification with LRQA
Barry Roche
LONDON (May. 1, 2013) — Protection Vessels International Limited (PVI) and Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) are pleased to announce that an agreement has been entered into for PVI to take part in the ISO 28000/28007 pilot scheme. The pilot scheme is due to commence...
May 1st, 2013 | Piracy and Terrorism | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
Your daily news service from ports around the world.
In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about:
* Worldwide – IMB quarterly report shows decline in piracy attacks
* Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Tin Hau Festival – Tai Miu Wan (Joss House Bay)
* Australia, Port Kembla – 99-year port lease
DATE:...
April 15th, 2013 | Piracy and Terrorism, Ports & Terminals | Read More
Piracy—where are we now, asks IMIF?
Alex Davis, Jim Davis (standing) and Julie Clegg and John Dalby (seated)
Terrifying cargo grab by Gulf of Guinea pirates might have been avoided by a modest investment in a GPS transmitter, IMIF meeting hears
Shipowners and cargo interests are facing a huge dilemma because it is very expensive to provide...
April 12th, 2013 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, News, Piracy and Terrorism | Read More
ITF calls for release of Turkish trade union detainees
9 April 2013 – The ITF has called for the release of Turkish trade unionists detained under unsubstantiated terrorism-related charges. The detainees, who are due to face their first trial hearing in Ankara tomorrow, include Yunus Akil the former President of the ITF’s bus union BTS and international...
April 9th, 2013 | ITF, Labour Disputes, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Safety and Security, Strikes | Read More
QinetiQ selected by Ministry of Defence to research a co-ordinated defence for Royal navy vessels against the small boat threat
Portsmouth , UK – 3rd April 2013 - QinetiQ Maritime has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to carry out research into the co-ordinated defence of the Royal Navy fleet against the emerging threat of attacks from small, fast and agile boats that might be used by pirates, terrorists...
April 3rd, 2013 | Defense, Military, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Safety and Security | Read More
Massive illegal outflows of oil are hitting Nigeria as abject poverty wracks the masses – how far can shipping and oil companies address the crisis through corporate social responsibility, asks London meeting of Afrimari network
Captain Eddie Agbakoba, Joseph Croft and Jonathan Bearman
Massive illegal outflows of oil are hitting Nigeria as abject poverty wracks the masses – how far can shipping and oil companies address the crisis through corporate social responsibility, asks London meeting of Afrimari network, By James...
March 27th, 2013 | Associations, Bribery and Corruption, Climate, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Corporate Social Responsibility, Defense, Energy, Environment, Finance, Health and Safety, IMO, Inland Waterways, Jobs, Military, Oil Industry, Oil Platforms and Rigs, Oil Spill, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Pollution, Ports & Terminals, Safety and Security, Sanctions, Trade and Commerce, UN | Read More
Piracy survivors’ group backs new film
25 March 2013 - The Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme (MPHRP) is backing the film A Hijacking, which it describes as “brutally accurate in its depiction of the horror inflicted on the victims of pirate attacks”.
Directed by Danish Director Tobias Lindholm, the film – which was shot...
March 25th, 2013 | ITF, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Safety and Security | Read More
SEA MARSHALS urges ship operators to stay vigilant in high risk area
The threat to maritime trade from Somali pirates continues and ship operators should stay vigilant and adhere to Best Management Practices, according to leading private maritime security company Sea Marshals Ltd, which counsels against complacency at this time.
Latest security industry intelligence points...
March 25th, 2013 | News, Piracy and Terrorism, Safety and Security | Read More
New Methods of Pirate Attacks in the East and West of Africa
Iro J. Theofanides
Maritime Community must face up to new methods of pirate attacks in East and West Africa, writes Iro J. Theofanides
Horn of Africa (Somalia)
Attacks off Somalia have fallen by 65 percent to the lowest level since 2009 according to the International Maritime Bureau. The Bureau recognises...
March 22nd, 2013 | Bribery and Corruption, Health and Safety, HR, Military, News, P and I Clubs, Piracy and Terrorism, Safety and Security, Sanctions, Seizures | Read More
HOT Port News from GAC
Your daily news service from ports around the world.
In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about:
* Worldwide – IMO to assist in implementation of West and Central Africa piracy code
* Singapore, Singapore – Soil investigation off Tuas View
* Australia, all ports – Terminal operations over...
March 21st, 2013 | Bunkering, Piracy and Terrorism, Ports & Terminals | Read More
Why doesn`t Nigeria implement IMO resolutions?
The “Myre Seadiver”
Why doesn`t Nigeria implement IMO resolutions? Spurious allegations and illicit detainment galvanize international support for the MV Myre SeadiverIn September 2012 Moscow-based crewmembers of the MV Myre Seadiver were conducting professional and legitimate counter-piracy...
March 21st, 2013 | Arrest of ships, IMO, Military, News, Piracy and Terrorism, Safety and Security | Read More
IMO pledges to assist in implementation of West and Central Africa piracy code adopted at Ministerial meeting
IMO has pledged its support to assist in the implementation of a newCode of Conduct concerning the prevention and repression of piracy, armed robbery against ships and illicit maritime activity in west and central Africa, which has been adopted at a Ministerial meeting in Cotonou, Benin.
The Code is...
March 21st, 2013 | IMO, Piracy and Terrorism | Read More
Eos Risk Management Approved by Panama Maritime Authority
Eos Risk Management Approved by Panama Maritime Authority
A leading maritime and offshore security risk solutions company has received official approval from the Panama Maritime Authority.
On 6th March Eos Risk Management Ltd officially joined a prestigious list of Private Maritime Security Companies...
March 13th, 2013 | Piracy and Terrorism, Safety and Security | Read More
Pilot for ISO PAS 28007 (Maritime) Audit takes place
Castor Valli, maritime security officer on watch
The first two Private Maritime Security Companies begin the Pilot Audit of the ISO PAS 28007
London: Tuesday 12 March 2013: MSS Global, a UKAS Accredited Certification Body, has announced the two Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs) that they...
March 12th, 2013 | Piracy and Terrorism, Regulatory | Read More
Counter Piracy: Rules for the Use of Force International Legal Conference
Steven Jones
The Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI) has been at the forefront of a number of key developments which are shaping the nascent private maritime security industry. Perhaps the most controversial and recent focus has been the work to create an effective and robust model...
March 7th, 2013 | Legal, Organisations, Piracy and Terrorism, Safety and Security, Story of the Month | Read More
Double honours put Eos in the spotlight
David Johnson CEO and Awarding Body Representative.
Persistence has paid off in the case of Eos Risk Management Ltd whose commitment to maritime and offshore security and excellent customer service has resulted in local and international recognition. On a local level, they have been shortlisted for The...
March 6th, 2013 | Piracy and Terrorism, Safety and Security | Read More
