Month: March 2012
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Cargo Owners Warned
The increasing number and scope of pirate attacks particularly along Africa’s coastline has become a multi-billion dollar problem costing various governments and the shipping industry up to $7 billion last […]
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Pirates vs. Paper
Former assistant to US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Mark V. Vlasic, on why international maritime law is key to defending the shipping sector against acts of piracy Fighting Pirates […]
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SA Navy Criticised
In an open letter to Business Day, the South African Navy’s Chief Director for Maritime Strategy, Rear Admiral Bernhard H Teuteberg, responds to publicly expressed criticism of the South African […]
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One Year On
SaveOurSeafarers was established in March 2011 and is calling for unified action to raise awareness of the human and economic cost of piracy. SOS SaveOurSeafarers celebrates 1st anniversary Today […]
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‘Marò’ to Remain in Custody
The two Italian soldiers under investigation by Indian authorities for the death of two Indian fishermen will remain in police custody until March 5 a magistrate ordered today in Kollam. […]
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New Approach to ECDIS Training
Videotel, Safebridge GmbH and MSG Marine Serve GmbH are bringing their unique skills together to provide ECDIS training for all seafarers. New Blended Learning Approach to ECDIS Videotel, Safebridge and […]
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Pirates Open Fire on Nigerian Tanker
Pirates opened fire Wednesday on a Nigerian-owned oil tanker about 80 nautical miles off Port Harcourt. The ship managed to escape after crew members enforced anti-piracy measures and increased vessel […]
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Costa Allegra Docks in Seychelles
The evacuation of more than 1,000 passengers on board the ship has begun. The process is expected to take several hours. Stricken cruise ship Costa Allegra docks in Seychelles The […]
