Month: September 2012

  • Cocaine Seized

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    International cooperation leads to the seizure of 3,300 pounds of cocaine after smugglers tossed the haul overboard in Caribbean waters. More Than 3,000 Pounds of Cocaine Seized in Caribbean Waters The […]

  • Surviving the Pirates

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    The Abu Dhabi Star is the latest ship to have been attacked in the Gulf of Guinea in recent weeks, highlighting a growing threat in the region. Surviving the pirates […]

  • Setting New Standards

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    Later this month FURUNO will release NavSkills CAT, a new distant training platform that uses a computer aided training platform to provide high quality training to FURUNO’s ECDIS users. FURUNO NavSkills Computer […]

  • Navigation Conference

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    A Major national conference on electronic navigation aids for shipping will be held at the United Kingdom’s Plymouth University this week. Major electronic shipping navigation conference in Plymouth A MAJOR […]

  • Narco Subs

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    Submarines are amongst the latest challenges in the battle to halt illecit cargoes entering the United States. The Homeland Security Department has built its own to aid training operations. U.S. […]

  • A Clean Sweep

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    Naval Sea Systems Command announced last week that the U.S. Navy has completed its acceptance trials of the first of the new Joint High Speed Vessel Spearhead catamaran transports. LCS’s […]

  • Security Situation Exaggerated

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    While visiting a maritime security training centre in Ojo, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff stated that the country’s overall security situation is not as serious as made out. Security Situation […]

  • Coastguard Inspected

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    Bahrain’s Public Security Chief has visited the Coastguard headquarters for an inspection and to discuss developments in training and the use of advanced equipment. Public Security Chief Inspects Coastguard Directorate […]

  • Substantial Progress

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    Eleven years after the events of 9/11, a United States Government Accountability Office report has concluded that “substantial progress” has been made in improving maritime security. Maritime Security: GAO sees […]

  • Ocean Atlas Released

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    After having detained the U.S.-flagged Ocean Atlas for more than a week in Maracaibo, Venezuelan authorities have dropped the charges against the captain and 14 crew of weapons smuggling. Venezuela releases Ocean Atlas […]

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