Month: May 2013
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DNV Accreditation
GoAGT Ltd. has once again lifted the benchmark by achieving Det Norske Veritas (DNV) accreditation for its Maritime Training Centre located in Galle, Sri-Lanka. GoAGT Ltd. Maritime Training Centre Achieves […]
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Robot Milestone
In a milestone for robotic aviation, the Navy’s most valued drone has successfully simulated landing on an aircraft carrier deck for the first time. Robot Milestone In a milestone for […]
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Fire-Fighting Training
During a recent visit to Djibouti, EU Naval Force warship HSwMS Carlskrona conducted fire-fighting training with five members of the Djiboutian coastguard. EU Naval Force Warship HSwMS Carlskrona Conducts Fire-Fighting […]
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Taiwan ultimatum to Philippines
The govt. of Taiwan has given the Philippines until Wednesday to apologise for the death of a Taiwanese fisherman fired on by the Philippine coastguard. Taiwan ultimatum to Philippines over […]
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Swedish Defence Minister Welcomed
During HSwMS Carlskrona’s recent visit to Djibouti, the Commanding Officer, Commander Mathias Jansson, was delighted to welcome on board the Swedish Defence Minister, Karin Enström. Swedish Defence Minister Welcomed On […]
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Doubts and Due Diligence
The new rules governing private maritime security services in Nigeria require the shipping and offshore industries to conduct their due diligence with far greater care Doubts and Due Diligence The […]
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100 Series Rules Released
The 100 Series Rules, an international standard of best practice for the use of force in the maritime security field, have been released 100 Series Rules Released Following a lengthy development […]
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Somalia: Moving Beyond Piracy?
Recent figures from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) show that over the past year pirate activity emanating from Somalia’s coastline has fallen dramatically. Somalia: Moving Beyond Piracy? by Adjoa Anyimadu, […]
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ISO 28007
LRQA and IRSS, are pleased to announce a collaborative approach to help organisations wanting to become certified to the new maritime security standard, ISO/PAS 28007. LRQA and IRSS announce collaborative […]
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Mohamud and Cameron hail ‘new era’
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Somalia has entered a new era that will herald the end of more than two decades of conflict. Somali conflict: Mohamud and Cameron hail […]
