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Cargo Vulnerable to Terrorists
A decade after The Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002 was introduced, a new US Government report has criticised efforts to protect global supply
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ESC Position Paper
The threat to shipping and cargo remains serious from acts of piracy. In this position paper, European Shippers urge commitment from governments to protect shipping
Pirate Fighters
An interesting short video broadcast by ITV Meridian Tonight examines how modern technology is being used to combat piracy off the Horn of Africa. Andy Dickenson speaks to Karen Jacques ...
Marsh Launch New Insurance Facility
Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, has launched a new insurance facility that provides comprehensive insurance coverage for the Private Maritime Security Company (PMSC) industry. Marsh Launches ...
Le raffiche, gli orari, la rotta
La terza raffica di avvertimento «è stata sparata in acqua, a prua del peschereccio che non è stato colpito, tanto che ha invertito la rotta e si è allontanato» Corriere della ...
Expanding Brazil’s Offshore Patrol Fleet
In his presentation, Rear Admiral Francisco Deiana, the Brazilian Navy’s Director of Engineering, informed a Defence IQ delegation of the country’s plans for expanding its offshore patrol fleet given the ...
Somali pirates hijack ship off Oman
Somali pirates have hijacked the MV Leila in the Arabian Sea, bringing the total number of attacks against ships to more than 40 this year. The vessel was captured on Wednesday ...
Missile strikes near Somalia port
A missile hit a beach on Saturday used as a base by al Qaeda linked insurgents who want to topple Somalia's Western-backed leaders, the government and residents said. A government spokesman ...
India signs pacts with Seychelles to combat piracy
New Delhi : Amid China's bid to step up ties with the Indian Ocean archipelago nation, India and Seychelles Tuesday signed three pacts for the supply of coastal surveillance radar ...
Argentine union to boycott UK ships
Argentina's transport workers' union says it will boycott ships flying the British flag because of the dispute over the Falkland Islands. The union - which includes dock workers - said the ...Next Page »