Technology Zone
-
Tech Trap
Lloyd’s List has been featuring a unique and emerging sub-branch of marine technology – “anti-piracy hardware”. With the rise of the pirates, there has also been a host of equipment manufacturers […]
-
Sling Shots
A company has introduced a new sling system to dramatically improve the comfort of armed maritime securityoperatives on watch. RAP4 has launchd the “Tactical Sling”, a new product which brings 3-point tactical sling innovation to […]
-
Anti Pirate Water Cannon
Unifire AB of Sweden has released a new video of their Anti Pirate Water Cannon System. The video shows Unifire’s “Force 80™” remote control water cannons (a.k.a. “monitors”) in action […]
-
The GHOST
Development of the first ever “super-cavitating craft” has produced a combination aircraft/boat that has been designed to fly through an artificial underwater gaseous environment that creates 900 times less hull […]
-
Tech War
Two American experts, have presented a remote-controlled aircraft capable of launching airborne cyber attacks and hijack mobile phone calls developed to combat piracy telematics. The new drone aircraft, called WASP […]
-
Citadel Saviour
Pirates attacked two tankers off the coast of Benin as they were undergoing a ship-to-ship transfer. The vessels involved were the mother ship ‘Golden Sofia’ and the daughter vessel ‘Aidin’. […]
-
Climate Change
Australian scientists have sought the help of the United States and Australian navies to plug a critical gap in their Argo ocean and climate monitoring program caused by Somali pirates […]
-
High Tech
The Republic of Seychelles has turned to an L-3 Communications imaging system for help in its fight against pirates. The MX-15 sensor has been employed to keep watch on surrounding […]
-
Small Vessel Security
Boat owners in the UAE will be fined if they do not install electronic trackers used to help coastguards locate them in an emergency. Owners of fishing boats, sailing boats […]
-
Technological Winner
Applied Weather Technology, Inc. has announced its innovative fleet management system GlobalView™, as the winner of the Systems category for the fifth annual Safety at Sea International Awards. The systems […]
