Technology Zone
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Targeting Technology
Pirates are harnessing ever increasing and sophisticated technology to target vessels. According to Idarat Maritime Limited Somali pirates now have the capability to track and locate target vessels. “The most […]
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Smelly Solution
US-based International Maritime Security Network is developing a system for yachts that will shower approaching pirates with slick, foul-smelling green liquid. “The last thing they want to do now is […]
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On The Wire
A new anti boarding device has been developed by a Cape Town company which aims at preventing pirates from boarding a ship moving at sea. The “Anti Boarding Device” is […]
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AIS Anger
The availability and access to AIS data around the Gulf of Aden (GoA) has prompted an angry response. One extremely popular site marinetraffic.com has reportedly been broadcasting data from a vessel which […]
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To The Fore
A new weapon against Somali pirates is to be unveiled next month: Golf balls. A British firm has developed the £15,000 Buccaneer Launcher System. Dubbed the “Somali Stinger”, it is […]
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Tracking Progress
EU Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) in conjunction with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) have collaborated to develop an integrated maritime monitoring service (MARSURV) to allow EUNAVFOR to track merchant vessels […]
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Droning On
Providing air support to the naval efforts off Somalia and in the Indian Ocean can be an expensive and dangerous business. However drone technology and capabilities are growing and the […]
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Hi-Tech Solution
A US robotics company is working to perfect a “magnetized robot” to climb up ships hulls to spy on pirates. The ReconRobotics system would allow a vehicle to carry a […]
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Deathboats, not Lifeboats
It is hard to think of another piece of safety equipment that inspires in those it is meant to save as much mistrust and dread as the lifeboat. Such is […]
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On a Lighter Note
Pirate Conflict For all those with time on their hands during office hours or a passion for videogames at the weekends ….. we present Pirate Conflict In this videogame, your […]
