Tag: IMO

  • ISPS Code and maritime terrorism

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    As a response to the 9/11 attacks, the International Ship and Port Security code came in to force 1st July 2004. The ISPS Code and maritime terrorism By Lars H. […]

  • China, U.S. to boost security ties

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    Annual talks bring some good news but questions remain. China, U.S. to boost security ties, but no breakthroughs BY LESLEY WROUGHTON AND MICHAEL MARTINA (Reuters) – China and the United States agreed on Thursday […]

  • UK heavily exposed to Nigerian piracy

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    New report reveals scope of problem. UK economy heavily exposed to Nigerian piracy By Gary Howard from London A lack of security off the coast of Nigeria threatens seafarers as well as the […]

  • Mar Sec – A Cottage Industry?

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    Here’s some good news. A lot of very clever people are thinking about maritime security. Maritime Security – A Cottage Industry? Op-Ed by John Guy Here’s some good news. A […]

  • Iran’s Naval Power

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    Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari underlined his forces’ growing might. Commander: Iran’s Naval Power Felt Thousands of Kilometers Away TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari […]

  • Somali pirates holding seven Indians

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    Indian hostages still being held, extensive talks with Somali gov’t underway. Somali pirates holding seven Indians hostage, Centre tells SC NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday informed the Supreme Court […]

  • Freed hostage recounts ordeal

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    MV Albedo hostage talks about his time in captivity. Colleague shot dead, nails pulled out… freed sailor recounts ordeal OMAR RASHID From an early age, the glamour of the merchant […]

  • Non-lethal defence for merchant ships

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    There’s more to ship defence than a man with a gun, suggests Lars H. Bergqvist. Opinion: In the debate regarding protection of vessels, it is very seldom mentioned that onboard a […]

  • Nigeria: Troubled Waters?

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    Nigerian policemen on board the tanker HISTRIA CORAL opened fire on a small boat… Troubled Waters? The use of Nigerian Navy and Police in Private Maritime Security Roles Dirk Steffen […]

  • MPHRP remembers hostages

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    Remembering those seafarers being attacked and kidnapped by pirates. Day of the Seafarer 2014 Remembering those seafarers being attacked and kidnapped by pirates. Approximately 500,000 seafarers annually sail in seas […]

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