Tag: maritime news

  • Chinks in PMSC Armour?

    The collapse of GoAGT has led to renewed scrutiny of the marsec industry.  Chinks Appear in the Maritime Security Armour An Op-Ed piece by Simon Biggs, ASKET Ltd. Recently, we […]

  • PMSCs: 7 Key Questions for shipping

    Collapse of GoAGT leads to increased scrutiny of due diligence procedures.  PMSC’s bankruptcy and ISO 28007 – 7 Key Questions that may help   The issues that led to GoAGT […]

  • UNCTAD: trends in maritime piracy

    United Nations publishes report into piracy. UNCTAD overview of trends in maritime piracy UNCTAD has recently published a two-part report considering the costs and trade-related implications of maritime piracy and taking […]

  • Is Ghana becoming a piracy hot spot?

    Recent attacks causing concern. Is Ghana becoming a piracy hot spot? Two recent attacks have raised concerns that Ghana could be turning into a hot spot for piracy and armed […]

  • Seaman Guard Ohio drama continues

    Seaman Guard Ohio drama continues US ship: Tamil Nadu police to move Supreme Court DC | V.P. RAGHU Chennai: Having being ticked off by the Madras high court recently for booking […]

  • Panic rooms for ships

    The legalities of running with armed guards in West Africa mean options are needed. Panic rooms for ships With the latest security alert from BIMCO effectively rendering the use of […]

  • Piracy still a threat

    PMSC union raises concerns over complacency. Piracy still a threat – maritime security union In spite of a global drop in maritime piracy, the threat still remains, especially off West […]

  • HMAS Toowoomba gets female Command

    Commander Catherine Hayes becomes first female in RAN to command a warship in the M.E. HMAS Toowoomba deploys with first female commander Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston has congratulated Commander Catherine Hayes, […]

  • Anti-pirate security hit by rate plunge

    Collapse of PMSC sparks further industry concerns. Anti-pirate security hit by rate plunge Jem Newton A fall in private security rates could raise risks for commercial shipping in the Gulf […]

  • Fisheries Crime: Bridging the Gap

    ‘Fish piracy’ and Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) a huge issue. Fisheries Crime: Bridging the Gap Op-Ed by Dr Mary Ann Palma-Robles Fisheries crime is a major and increasingly […]