Tag: private security for ships
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Regulation Demands
Members of the European parliament have called for fresh regulations on armed guards protecting vessels from piracy, as countries struggle to combat the attacks, kidnappings and ransom demands that cost […]
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Armed Reversal
The UK government has performed a volte-face on the issue of armed guards…which finally lifts the veiled threat of shipowner prosecution. As reported in Lloyd’s List, any formal opposition to […]
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Working Hard
The Somali pirates are still taking ships, but they have to work a lot harder at it. Two years ago, half the pirate attacks resulted in a ship taken. This […]
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Guarded Response
Further details have emerged about the pirate attack on the “Ocean Rig Poseidon” drillship off Tanzania. Pirates attacked the 228-metre long vessel from a small boat at approximately 08:00 as […]
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Big Guns
According to Lloyds List, if you mention 12.7 mm guns to private security providers and there is likely to be a sharp intake of breath. Mention them to gung ho […]
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ICS View
Writing in their brochure to celebrate World Maritime Day, the International Chamber of Shipping has focused on the issue of armed guards.
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A Merging Market
According an expert observer, we can expect to soon see a spate of mergers and acquisitions in the private maritime security industry. Mark Hankey, MD of Flag Victor believes that […]
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Waking Up
After some criticism of their silence on the matters surrounding piracy, it seems the International Group of P&I Club’s is waking to the problem. The Clubs have revised its frequently […]
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Tensions Rise
Tensions over armed guards appear to be on the rise amongst the insurance industry. The recent claims at the IUMI conference that the organisation actively stands in favour of armed […]
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Insurance Backing
More ship insurers are backing the use of private armed guards on merchant vessels at sea to combat Somali piracy as attacks and the resulting costs are set to rise […]
