Tag: private security on ships

  • Firing Away

    In a rather surprising admission, one maritime security provider has spoken out at length in Lloyd’s List on the growing number of unreported negligent discharges of weapons by private armed […]

  • Contract Killer

    BIMCO has announced the creation of a standard contract for the private maritime security industry. The new contract, which is expected to be launched in 2012 will provide what has […]

  • Suez Rules

    The ban on the carriage of Armed Guards, Weapons and Ammunition through the Suez Canal introduced in August 2011 has been amended. Vessels are now permitted to transit the Suez […]

  • Going Armed

    An internal memo from Hillary Clinton has been leaked directing all regional embassies to pitch the use of armed contractors on board ships. This is in line with and expands […]

  • Flagging Concerns

    Shipping firms which place private armed security guards on ships passing areas where pirates operate risk criminal prosecution, Dutch justice minister Ivo Opstelten said last week. Jumbo Shipping from Rotterdam […]

  • All Armed

    The shipping company Clipper Group has armed guards on all of its cargo ships in the mission of fighting off pirates. This is possible because the ships are not sailing […]

  • Unarmed Surcharge

    One maritime security company has made a significant statement against  the use of unarmed security personnel. Marine Risk Management SA, has announced that it will be imposing a 15% surcharge […]

  • Cowboy Concerns

    BIMCO plans to introduce an armed-guard contract as fears grow that scores of second-rate companies are jumping on the piracy bandwagon. Giles Noakes, BIMCO’s chief maritime-security officer, says the new […]

  • Under Insured

    As more private security companies come under scrutiny there are concerns emerging about the level of insurance that many are carrying. It has been stressed that shipowners could face liability […]

  • Decision Time

    The Gibraltar Maritime Administration is analysing whether Gibraltar will follow Britain’s decision to allow armed guards on merchant ships sailing through piracy hotspots. Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday […]