Tag: private security on ships

  • The Virtue of Fighting Back

    Suppression of piracy off Somalia is a double-edged sword. The Virtue of Fighting Back The Somali pirates are a problem again, mainly because they are no longer a problem. It […]

  • 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 […]

  • PMSCs, pirates and territorial issues

    An overview of current maritime security issues facing the shipping and security industries.  Private anti-piracy navies: how warships for hire are changing maritime security By Emil Maine I recently sat […]

  • Nigeria blames piracy on foreigners

    Aims to rid territorial waters of private maritime security companies. Navy blames foreigners for most of crime on Nigeria waters By Benson Akomo The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Wednesday blamed […]

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    PMSC goes bust

    Gulf of Aden Group Transits ceases trading. Exclusive: Anti-pirate security staff all at sea after major firm suddenly goes bust By PAUL GALLAGHER, JONATHAN OWEN (Image: Nick Davis, GoAGT) Around […]

  • Is Somali piracy over?

    Decrease in successful attacks ignores root causes which remain. Is It Really the End of Piracy off the Coast of Somalia? Posted by: Abbas Daher Djama The recent drop of successful […]

  • Challenges facing PMSCs

    Regulations and market forces creating new pressures for marsec firms. The regulatory and cost pressures facing private maritime security By Gary Howard from London The growth in use of the […]

  • Piracy Collapses in Somalia

    Armed guards and naval forces suppressing piracy in the region. Piracy Collapses in Somalia, But Don’t Celebrate Just Yet by Lizabeth Paulat Piracy has long plagued the Somali coastline, creating an […]

  • Business awards recognise Ambrey Risk

    Nomination “unexpected” says company. Private Business Awards recognize achievements of Private Security Company International security and risk management company Ambrey Risk has been shortlisted for ‘Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the […]

  • Busting up Somali pirate attacks

    Pirates won’t tackle ships with armed guards. Busting up Somali pirate attacks one ship at a time Shipping security consultant says 9 times out of 10 pirates turn tail when […]