Tag: Private Security

  • Armed Security to be Provided for Vessels Anchoring at Base Buoy B9 in Douala, Cameroon

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    August 22: The Port Authority of Douala issued the following statement on 22nd August: Shipowners and shipping agents of vessels calling at Douala Port are hereby Informed that in view […]

  • Gambia goes for PMSCs

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    Crack down on IUU fishing. Gambia turns to private sector for maritime protection patrols Gambia is negotiating deals with three private companies to crack down on rampant illegal fishing in […]

  • Piracy: counting the cost

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    Intertanko estimate $1.2 billion spent on armed guards. Plunge in Gulf of Aden piracy incidents comes at a huge cost By Lee Hong Liang from Singapore The piracy-prone Gulf of […]

  • AdvanFort case after effects

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    Is it time for ITLOS to have its mandate increased to allow crew members’ own countries to intervene on their behalf? Seaman Guard Ohio decision raises concern for maritime security […]

  • HRAS comment on jailed crew

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    Verdict deemed a travesty. Human Rights at Sea comments on Indian judicial sentence of Seaman Guard Ohio Crew David Hammond, CEO Human Rights at Sea It has been reported that […]

  • Unsafe on high seas

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    The shrinking world of armed piracy protection. Unsafe on high seas Jayaraj Sivan CHENNAI : Private maritime security services was touted as a $7 bn business globally three years ago […]

  • Flag state adopts PMSC ISO

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    Flag joins many shipping companies in preferring accredited security providers. Marshall Islands first to adopt new standards for PMSCs The Republic of the Marshall Islands has informed those companies with […]

  • Armament on the High Seas

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    Floating armouries “a major security concern”, apparently. Armament on the High Seas By Liza Kane-Hartnett Last month, Sri Lanka announced that it had terminated its agreement with the private security […]

  • Nigeria, armed guards and red tape

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    Risk Intelligence updates its advice for using armed guards in West Africa. Use of Nigerian Navy for private security remains subject to severe restrictions Nigeria The current practice of using […]

  • Navy signs MOUs with 29 PMSCs

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    Navy claims to have streamlined operations of PMSCs. Nigerian Navy signs MOUs with 29 Private Maritime Security Companies Posted by ADELEYE.AJAYI The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas […]

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