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• Night vision system enhances marine surveillance

  There are many threats to factor in when securing a vessel or site offshore. Whether it is accidents, man overboard, severe weather, sabotage or piracy, both property and lives are at risk. 29 May 2008

• Dutch deliver boat security systems

  Dutch marine equipment manufacturer Vetus has introduced two new security systems which will report unauthorised entry to or removal of a boat. 29 May 2008

• Maritime Security Conference at SMM 2008

  The security of shipping channels has become an important concern in view of the growing threat to international shipping. 13 Mar 2008

• Bomb Threat Detection for Ports

  Leicestershire UK based 3DX-Ray has produced a detailed technical brochure on its advanced portable x-ray system, TPXi-675, for bomb and threat detection in suspect packages. 01 Oct 2007

• Unmanned 50 Knot Harbour Security Craft

  Sentry, a fast unmanned reconnaissance and surveillance craft developed by QinetiQ, that brings together military design requirements with a compact waterjet propelled platform, was publicly demonstrated for the first time on QinetiQ's stand at Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) in London last month. 01 Oct 2007

• Gurkhas Driving Port Vehicle Security

  Security specialist Octavian Security has been appointed by the GBA Group to provide manned guarding services for a number of its vehicle import terminals across the UK. 01 Oct 2007

• Thermal Imaging for Calais' Port Security

  The French cross-channel ferry Port of Calais saw more than 11m passengers through its facilities last year whilst freight traffic also increased by a remarkable 11.8% to nearly 2m trucks.  01 Oct 2007

• Flameproof Floodlight Aids Safety and Security

  Hazardous area lighting specialists Victor Lighting have launched a new large aperture, front entry floodlight available in both narrow and wide beam patterns. 01 Jun 2007

• ROV Extends to Security Duties

  American environmental services company Clean Harbors has extended its range of provision to also include emergency response, industrial maintenance, and marine security. 01 Jun 2007

• Trials Success for Container Tracking Technology

  Successful trials of the latest satellite based container tracking technology, SECURED by CargoTrax, have been announced. 01 Jun 2007

• Threat Detection Becomes More Affordable

  As with most new technologies, thermal imaging cameras for maritime safety and port security applications have seen a price drop recently. 01 May 2007

• Verification of Third Party Security Personnel

  While piracy is reflected in recent Hollywood blockbusters as the stuff of legend and intrigue, for those operating offshore vessels it can be a very genuine concern.The potential threat is being taken so seriously that the International Marine Contractors Association's (IMCA) Security Task Force has produced 'Guidance on Verification of Third-Party Security Personnel' designed to address a potentially real threat. 01 Feb 2007

• St Kitts and Nevis Set Security Standard

  The Department of Maritime Affairs of the Government of St Kitts and Nevis have become the latest in a series of Administrations to grant maritime security services provider, Securewest International, official competent authority status under SOLAS regulation to receive Ship Security Alerts (SSAS). 01 Feb 2007

• Guidance on Travel Security from IMCA

  In order to address a number of security related issues and develop initiative to benefit the industry, the Security Task Force formed last year by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published 'Guidance on Travel Security' to assist with the security of personnel in transit to vessels and work sites. The Association has also produced a handy pocket card that summarises key points from the guidance document. 01 Nov 2006

• Servicing a Soaring Demand for Security Boats

  Two ex-RAF patrol boats have been sold to a Nigerian security company which will use them to combat the latest outbreak of piracy and the abduction of personnel from offshore oil rigs in that country. The deal was arranged by Plymouth Ship Brokerage, which acts as supplying broker and finance controller to local participating marine suppliers and trades. 01 Nov 2006