Security

The Regional Anti-Piracy Prosecution & Intelligence Coordination Centre (RAPPICC), a multinational agency based in the Seychelles and largely funded by the UK government, has launched with the aim of targeting the leaders…

Three hundred ships were attacked by pirates in 2012 according to the International Maritime Board (IMB).

Following the report from the International Maritime Bureau announcing a drop in global piracy during the first half of 2012 there have been calls for shipping operators to avoid any temptation to…

That they faced an ‘atypical’ hijacking was the first thing data from Jeppesen’s PiracyUpdate showed a crisis team dealing with a recent incident off the Ivory Coast.

A newly launched anti-piracy system has been given the thumbs up by London based maritime security and operations consultants Flag Victor.

Zodiac Milpro sector has supplied a top of the range Zodiac Hurricane ZH935 Mach 2 RIB for use by the advanced new Offshore Patrol Vessel, LAdroit.

Atlas Elektronik will deliver portable Diver Detection Sonars (DDS) for installation on the latest frigate of the German Navy, the Type F125.

The very first candidates have completed their two week training for maritime vessel protection.

Maritime security company, Sonardyne International Ltd has successfully completed the installation of an integrated intruder detection system for an undisclosed strategic waterside installation in the Middle East.

Bomb disposal experts Ramora UK operate on a 24/7 basis so it is not unusual to receive a call from a major oil and gas company believing it has located un-exploded ordinance…

There is growing interest on Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) to perform both routine and dangerous tasks, with their ability to operate autonomously at sea.

Robot drones are to help in the anti-piracy fight as they will soon be able to distinguish small pirate boats from other vessels, solving a problem for operators who must try to…

SeaHold Geoships Ltd’s subsidiary company Brooking Shipping Limited (BSL), has been awarded a ship management contract for an escort vessel which is anticipated to generate £1.9m each year.

Zurich based public safety and security solutions provider AGT International has formed a partnership with the Yellow River Conservancy Commission (YRCC) of the People’s Republic of China.