Security

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

Sentry, a fast unmanned reconnaissance and surveillancecraft developed by QinetiQ, that brings together military design requirementswith a compact waterjet propelled platform, was publicly demonstrated for thefirst time on QinetiQs stand at Defence…

The French cross-channel ferry Port of Calaissaw more than 11m passengers through its facilities last year whilst freighttraffic also increased by a remarkable 11.8% to nearly 2m trucks. 

Security specialist Octavian Security has beenappointed by the GBA Group to provide manned guarding services for a number ofits vehicle import terminals across the UK.

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

American environmental services company CleanHarbors has extended its range of provision to also include emergency response,industrial maintenance, and marine security.

Hazardous area lighting specialists VictorLighting have launched a new large aperture, front entry floodlight availablein both narrow and wide beam patterns.

Successful trials of the latest satellite basedcontainer tracking technology, SECURED by CargoTrax, have been announced.

As with most new technologies, thermal imagingcameras for maritime safety and port security applications have seen a pricedrop recently.

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…

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…

Global maritime security provider Securewest International has called on the leading maritime regulatory bodies and, if necessary, governments to implement an international maritime security services gold standard in a bid to halt…

Governments and port authorities acknowledge that the 17 million cargo containers in use around the world are a weak link in national security arrangements. Importers/ exporters and manufacturers understand that poor container…

Swedish boat builder Dockstavarvet delivered a second security craft to Russia last month. Smaller than the first boat, the HSPC 11.3 M was turned over to Moscow based brokers Autogrand Marine Ltd…

A new design surveillance camera from Texas USA based Night Vision Technologies will enhance safety and security by improving the operators ability to detect, observe and identify objects and activity in total…

As the second anniversary of the implementation of the ISPS Code rapidly approaches, it is an appropriate time for port facilities and ships to consider how workable their security plans remain and…

The American Association of Port Authorities has urged the US Congress to only pass legislation which enhances port security while also promoting international trade and investment. In the wake of a Congressional…