Security

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…