Security – Page 10
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NewsNew anti-piracy agency launches
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 of piracy groups.
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IMO leads praise for piracy reduction
A number of international maritime groups have welcomed the recent decrease in the number of attempted and successful attacks against ships by Somalia based pirates operating in the Gulf of Aden and the western Indian Ocean.
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NewsAdapting to changing piracy patterns
Three hundred ships were attacked by pirates in 2012 according to the International Maritime Board (IMB).
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NewsMaintain security despite piracy drop
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 relax their vigilance against the threat.
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Web-based maritime risk portal
Global business risk consultancy Control Risks has launched an innovative new web-based maritime information portal.
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News‘Piracy Update’ follows hijacking progress
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.
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NewsFlag Victor validates WatchStander technology
A newly launched anti-piracy system has been given the thumbs up by London based maritime security and operations consultants Flag Victor.
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NewsPatrol vessel’s RIB enhances security role
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, L''Adroit.
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Maritime security firm scoops business awards
UK based maritime and offshore security training and consultancy firm Eos Risk Management was awarded two Business Excellence Awards by ActionCOACH UK at a recent ceremony in London.
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Anti-piracy and hostage situation awareness DVD
Piracy is a threat to all sizes of vessels in some parts of the world. The more we know, the more we can minimise the risks and react to dangerous situations, or avoid them altogether.
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NewsDiver Detection Sonar secures German ships
Atlas Elektronik will deliver portable Diver Detection Sonars (DDS) for installation on the latest frigate of the German Navy, the Type F125.
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NewsVessel protection officers complete training
The very first candidates have completed their two week training for maritime vessel protection.
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NewsSecurity system deployed for secret facility
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.
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Rolls rejoices with USV development award
Rolls-Royce will lead a project to develop new technologies to support unmanned marine vehicle missions, following an award of $3m from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
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BV joins Securymind in piracy initiative
International classification society Bureau Veritas has joined forces with French maritime security consultants Securymind to provide an auditing and verification service for companies providing armed guards to protect ships against piracy.
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NewsRamora takes on deepest ever EOD operation
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 (UXO) near a subsea asset.
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NewsAutonomous surveillance from Harbour Wing
There is growing interest on Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) to perform both routine and dangerous tasks, with their ability to operate autonomously at sea.
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NewsRobots drones to spot the pirate boats
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 tell the difference in congested waters.
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NewsGeoships moves into security ship management
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.
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NewsSecurity of flood early warning system
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.
