Security – Page 7
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NewsSuicide rammings off Europe’s coasts: A viable threat?
According to Allan & Associates, a Hong Kong-headquartered security risk management consultancy, the maritime dimension is often overlooked when assessing the risk of Islamist extremism in southern Europe.
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NewsMS&D: Strategies for Maritime Security at SMM
The responsibilities of navies and coast guards are becoming more complex and demanding. At MS&D, the International Conference on Maritime Security and Defence held in conjunction with SMM, high ranking experts will discuss current trends and future challenges.
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NewsPiriou built oceanographic vessel
The Moroccan Royal Navy (MRN) has entrusted French boatbuilder Piriou with the vessel design and build of its new 72m hydro-oceanographic and multi-missions vessel.
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NewsRetrofit air intake system
Veotec ltd, a UK-based air intake specialist, has supplied the UK’s Royal Navy with specially designed filtration equipment for its fleet of 20m GRP Archer Class P2000 patrol vessels.
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NewsNew Damen MRAV range
Netherlands-headquartered Damen Shipyards Group has announced the introduction of a new range of Multi-Role Auxiliary Vessels (MRAV), during the recent Oceanographic Survey Vessel Conference in London
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NewsDryad diversifies into weather forecasting
Dryad Maritime, which is probably best known as a private security anti-piracy consultancy for shipping has released WxConnect, a new scalable, managed weather forecasting service for ships and fleets. The launch of the service comes as latest figures from the International Union of Marine Insurance show that losses due to ...
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NewsBaltic maritime security
Baltic Sea nations are cooperating more than ever to ensure safety, security and sovereignty, but it is a complex environment, with threats seen and unseen on, over and under the sea.
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NewsMore Stan Patrols for Nigeria
Following successful sea-trials, C&I Leasing Plc, a leading player in the Nigerian offshore support vessel market, has taken delivery of four SPa 1605 ballistic protected security patrol vessels from Netherlands-headquartered Damen.
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Anchor guards
With the advent of GPS monitoring, checking the position of a vessel at anchor has become routine and whilst two new devices on the market will constantly monitor the position for anchor dragging they do a great deal more. Both of these new devices are full scale monitoring systems that ...
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Subsea cable security
According to a UK-headquartered trade body fibre optic submarine cable security is one key priority among cable owners, operators, and chartered vessels.
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NewsSecurity focus at SMM
This Year’s SMM show in the German port city of Hamburg in September is set to focus on maritime security in a dedicated exhibition hall (B8).
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NewsBody armour for the marine environment
Protection for Maritime environments can be difficult to choose, and it is often hard to know whether your body armour will fit the bill. UK-based SafeGuard has been working with Security Institutions involved in Maritime Security to offer a vest and helmet that it claims are well-suited to Maritime work.
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NewsGreek distribution
The Greece based agent Franman SA, has been appointed exclusive representative for Denmark-based boatbuilder Tuco Marine´s ProZero vessel line in Greece, Cyprus and Egypt, where Franman SA will be promoting the ProZero Boats. The boats are fast and light Patrol boats, Interceptors and workboats.
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NewsOutboard motor security system
Outboard Warden is the latest product to come from Irish engineer, inventor and founder of BoatWarden, Kevin Hennessey, and he has been perfecting his system for a number of years: "Police, marine insurers and boat owners confirm engine thefts are on the increase and thieves are getting bolder, but Outboard ...
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NewsDutch fast raiding craft
Dutch Special Marine Group has designed a new small range of Fast Raiding Craft (FRC). The Netherlands-based company claims that a FRC combines the speed and manoeuvrability of an interceptor with an increased size and carrying capacity to hold elite troops and their equipment.
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News50 knot waterjet powered interceptors
Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with Finnish company Marine Alutech Oy Ab to provide 28 Waterjets for 14 Watercat K13 Fast Intercept Craft (FIC) which have been ordered by the Royal Oman Police.
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NewsMoroccan interceptors
In a third recent construction contract with Netherlands-headquartered Damen Shipyards Group, the Royal Moroccan Navy has ordered five Interceptor 1503 vessels. The vessels will be mobilised to combat illegal activities such as terrorism and smuggling in Moroccan waters.
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NewsVessel Watch
Vessel Watch is claimed to be the World''s most advanced digital marine radio communications system. Although designed primarily for use on super yachts, many of the features of this new system could find application in workboats where contact between the bridge and the crew is an essential part of the ...
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NewsTender tracker from Furuno
Carnival Cruise Line is installing a tender tracker developed by Japanese marine electronics giant Furuno on several of its cruise ships. Tender trackers are not new but this new Furuno developed system takes tracking one stage further by incorporating a degree of control, communication and monitoring that goes way beyond ...
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NewsFCS for Nigerian patrol duties
Netherlands-headquartered shipbuilder Damen has delivered its second Fast Crew Supplier 3307 Patrol to Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Limited (HIOSL) of Nigeria just 18 months after a sister vessel entered service.
