Security – Page 12

  • News

    Maritime security firm scoops business awards

    2012-08-22T07:30:00Z

    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.

  • News

    Anti-piracy and hostage situation awareness DVD

    2012-08-22T07:30:00Z

    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.

  • Cerberus serves to protect military vessels from underwater threats by alerting the operators to the presence of divers and other potential threats
    News

    Diver Detection Sonar secures German ships

    2012-08-16T11:34:00Z

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

  • Candidates are seen undergoing training
    News

    Vessel protection officers complete training

    2012-07-25T07:30:00Z

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

  • A diver inspects the installation of Sentinel sonar heads and Scylla underwater loudhailers
    News

    Security system deployed for secret facility

    2012-07-25T07:30:00Z

    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.

  • News

    Rolls rejoices with USV development award

    2012-07-25T07:30:00Z

    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).

  • News

    BV joins Securymind in piracy initiative

    2012-05-21T18:19:00Z

    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.

  • The British buoyant contact mine in just under 1,200m of water was towed away from the subsea asset before detonation.
    News

    Ramora takes on deepest ever EOD operation

    2012-05-21T18:18:00Z

    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.

  • The technology for this sailing USV is based on both trimaran and catamaran vessels.
    News

    Autonomous surveillance from Harbour Wing

    2012-05-21T18:18:00Z

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

  • LADAR pictures in 3D will help to capture pirates Image: ONR
    News

    Robots drones to spot the pirate boats

    2012-05-18T07:00:00Z

    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.

  • Express Opportune offers 24/7 protection to commercial vessels passing through high risk areas.
    News

    Geoships moves into security ship management

    2011-12-02T09:00:00Z

    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.

  • With the Yellow River passing through populous areas, the FEWS initiative was established to effectively protect the safety of Chinese citizens and their property.
    News

    Security of flood early warning system

    2011-12-02T09:00:00Z

    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.

  • The Marin Evo 150 STE mass-flow excavator being deployed with customised jetting tool from the AOS Constructor.
    News

    Subsea team secures crucial pipelines

    2011-10-24T10:00:00Z

    Subsea excavation specialists Marin Group recently played a key role in clearing unexploded ordnance from the route of three new pipelines crucial to Iraq''s future oil exports.

  • The Lower Manhattan skyline seen from New Jersey pre-9/11.
    News

    Port security an issue on 9/11 anniversary

    2011-09-08T10:56:00Z

    Port and industry leaders across the Western Hemisphere paused on Sunday 11 September to remember those tragically lost in the terrorist attacks in America 10 years ago.

  • Bradwell Marina now has a 24 hour security system which monitors, records and alerts both the marina and the boat owners of problems.
    News

    Bullet cameras seal security at Bradwell

    2011-09-06T09:00:00Z

    Bradwell Marina is one of the largest boating sites in Essex UK, holding millions of pounds worth of boating equipment.

  • PSA puts users on board a Rotterdam Port Authority Patrol vessel during a routine patrol through the Port of Rotterdam.
    News

    Security software soothes suspicious minds

    2011-09-02T09:00:00Z

    Netherlands based virtual training and simulation developer VSTEP was proud to have its Port Security Awareness (PSA) software shortlisted in the Security category for the recent Safety at Sea International Awards 2011 in London.

  • The nine new high speed patrol boats will be used for for preventing financial crime and smuggling in Italy. Photo: FB Design, Carlo Borlenghi
    News

    Fast patrol fleet guards Italian lakes

    2011-06-26T14:00:00Z

    Nine new vessels designed by world famous racing boat driver and designer Fabio Buzzi and fully equipped with Raymarine electronics, have been delivered to the Guardia di Finanza.

  • One of two Local Operative Centres for the new system is located in Galata (Varna).
    News

    SIGNALIS signs on with surveillance system

    2011-06-24T15:00:00Z

    Bremen based ATLAS ELEKTRONIK has completed the delivery of the coastal surveillance system which was ordered by the Bulgarian Ministry of Finance.

  • To date, no vessel has been hijacked while carrying armed guards.
    News

    Piracy and what SAMI is doing about it

    2011-05-18T20:55:00Z

    The numbers of reported maritime security incidents off Somalia and in the Indian Ocean continue to grow, writes Steven Jones of the newly formed Security Association for the Marine Industry (SAMI).

  • The Buccaneer Launcher can deploy line, netting, or various projectiles to disable approaching pirate craft.
    News

    Buccaneer is bad news for pirates

    2011-03-08T10:56:00Z

    Pirate attacks have become increasingly common, not least in the Somali region.