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The Armed Security Response to Piracy…..and Some of the Hassles
MV Ocean Atlas, a U.S. flagged cargo ship fell afoul of Venezuelan authorities during a recent port call in Maracaibo. Although the situation has been resolved, with Ocean Atlas said to have sailed on...
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The Latest Piracy/Security Conundrum : West Africa
The source of PCASP (privately contracted armed security personnel) has been controversial over the past several years. Since the advent of this market in the security industry, much has been written...
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West Africa Piracy : Who are you going to call?
If you’re operating in the Gulf of Guinea / West Africa area and you’re being approached by small boats with hostile intent, you might well be asking yourself this question. In the Gulf of Aden/Horn...
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Security Moment : Nigerian Waters Free of Pirates?!
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Director of Shipping Development, Captain Warredi Enisuoh, recently addressed the carriage of unarmed security personnel onboard vessels...
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Piracy/Terrorist Moment : RPG and Missile Attack Preparations
Twenty-nine years ago in the Persian Gulf, a U.S.-flagged supertanker came under attack by Silkworm missiles launched from Iranian territory. The $2-million in damage included shattered bridge...
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Security Moment : Anchor Watch
An alert anchor watch is critical in areas where boardings by pirates, terrorists or the common thief might be expected. Where are these places? Unfortunately, this is almost anywhere in the world...
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