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Sunday, February 19, 2023
Israeli-Linked Ship Attacked Last Week In Arabian Sea
Maritime Security

Israeli-Linked Ship Attacked Last Week In Arabian Sea

JERUSALEM, Feb 18 (Reuters) – An Israeli-linked tanker was lightly damaged in an attack last week by an airborne object while sailing through

February 19, 2023
Total Views: 3200

Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Asphalt Queen tanker
Maritime Security Incidents

Boarders Exit Asphalt Princess Off UAE

DUBAI, Aug 4 (Reuters) – Oman on Wednesday identified the Panama-flagged Asphalt Princess as the tanker involved in a hijacking which Britain’s

August 4, 2021
Total Views: 2815

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Asphalt Queen tanker
Shipping

Tanker Seized by Suspected Iranian-Backed Forces in Arabian Sea, Maritime Sources Say

By Lisa Barrington and Jonathan Saul DUBAI/LONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) – Iranian-backed forces are believed to have seized an oil tanker in the Gulf off the

August 3, 2021
Total Views: 11686

Friday, April 5, 2013
USCG Vessel Traffic Service Houston
Blog

Security Zone Violation Disrupts Houston Ship Channel

It seems like the VTS in Houston is working as advertised. You can’t just drive wherever you want down there without getting a visit from the local

April 5, 2013
Total Views: 57

Sunday, January 27, 2013
iranian maritime security pirates video
Incidents

Iranian Security Team in High Seas Shootout with Somali Pirates [VIDEO]

An Iranian security team proves once again that the best defense against pirate attack, is a well-armed security team in this undated video. 9 Somali pirates

January 27, 2013
Total Views: 53

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Details Emerge of Viral Video Showing Shipboard Security Team Firing at Approaching Pirates
Piracy

Details Emerge of Viral Video Showing Shipboard Security Team Firing at Approaching Pirates

The private security firm who had a video go viral of one of their shipboard teams defending themselves against an approaching pirate skiff has been

May 9, 2012
Total Views: 1168

Friday, April 20, 2012
nexus consulting .50 cal
News

Nexus Consulting Notes Troubling Issues Within Viral Anti-Pirate Assault Video

In early April, a video surfaced which depicted a ship’s security team on an all-out assault against an apparent pirate attack.  For most the video was

April 20, 2012
Total Views: 102

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Enrica Lexie
Incidents

Trigger-happy Vessel Security Detail Kills 2 Indian Fishermen

According to a statement by the Indian Coast Guard, two fishermen are now dead due to a tragic case of mistaken identity off the coast of India. While sailing

February 15, 2012
Total Views: 25

Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Think Tank Warns Of China War Threat At Sea
Uncategorized

Think Tank Warns Of China War Threat At Sea

SYDNEY (Dow Jones)–China’s expanding military reach is fuelling the risk of war on Asia’s seas as governments in the region tussle over

June 28, 2011
Total Views: 2

Friday, January 14, 2011
Global Maritime Crime Update: 6 – 14 January 2011
News

Global Maritime Crime Update: 6 – 14 January 2011

PERU: Vehicle carrier was robbed 9 Jan at Callao anchorage, Peru. NIGERIA: Chemical tanker robbed and hijacked 11 Jan 15NM off  Lagos, Nigeria. Two fishing

January 14, 2011
Total Views: 6

Saturday, September 11, 2010
Uncategorized

Magellan Star Pirate Take-Down – Give The Master A Pat On The Back For A Text-Book Defence

US Marines who took the Magellan Star from the pirates who boarded it the previous day are being roundly and properly congratulated for their professionalism

September 11, 2010
Total Views: 140

Thursday, September 9, 2010
Maritime Security Incidents

Maritime Blogger Recaptures ship taken by pirates

Image Credit: USNI Blog Remember when the team of U.S. Marines stormed the tanker full of pirates and took back the ship?  You should, because as we reported

September 9, 2010
Total Views: 32

Maritime Security Incidents

U.S. Marines Take Back Hijacked Ship Off Somalia

Earlier today, a team of U.S. Marines from the 5th Marine Expeditionary Unit successfully boarded and seized the German owned M/V Magellan Star after it was

September 9, 2010
Total Views: 13

Sunday, July 25, 2010
Maritime Security

The Importance Of Accounting For People At Sea

Here is a more information about how the Mumbai terrorist attack developed, provided by UK based Warship magazine. That the boat carrying the terrorists was

July 25, 2010
Total Views: 2

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Incidents

Update: South Korean Ship Sinking

By John M. Glionna and Ju-min Park | The Los Angeles Times | Photo: AP March 30, 2010 Reporting from Seoul – Plunging into the murky waters of the

March 30, 2010
Total Views: 6

Friday, September 11, 2009
USCG

Coast Guard Excersize Sparks Confusion in The Nation’s Capital

Via The New York Times: A Coast Guard training exercise in the Potomac River near the Pentagon stirred alarm and confusion on Friday morning around the time

September 11, 2009
Total Views: 3

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Maritime Security Incidents

Piracy in European Waters?

With piracy along the horn of Africa creating such a buzz in the media, it is a common misconception that the act is confined to this area where onshore

August 12, 2009
Total Views: 44

Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Maritime Security

Coast Guard Issues A Maritime Security Directive in Response to Piracy

In response to the uprise in piracy and recent attacks on U.S. flagged vessels, the USCG has issued the Maritime Security Directive 104-6 (rev. 2) issued under

May 12, 2009
Total Views: 19

Friday, April 10, 2009
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Incidents

Maersk Alabama Piracy Incident – Update

Capt. Richard Phillips, who has been held hostage by Somali Pirates since Wednesdays hijack attempt, jumped overboard in an apparent attempt to swim to the USS

April 10, 2009
Total Views: 24

Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Maritime Security

UKMTO Transit Corridor

Source: Maritime Information Center The International Chamber Of Commerce tells us: EUNAVFOR strongly recommends that merchant vessels conduct their passage

December 9, 2008
Total Views: 92
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