Maritime Security News


Dryad Appoints Askaroff as Chair

Feb 19, 2014

The U.K.’s leading maritime intelligence provider, Dryad Maritime has announced the appointment of Nik Askaroff as Chair, the first appointment of its type at the company.Nik has over 25 years’ experience of growing international businesses…

DSIC Appoints Ahern to Advisory Board

Feb 18, 2014

Decision Sciences International Corporation (DSIC), an advanced technology provider of security and detection systems, today announced that The Honorable Jayson P. Ahern, former Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs & Border Protection, was appointed to the company's Advisory Board…

Papp to Deliver State of the Coast Guard Address

Feb 18, 2014

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Commandant Adm. Bob Papp will deliver the 2014 State of the Coast Guard Address Feb. 26, 2014, in the Cdr. Raymond J. 'Ray' Evans Conference Center at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, beginning at 10:30 a.m.In what will be his final State of the Coast Guard Address…

Management Changes at Ambrey Risk

Feb 18, 2014

Ambrey Risk Commercial Director, John Thompson, takes over the role of Managing Director (U.K.) to the company, leaving fellow Director, Chris Charnley, to step up to a new role as Ambrey’s Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Thompson, 33, and Charnley…

Winfield Joins Guardian Management Team

Feb 18, 2014

Guardian Maritime Ltd. announced the appointment of Jean Winfield as its new Marketing Director, strengthening their worldwide management team.  Jean has more than 20 years’ experience in public relations and marketing, with the last 15…

The Coast Guard’s Proposed Maritime Preemption Assessment Framework

Feb 17, 2014

What it may foretell about the coming towing vessel rule.In the May 2013 issue of Maritime Reporter & Engineering News, Dennis Bryant published a provocative article titled Rebuilding the Presumption of Preemption. Pointing to recent examples…

Chemical Weapons Destruction Ship Arrives Spain

Feb 13, 2014

The 'MV Cape Ray' has arrived at Rota, Spain, for a port visit while en route to aid in removal of Syrian chemical materials, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren informs the American Forces Press Service.The vessel -- part of the Transportation…

Coast Guard OPC Sweepstakes Narrowed to Three Yards

Feb 12, 2014

Acquisition Update: U.S. Coast Guard Awards Three Contracts for Offshore Patrol Cutter Preliminary and Contract Design.In a process that has come a long way since the early days of the Coast Guard's so-called 'Deepwater' recapitalization efforts…

Coast Guard to Secure Democratic Conference

Feb 11, 2014

The U.S. Coast Guard will establish a temporary security zone Wednesday to Friday in designated waters of the Choptank River for the Democratic Issues Conference.The security zone is scheduled to begin at 3 a.m. Wednesday and may limit or…

ICS Board Prepares for IMO Meeting

Feb 11, 2014

The Board of Directors of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing national shipowners’ associations from 35 nations and over 80% of the world merchant fleet, met in London recently.   IMO Ballast Water Management Convention…

InterManager Urges Calm over Possible Filipino Officer Ban

Feb 11, 2014

Ship managers should put in place sensible contingency plans to guard against a worst-case scenario should Filipino officers potentially find themselves banned from working on EU-flagged vessels. This follows concerns raised by the European…

Commercial Marine World on Show at Seawork

Feb 10, 2014

From countries across the globe, including Australia, Canada, the U.S. and Europe, more than 500 exhibitors will be at Seawork International, the commercial marine exhibition and conference, opening on Tuesday, June 10 for its annual three-day run in the ABP Port of Southampton…

Drum Cussac Security Business up in 2013

Feb 05, 2014

Drum Cussac's maritime security market share grew by 50 percent in 2013  In the second half of 2013, the number of secured transits conducted by Drum Cussac, using both armed and un-armed security consultants, was 16% up on the same period in 2012…

Solace Global Appoints Security Advisory Board

Feb 05, 2014

As part of its continued expansion, Solace Global, the world's most trusted provider of security in maritime, offshore and land-based environments, has announced the formation of a prominent security Advisory Board. The board will draw on its extensive experience and knowledge in global security…

Federal Strategy for a Safer Arctic Released

Jan 31, 2014

White House Releases Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic RegionThe White House yesterday released the Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The Administration solicited input from Alaska Natives…

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