The AdvanFort Company signed on Axel Tuetken, the former country president in Tokyo for Maersk Line and Safmarine, as its business development director in Northern Europe, AdvanFort President William H. Watson said.From Toyko, Tuetken supervised offices in Osaka…
Three Somali men face a possible death penalty when they go on trial this week for a pirate attack that led to the death of four Americans.Jury selection begins Tuesday in the city of Norfolk, Virginia, for Ahmed Muse Salad, Abukar Osman Beyle and Shani Nurani Sheikh Abrar…
The Maritime Administration is proposing that organizations seeking to have their cruise vessel security and safety training programs certified by MARAD may voluntarily submit their programs for review and approval by the MARAD Administrator…
As international controversy continues about the “wheres,” “whys” and “how much” of maritime piracy in key international shipping areas, an important debate now focuses on the use of “floating armories” in efforts to restore security on the high seas…
The Federal Government has been advised by the Director, Nigerian Navy Chaplaincy, to provide appropriate & adequate platforms for the Nigerian Navy to quell piracy.Director, Nigerian Navy Chaplaincy, Lt. Commander Iyobosa Osaghae, at an…
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano hosted the first U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Portrait Unveiling Ceremony in honor of Governor Tom Ridge—our nation’s first Secretary of Homeland Security. “Governor Ridge has…
When bulk cargoes shift, liquefy, catch fire or explode as a consequence of poor loading procedures, the consequences can be massive. Ships may capsize, lose stability or sustain severe structural damage. Such happenings enhance the risks and occurrence of death…
Nexus Consulting release their updated best practice guidelines for maritime security firm selection by shipowners.“As the number of private maritime firms has grown from a handful just a few years ago to over a hundred today, we felt it…
Uncharted Ice: The U.S. Coast Guard's New Arctic Strategy. U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Bob Papp today revealed the nation's and the Coast Guard's blueprint for Arctic strategy. Long awaited, today's speech at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington…
The Club advises of US PSC detentions of vessels where water mist systems have been found disabled or otherwise left in an inoperable condition.The detentions follow inspections by Port State Control (PSC) where the system water supply valve has been found in the “closed” position…
Somalia wins extra cash, military aid, at the recent London donor summit.Britain will help boost radio communications on the Somali coast to combat piracy that the World Bank has estimated costs the world economy $18 billion despite the dramatic drop in incidents so far this year…
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office's (UKHO) security charts are designed to protect against risks, including piracy.The two new Admiralty Maritime Security Charts, cover the waters around India and Southeast Asia, including the Malacca Straits…
Escort ships for China's first aircraft carrier, the 'Liaoning', are quietly assembling at Qingdao Harbor & are expected to sail soon.Citing the Hong Kong-based Chinese-language newspaper 'Wen Wei Po' Focus Taiwan reports that the carrier battle group might comprise the Liaoning…
The United Nations Trust Fund for the Fight against Piracy approves projects in support of anti-piracy efforts in Somalia & other affected States in the region.Other affected States in the region, include Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Maldives and the Seychelles…
On June 3, 2013 the United States begins a capital murder trial against three alleged Somali pirates, accused of killing four Americans at sea.If convicted, the defendants could be sentenced to death. While more pirates are being convicted in courts around the world…
