Thome ship one of four hit in UAE sabotage attacks

More details are emerging about the sabotage attacks on four ships reported yesterday by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) (see earlier story). The initial statement said only

MARAD advisory warns U.S.-flag ships of Iran threats

With tensions between the U.S. and Iran ratcheting up, the U.S. Maritime Administration  is warning of  growing threats to U.S.-flag ships. Yesterday, it  issued an MSCI (Maritime Security Communications with Industry) advisory

Statue Cruises honored with Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award

APRIL 25, 2018 — Statue Cruises, the official provider of ferry service to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island , was today presented with the prestigious Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis

Yemen conflict prompts new guidance on maritime security

JANUARY 24, 2018 — In response to the threats arising from the conflict in Yemen, BIMCO, ICS and INTERTANKO have published interim guidance on maritime security in the southern Red Sea and

OCIMF and ReCAAP step up counterpiracy cooperation

JULY 25, 2017 — In a move aimed at boosting the fight against piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia, the ReCAAP Information Sharing Center has signed an MOU with OCIMF.

NYPD takes delivery of another Response Boat – Medium

MAY 31, 2016 — Seattle, WA, based Kvichak Marine Industries, a Vigor Industrial company, has delivered a fourth, 45 ft Response Boat – Medium C (RB-M C) to its long-time customer, the

Southern Phillipines and Yemen seen as risk areas for ships

APRIL 26, 2016 — The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has issued a Ship Security Advisory recommending heightened vigilance while transiting off the Southern Philippines and Yemen. It follows

Migrant crisis: Ships said to need on board security teams

MAY 21, 2015 — As the Mediterranean migrant crisis mounts, the Chief Security Officer of an Estonian-based maritime security firm is saying that only those commercial ships operating with security personnel onboard

Still held in India, Seaman Guard 35 could face new trial

OCTOBER 13, 2014 — Although, back in July, the Madras High Court yesterday quashed the criminal case against all 35 crew members and security guards of the Seaman Guard Ohio (see earlier

Seaman Guard Ohio 35 granted bail

DECEMBER 27, 2013 — The Times of India reports that a court in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadhu, granted bail yesterday to the 25 guards and 10 crew members of Seaman Guard Ohio who

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