Maritime Security
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Pirate Threat Increases on W. African Coast
The ICC International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Centre recommends extreme vigilance aboard ships in West African waters. Since mid-August three vessels have been hijacked by pirates in this region. These recent…
Guidance for Private Maritime Security Providers Agreed by IMO’s MSC
Interim guidance to private maritime security companies (PMSCs) agreed by IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), at latest meeting in London A special high-level segment of the MSC saw an intense debate, over the first…
IBIA to deliver Enhanced Bunkering Course
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has appointed the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) as one of two bodies to be the training service provider of its Enhanced Bunkering Course for Cargo…
Piracy in West African Waters on the Increase
International Maritime Bureau report shows more piracy attlacks in Q1 2012 in West African waters , increased range One hundred and two incidents of piracy and armed robbery have been reported for the first quarter of…
Finnish Border Guard Order New Boats
On December 21, 2011, STX Finland Oy and the Finnish Border Guard signed an agreement on construction of a next generation offshore patrol vessel. The vessel will be built at the STX Rauma shipyard and delivered to the…
