This is cool, and thanks to David for sending me this link. Now what would really be cool, is to use your GI Bill for this training. Also, if you follow the link to the academy, there are other interesting courses and licenses that you can get that relate to maritime security and boat […]
So according to this article, and the history of modern piracy in the GoA, this is the pirate season. A perfect combination of weather and sea conditions are allowing pirates to do their deed. And guess what? Naval forces, as well as vessels that have armed security, are ready for them and giving […]
Finally, someone is starting to talk some sense when it comes to this stuff. I commend the Captain for giving an honest assessment and presenting a voice of reason. If you are in the maritime security business, this is the kind of stuff that should be required reading. It will give you the necessary […]
Awhile back I posted the job ad for this contract, and it sounds like MPRI has been given the go for it. For you guys that were on standby or are currently involved, congrats and I hope it works out for you.
I am still a little foggy as to what exactly MSEP will […]
Small, fast boats with a handful of armed mariners are an “emerging way to handle the [piracy] problem in a safe way,” said Jim Jorrie, CEO of Espada Logistics and Security-MENA, a San Antonio-based company offering such services.
But shipping industry experts frown on the practice.
“It slightly smacks of vigilantism […]
This was a cool little report, and I had no idea that LTTE was conducting swarming attacks like this. This also gives me pause in regards to our current maritimes security challenges. What if Somali pirates started using swarming methods in order to take down boats? Could a security team on a ship, hold off 25 […]
Another great hidden gem of a paper about one of my favorite topics. I also really perked up on the conclusions of the paper. That privateering did not go away because the concept sucked. Nope. It went away, because of competition with government owned Navies who wanted to do it all. It kind […]
Sounds like an interesting gig if you can get on. Notice the SIA license requirement, as well as the multi-language deal. I am seeing the SIA being more of requirement for security contracting internationally, and that license would certainly make you more marketable. Maybe someone from the company can add some more commentary about […]
I haven’t heard anything about Guardian GBS Security before, nor do I know anything about this warship they contracted out. But if true, then that is pretty damn cool. Although Blackwater is probably scratching their head right now, as they try to sell the MacArthur while it rusts away in Spain. If any of […]
