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New Counter-Piracy Guidelines
www.TandLnews.com.au reports that the Australian government has come out with new guidelines outlining measures shipping operators and seafarers should take in order to detect, deter and prevent piracy and robbery at sea Safety Postmarketing Sildenafil citrate (Viagra)diabetes, high blood pressure,âappun-in … Continue reading
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Anti-Piracy System
“International Maritime Security Network, LLC conducted their first phase testing of the originally designed, non-lethal Triton Shield Anti-Piracy System (APS). Horizon Lines, LLC, a US flagged container ship operator serving US domestic routes and Asia, offered their resources and assets … Continue reading
The Release of Arctic Sea’s Crew
“We can now say that the operation has been carried out successfully. It was done with brilliance.” The statement was made on Monday, August 17 by Russia’s ambassador to Nato, < Dmitry Rogozin. He said Nato forces had joined the … Continue reading
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SURVEY: Piracy & Cruising
I recently sent the following survey to everyone on my contact list. If you would like to participate, please answer the questions and forward your answers to my assistant. Please ask your friends, family, and business associates to participate as … Continue reading
Posted in Serving our Seas Tagged cruise line safety, cruise line travel, cruise ships, Piracy, piracy solutions Leave a comment
SOMALIAN PIRACY: A COMPLEX ISSUE
Like many people around the world, I continue to follow the media coverage of the piracy rampage occurring mainly off the coast of South Africa. Today’s headlines cover the arrival of the lone surviving pirate from the skirmish involving … Continue reading
Posted in Serving our Seas Tagged illegal fishing, Maersk Alabama, Piracy, Somalia, toxic waste dumping Leave a comment
Recent Sea Heroes
In past blog entries, I have mentioned my survival of the Andrea Doria tragedy, and my resulting passion for safety at sea. My recent writing has concentrated on safety precautions, safety equipment, and current rules and regulations, as well … Continue reading
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Piracy: Can Cruise Lines Increase Passenger Safety?
Piracy continues to be a hot topic in the news, and I find myself engulfed in the on-going saga. Somalian pirates have made good on their word to pirate more ships and take more crew members hostage in an effort … Continue reading
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Pirates Unlike Captain Hook
When I was a young girl, Captain Hook of Peter Pan fame probably best represented the image of a pirate in young minds. Sword in one hand, hook in the other, he was a menacing and unlikable figure, but not … Continue reading