The private maritime security industry has supported the IMO development of guidance and an international standard for the industry, but now they are demanding the right to be consulted and to have the process funded by shipping.
continue reading "Dig Deep for Security"

The collective focus of the shipping and maritime security industries are on the IMO this week, as a verdict is eagerly awaited with regards to the control of armed guards. However, if the IMO fails to deliver a solution the EU could be about to introduce its own.
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RTI Group, a global, multidisciplinary forensic engineering consultancy serving law firms, insurers, corporations, and governments, announced the company’s plans for completing its new corporate headquarters in Stevensville, Maryland.
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has inked five-strategic collaborations with a series of UN agencies and the European Union (EU).
continue reading "Strategic Signatories"

The Belgian shipowners’ association KBR has pressed to be allowed to use private armed guards onboard their ships, but “trigger-happy-cowboys” need not apply.
continue reading "Belgians Look to go Armed"

Speaking at the IMO’s MSC90 meeting, new Secretary General Mr Sekimizu has been speaking of the problems associated with the use of armed guards onboard ships.
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As the IMO gathers for the 90^th Maritime Safety Committee meeting, there has been agreement to issue further guidance for the use of private maritime security companies; while a long awaited international set of standards could finally emerge.
continue reading "IMO Looks To Security Standard"

The world’s largest ship running solely on the power of the sun has officially completed the world’s first circumnavigation for a 100% solar powered ship.
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The captain of a cargo ship which hit west Cornwall sounded “increasingly intoxicated” before falling asleep on the bridge, a report says.
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The 90th session of the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee, is under way in London.
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One of the UKs oldest seafaring charities is launching a national maritime art competition in celebration of life at sea open to all budding artists.
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