tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56034653619440094252024-02-19T04:55:56.279-08:00Maritime Security, Gulf of AdenMaritime security in the Gulf of Aden and the East Coast of Africa and related issuesHumanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.comBlogger247125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-28760380265973071562012-05-01T01:57:00.000-07:002012-05-01T01:57:04.003-07:00ISSG Group Establishes in Ras al Khaimah<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span lang="EN-CA">ISSG GROUP OF COMPANIES will focus its
efforts on what it is best able to do with the resources available. By
maintaining a system that brings together various humanitarian efforts, those
resources can be moved efficiently without placing an undue burden on any one
partner. At the same time, ISSG GROUP OF COMPANIES will maintain a broad range
of capabilities, allowing mission planners the opportunity to choose the best
tool for the job. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA">Flexibility and operational focus is one of
ISSG GROUP OF COMPANIES’ greatest strength. By working backwards from the
solution, needs are more clearly identified and the opportunities needed to
meet those needs are more readily apparent. Our primary goal is to ensure that
the mission is achieved and can be sustained...and to find the appropriate
solutions necessary to make that happen.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA">ISSG GROUP OF COMPANIES' ability to think
outside the box—sometimes described as periodically checking inside the box—is
one of its greatest strengths. The source of this strength comes from a unique
balance of technical competence, operational experience and continuous learning
brought together under a management structure that truly recognizes the value
of innovation, creativity and persistence.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA">ISSG GROUP OF COMPANIES will play a pivotal
role in the humanitarian supply chain. It will, through coordination and
community building, help humanitarian aid agencies leverage off each other’s
operations and plans. It will, through creativity and innovation, find
solutions to complex challenges. It will, through maintaining an operational
focus and persistence of effort prevail under difficult conditions and during
high operational tempos. It will, by harmonizing efforts at various points
within the supply chain, provide the international aid agencies better
assurance that the humanitarian aid can get to its location on time, in
acceptable condition and for reasonable costs. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA">There are generally three kinds of people
in the world. There are those that do—and by risking greatly may either succeed
or fail. There are those that watch those that do—and may contribute through
their comments but who never have the satisfaction of having achieved great
goals. And there are those that wish that they did—the tragic that saw
opportunities and failed to summon the courage to take the risks necessary to
seize opportunity. The same holds true for corporations.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA">The ISSG GROUP OF COMPANIES is a global
entity that began with a vision to achieve great things and then strove to
achieve that vision. While most are familiar with the maritime security efforts
that have protected merchant shipping for over four years, the ISSG Group of
Companies actually consists of eight companies with ten offices spread around
the world. As we enter our next phase of operations and undertake the next
great vision with partners in the Middle East, it is important that people have
the opportunity to see beyond the public image and are introduced to the less
public entities within the overall network.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA">ISSG UAE </span></i></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA">will serve as the operational arm. It plans to own and
operate a fleet of assets including ships, cargo aircraft, rotary wing
aircraft, land transportation and heavy equipment through its initial
investment. Operating with the cooperation of the Emirate of
Ras al Khaimah, this entity is formed for the operation of the office space,
airport, maritime city, warehousing and logistical networks. These efforts,
when combined and supported by training and insurance operations, will act as a
central hub for global humanitarian efforts referred to as Global Humanitarian
Central.</span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA">These
efforts will increase the demands on the transportation system in Ras al
Khaimah, particularly at its airport and seaport. The movement of cargo will
factor significantly in this as the Global Humanitarian Central warehousing
establishes stockpiles of emergency supplies that can be stored, located and
moved efficiently for multiple NGOs. This movement will be initiated through
the Ras al Khaimah airport that currently has surplus capacity to handle the
increased flow of cargo aircraft.</span></i></div>Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-71316369453654208242012-04-27T11:53:00.000-07:002012-04-27T11:54:10.998-07:00ISSG Moving Ahead in International Leadership<br />
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<span lang="EN-CA">There are generally three kinds of people
in the world. There are those that do—and by risking greatly may either succeed
or fail. There are those that watch those that do—and may contribute through
their comments but who never have the satisfaction of having achieved great
goals. And there are those that wish that they did—the tragic that saw
opportunities and failed to summon the courage to take the risks necessary to
seize opportunity. The same holds true for corporations.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-CA">The ISSG Group of Companies is an entity
that began with a vision to achieve great things and then strove to achieve
that vision. While most are familiar with the maritime security efforts that
have protected merchant shipping for over four years, the ISSG Group of
Companies actually consists of eight companies with ten offices spread around
the world. As we enter our next phase of operations and undertake the next
great vision with partners in the Middle East, it is important that people have
the opportunity to see beyond the public image and are introduced to the less
public entities within the overall network.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA">ISSG-USA</span></i><span lang="EN-CA"> serves to provide a point of contact in our efforts to ensure
proper coordination with government and NGO organizations in projects in the
area of international support for humanitarian aid and assistance. This
corporate liaison company is based in Delaware, USA.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA">ISSG
– Egypt</span></i><span lang="EN-CA"> provides a consistent and capable liaison
for the purpose of transiting the Suez Canal. It is also positioned and
prepared to undertake roles for the future use of the International Airport at
Port Said, one of the major staging points for relief efforts across the North
of Africa.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA">ISSG
– Philippines </span></i><span lang="EN-CA">focuses on maritime consultancy,
including ship management and crewing operations. Based in our Manila office
and supported with MOU’s with Progressive Shipping of Manila for crewing, this
office supports our vessels involved in humanitarian operations and other
merchant vessels.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA">ISSG
– India</span></i><span lang="EN-CA"> has been the most public face of the
company, largely through our efforts in the realm of vessel protection. It is
the main maritime security component of the ISSG Group of Companies and,
through our partnership with Jai Malanath Security of India; the ISSG Group of
Companies is able to provide highly-capable former MARCOS personnel for the
shipping industry at competitive cost.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA">ISSG
– Maldives</span></i><span lang="EN-CA"> provides an entity ideally located to
support flight and sea operations throughout Asia, the East of Africa and or
humanitarian operations that need to bring supplies from East Asia. This center
is established to be able to provide both flight and sea operations support.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA">ISSG-Comoros</span></i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA"> </span></b><span lang="EN-CA">was originally established in support of maritime security
operations and port services. It has been repositioned on the mainland of
Africa for the support of flight and sea operations, largely associated with
humanitarian aid.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA">ISSG-Seychelles</span></i><span lang="EN-CA"> is currently undergoing its third phase and transformation to an
international, operational NGO. Focussing specifically on the logistical and
transportation support (by air or sea) across the operational humanitarian
community, this entity has been established to provide key support to agencies
like the WFP, International Red Cross, International Red Crescent Society,
UNICEF and others. By maintaining a clear and concise focus on the movement of
critical supplies to operational relief missions, this NGO will establish
itself as an effective and efficient means of ensuring that needed at gets to
its destination on time and in good condition.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA">As we enter the third phase of operations,
many of these efforts will become more apparent. In the near future, we will be
releasing information that will describe how those companies who have already
dared greatly to assist the disadvantaged—and those that are daring greatly in
setting up to do so—will be able to benefit from these services and the
outcomes of a series of projects that will be of unprecedented scale.</span></div>Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-40561069560040596862012-04-20T21:57:00.001-07:002012-04-20T21:57:45.538-07:00IAMSP-ASIS-ICOCAs Reported <a href="http://iamsponline.org/2012/04/21/asis-reaches-key-goal-with-psc-1-and-ansi-standards/" target="_blank">HERE </a>, The IAMSP has significantly assisted in the standards with the lead voice from the Maritime Security sector.<br />
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<i>"IAMSP congratulates ASIS International on the acceptance of the PSC.1 Standard for the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers into the ANSI system of standards. This achievement was a truly remarkable effort under the coordination of Dr Marc Siegel of ASIS International's standards development body that brought together representatives of foreign governments, the private sector, and non-government organizations. IAMSP, through the efforts of Allan McDougall, participated as the clearest voice representing issues and challenges within the maritime security domain, the largest group of signatories to the ICoC. This participation is representative of IAMSP's concrete efforts and volunteerism on behalf of the maritime security industry, something that continues to be vital as these efforts (and others) move forward.<br /><br />IAMSP recently put forward comments regarding the ICoC Charter, expressing significant concerns over its structure and a number of specific measures. As an Association, we continue to be committed to the intent of the ICoC and will continue to support the ASIS International efforts in the development of those standards supporting the Code. Our primary focus will continue to be ensuring that the intent of the ICoC to weave respect for human rights and similar considerations into the business practices within the private security domain remains in the forefront of the Code and its integration into the maritime security domain.<br /><br />We will continue our efforts in representing the industry through all phases of these efforts, working collaboratively with the various groups and interests involved to ensure that our members, and the maritime security industry in general, is given appropriate voice in these important efforts. While we continue to represent various trades and crafts within the maritime security domain, this effort, and others like it, demonstrate our commitment to operate in a leadership role with other credible associations to the betterment of the industry as a whole.<br /><br />Again, our congratulations to all the representatives that participated in the development of this standard and who have been active in subsequent efforts and particularly ASIS International for providing the leadership and technical means of moving this important effort forward.</i>"<br />
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Congratulations and a job well done.Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-59685938926205868372012-03-19T20:20:00.000-07:002012-03-19T20:20:33.374-07:00IAMSP-AMSSA sign MOU<i>This is a fantastic step for both IAMSP and AMSSA as found <a href="http://iamsponline.org/about/" target="_blank">HERE </a>on the IAMSP web site:</i><br />
<br />
<b>Public Release 201203-001</b><br />
Topic: AMSSA and IAMSP – Harmonizing Efforts in Support of African efforts<br />
Athens, Greece (11 March 2012) – The International Association of Maritime Security Professionals (IAMSP) and the African Maritime Safety and Security Agency (AMSSA) today signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), harmonizing their efforts to assist in the development of a safe, secure, sustainable and environmentally sound maritime transportation system (MTS) in Africa.<br />
IAMSP, through this MOU, gains direct access to a number of AMSSA efforts and initiatives. AMSSA will receive significant support from IAMSP in its ongoing efforts at levels ranging from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to training at the local level. The MOU has specific provisions allowing the sharing of information, expertise and efforts both on the ground in Africa and at international plenary groups. David Stone, signing the MOU on behalf of IAMSP, comments that this MOU allows for a stronger strategic position and voice for both Associations as they continue in their efforts in support of Africa’s development. Allan McDougall, President of the IAMSP, sees this MOU as a very positive step in terms of building greater capacity and focus. This will be of benefit to the nations and law-abiding people of Africa as the combined attention not only helps achieve greater positive results, but reduces the risk of unnecessary duplication or competition that could have been focussed to greater effect and benefit to the nation states and their citizens. This concrete step, the first in realizing a shared and positive vision for the MTS in Africa, will be seen as a setting out moment for both Associations at global, regional, national, and local levels.<br />
We look forward to the ability to engage in common efforts and projects. Subsequent announcements of these efforts are forthcoming, making tangible the appropriately professional values held by both AMSSA and IAMSP. <br />
The specific contents of the MOU will be made public shortly after each Association has the opportunity to brief its memberships and further chart out common efforts.<br />
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<i>All I can say is well done to both organizations.</i>Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-75896366678024619122012-02-19T21:33:00.000-08:002012-02-19T21:33:23.698-08:00Coming Home to Roost<u><b>This is a guest post:</b></u><br />
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There is always a bit of risk with off-the-cuff humor. Of course, we will try to refrain from asking for a picture of Skipper from Gilligan's Island the next time an issue with a Captain comes up (<a href="http://www.eaglespeak.us/2012/02/armed-guards-on-merchant-ships-flag.html" target="_blank">In Response to this )</a> and we'll certainly not hold it against the whole industry if you have some problems missing bridges (just lept into the way--did it?) or staying awake at the helm like one ship master recently in the Baltic. We'll keep it professional,all we ask is the same courtesy.<br />
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The first issue here is who is responsible. That is pretty simple. The flag state is responsible for administering law on board the vessel. The Master is responsible for seeing that the ship follows the law, companies are responsible for ensuring that their practices comply with the law and individuals are responsible for adhering to the law.<br />
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What has happened, however, is that the maritime industry has been allowed to cut some corners. Anybody heard of the Mongolian Coast Guard?--well, they apparently have a ship in the Red Sea. This is the issue of flags of convenience.<br />
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Countries have been able to set themselves out as flags of convenience. This means that a ship can be registered in that country with only a basic corporate presence tied to that nation--and it is often used because companies are attempting to save in terms of taxes and the efforts associated with regulatory burdens.<br />
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What is also noteworthy is that some of these countries which have amassed rather large fleets (as opposed to others which have solid maritime safety, security, pollution control and other programs which have smaller fleets) have rather small navies, coast guards or inspectorates. In fact, some of them have organizations that could be put to shame (in terms of numbers) by a first year criminology class.<br />
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So, for the first issue, a suggestion might be that the IMO put in place measures that require nations that are going to allow their flag to be used to demonstrate (credibly...not just a note) that they have the ability to administer law on board the vessel. If not, then they should list that flag as being incomplete in this regard and less trustworthy as opposed to other flags that do put the effort in.<br />
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The second issue involves who is responsible on board the vessel. This is something that is a bit of a surprise as most companies were working on the assumption that the Master is. Now, I can understand how he or she might be a bit concerned about the whole idea of suddenly being in charge of an incident...but this is the new reality in many parts of the world and it gets handled like everything else. First you see it. Then you get educated or trained about it Then you get some experience about it. Then it is all about learning as you go. It's not rocket science but there has to be somebody in charge of the situation on board the vessel and the last time I checked it was still the Master.<br />
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That being said, the Master is not defenseless. In many countries, where a company's directors and executives make decisions that cause employees to come into conflict with the law, they are also held responsible. So, if the shipping company responsible for the Master's decisions and ship operations puts the master in this position...there's one source. At the same time, private security companies need to be able to demonstrate that they have an adequate corporate structure in place to ensure appropriate and consistent quality and supervision. Otherwise, there are some issues there. That being said, the trails upward are pretty straight forward.<br />
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The third issue involves the use of the military.This has been one of the larger errors, in my own personal view. Military forces are trained to project power and neutralize the enemy. This is not about neutralizing pirates. At the same time, the protection of the vessel is not a law enforcement pattern issue in that law enforcement deals with imposing the will of the state to ensure compliance with law, maintenance of public order and the like. What this is about is protecting the ship's personnel, assets (including cargo) and operations in such a way that it can carry on with the best possible opportunity to arrive where it wants to go on time, in acceptable condition, and for reasonable cost.<br />
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IAMSP has, for over a year now, been vetting those companies that have come forward to it. That vetting process, based on Quality Assurance requirements, maritime circulars (including, but not limited to MSC 1405), and the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers. This structure has been established using the internationally recognized standards developed by ISO--meaning that it can have a properly global perspective as opposed to one standards association--and also involves the concept of continuous improvement--companies receive assistance in terms of continuously improving their performance over a couple of years in the program.<br />
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There has been a level of back-biting against private security in the media, even out of some assumedly respectable blogs, that warrants a response after this incident--involving serving naval personnel, not private security. From the IAMSP perspective, our member companies that have achieved provisional recognition can show that they meet standards on par with other professional communities (we used the legal, medical and engineering as the basis for ours). We have a number (over ten) more companies that are well underway in the vetting process.<br />
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These incidents are unfortunate, indeed tragic for at least two families involved. The professional approach to this is to work through finding out the facts and not turning it into a political quagmire. After the facts are figured out, then the next step is to do the right thing, correct the deficiencies and learn from it so that we don't see it again.<br />
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<a href="http://www.iamsponline.org/" target="_blank">www.iamsponline.org</a>Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-42133755185724009892012-02-15T21:27:00.000-08:002012-02-15T21:27:56.791-08:00Italian Navy Kill Fisherman - Not PiratesInvestigation is continuing into a possible case of mistaken identity off of the west Coast of INDIA. On 15 February 2012 (1747), reports indicated that the Italian Navy had thwarted pirate attacks against the Enrica Lexie. In that report, the riflemen of the San Marco Batallion acting as a Vessel Protection Detail, engaged what was interpreted to be a threat from pirates around 1230 local time. The article from AGLit is available <a href="http://www.agi.it/english-version/world/elenco-notizie/201202151747-cro-ren1079-italian_navy_thwarts_pirate_attack_on_merchant_vessel" target="_blank">HERE </a><br />
Concurrently, the HINDU times reported that "Two fishermen were shot dead in the high seas"(Article available <a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article2897610.ece" target="_blank">HERE </a>) off of AMBALAPUHZA on Wednesday evening after having been mistaken for pirates. In both media reports, the name of the vessel (Enrica Lexi) was specifically and clearly identified and it has been indicated that the events were reported to the Coast Guard.<br />
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There are significant differences in the reported events. While Italian media are being rather consistent in terms of indicating that soldiers followed procedures for opening fire three times to dissuade the pirates and, after the third volley, the pirates left. The Hindu Times, however, indicated that the vessel was hit by a shower of bullets that lasted about two minutes and, in order to escape the gun fire, they sailed away from the vicinity of the vessel.<br />
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Of particular note is that the fishing vessel is reporting that it was within INDIA's territorial waters at the time of the firing. The Indian Coast Guard has indicated that fishing vessels will often come close to merchant vessels in order to prevent them from damaging their nets.<br />
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While the loss of life in this case would appear to be both regrettable and difficult to explain until a full investigation has taken place, it serves to illustrate that the use of military forces on board vessels does not preclude events of this nature. This should be clearly understood, particularly given certain groups within the shipping community that are demanding the use of military personnel on board their vessels in lieu of private security personnel.Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-80214277856718192462012-02-09T22:03:00.000-08:002012-02-09T22:03:34.098-08:00Somalia-Piracy-Under Reporting IncidentsAn article was published recently by Bloomberg which can be found <a href="http://www.edmontonjournal.com/story_print.html?id=6124659&sponsor=" target="_blank">HERE </a>,and below the article we have posted some thoughts:<br />
<i>Private armed guards placed on merchant vessels to protect them against Somali pirates are under-reporting attacks, according to the European Union naval force patrol-ling in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean.</i><br />
<i>Security teams are concealing de-tails even though industry practice is to alert armed forces about any attacks or pirate sightings, Simon Church, EU Navfor's industry liaison officer, said Wednesday at a piracy forum in London.</i><br />
<i>"Security teams are shaping this on-board decision-making for reasons of liability, because of the action they may have taken to defend ships against attack," said Church, who works at a counter-piracy base in Northwood, England.</i><br />
<i>The number of armed guards stationed on ships travelling through the region jumped this year as pirate attacks soared to a record and countries including the U.K. changed laws to allow weapons on board. Somali pirates cost the shipping industry and governments as much as $6.9 billion last year, according to a One Earth Future Foundation report.</i><br />
<i>As many as half of all ships sailing through the region now use armed guards, the foundation said at the forum. That's up from 25 per cent earlier this year, and companies providing security earn $530.6 mil-lion annually, it estimated. A total of 42,450 vessels pass through the region annually, it says.</i><br />
<i>Church cited a "disconnect" between the number of attacks expected last year, based on military intelligence assessments of pirates' strength, and levels in 2009 and 2010. A "plausible argument" can be made that the increase in armed guards was the cause, he said.</i><br />
<i>Somali pirate attacks rose to 237 in 2011 from 219 in the previous year, according to figures from the London-based International Mari-time Bureau. No legal framework exists to establish how armed guards should interact with pirates and what happens if any attackers are killed or injured, Pottengal Mukundan, the bureau's director, said at the forum.</i><br />
<i>Military counter-piracy forces are reluctant to co-operate with private companies that provide armed guards, James Butler-Wright of Aegis Advisory said at the forum. The consultant helps companies assess and adjust exposure to risk.</i><br />
<i>"Private security is desperate to work with the military," said Butler-Wright, a senior maritime analyst at Aegis. "We get shut down pretty quickly" when seeking information from navies, he said."</i><br />
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Recent comments were made that private security firms have dropped off reporting out of concerns regarding the liability associated with their actions. I would propose that this statement is less than complete and certainly less than representative. Some other reasons (for discussion), why these reports have dropped off.<br />
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Number 1 - even though approaches and suspicious activities were reported to the centers, they were dismissed as being "fishermen", "groups of fishermen" or even "curious skiff operators." After a while, people that report in (similar to calling the police in a city) suspicious activity stop doing so because the reports are simply dismissed (just so and so acting out).<br />
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Number 2 - even though approaches or suspicious activities were reported to the centers, no information was returned back. In short, reporting into the centers was a one way street where private security companies were reporting in and getting little to nothing of value in return. I will personally vouch for at least one time where I reported in activity and, when I asked if there was anything else in the area, was told that the information was entered into the military system but could not be shared with private security companies (this was a witnessed report by the way).<br />
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Number 3 - even though reports went in, there were several instances where the reports were never acknowledged or posted where other companies could use them. <br />
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Number 4 - more than one instance is on the books where security went to report in and was informed that they (ship operator) did not want a report in because of insurance issues. <br />
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I would propose that the statements being made, while potentially having a grain of truth somewhere, is as much about projecting a point of view and deflecting the issue.Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-25737184749467917982012-01-20T20:24:00.000-08:002012-01-20T20:24:40.962-08:00MSB Group Ltd. passes second round of IAMSP Oversight checksIn the effort to continually keep you updated on the progress of the MSB Group, Ltd. as we said we would, we have found that the <a href="http://iamsponline.org/2012/01/21/msb-passes-round-2/" target="_blank">IAMSP </a>has completed another round of checks for the group. This seems to really be a good project for not only the Maritime Security industry, but for the shipping industry as a whole. As stated on the <a href="http://msbgroupltd.com/news/" target="_blank">MSB web site </a><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><i><a href="http://iamsponline.org/">IAMSP</a>, the International Association of Maritime Security Professionals, has today announced MSB Group has passed the second round of its oversight checks and is now proceeding into the the third round of checks.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>The second round checks ensured that the administrative control system will offer all member states the means and ability to continuously monitor the full system. This transparency will provide the member states, shipping companies and underwriters with the ability to have full confidence and awareness of the system in near real time.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>These checks also ensured that the system is configured for access by Customs organizations and other international bodies with an interest in overseeing and monitoring the movement of small arms and light weapons (SALW).</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We will update further as more progress comes. <i><br />
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In having a look at their web site this morning, we now find a <a href="http://msbgroupltd.com/careers/" target="_blank">Careers</a> page looking for some pretty interesting experience as below:<br />
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<i><b>Logistical Support Staff: </b></i><br />
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<i>"MSB Group is calling for curriculum vitae (cv) for the position of Logistical Support Staff. At this time, this is a general call for expressions of interest. Those with a background in the Navy or Coast Guard as small boat coxswain, armourer or in logistics / supply are welcome to submit their cv.</i><br />
<i>In addition to the experience listed above (minimum 2 years experience), individuals should be able to work to tight deadlines in reasonably austere conditions and interact tactfully and respectfully with other cultures and nationalities.</i><br />
<i>In addition to having a general understanding of the maritime environment and international arms regulations, the submitter must be fluent in both written and spoken English and have a strong (advanced) knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.</i><br />
<i>If submitting your cv, please be clear with respect to the level skills associated with basic radio communications (maritime), small boat operations, the ability to operate computers, your knowledge of inventory control, weapon safety and handling, and basic inspection and audit techniques.</i><br />
<i>During the call for applications, those selected to submit applications are advised that there is a requirement for a state-coordinated background screening and reference checks. These will also include (but are not necessarily limited to) international background checks. Particular attention will be paid to the following attributes: reliability, trustworthiness, discretion, tact, and judgment.</i><br />
<i>We thank all those that will submit cv’s but wish to advise people that MSB Group is a logistical support group operating in a non-hostile environment. While we respectfully appreciate your former service, we are not seeking personnel who are looking to apply for on-board or on-shore security positions."</i><br />
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This seems to open up some land based opportunities for people with particular skills. Again, we will be keeping an eye on this for further developments.Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-32888843357687152592012-01-18T21:28:00.000-08:002012-01-18T21:28:48.122-08:00Somali Piracy-Coastal States-Weaponry ProgramWe have been keeping a close eye on the new MSB Group since I found it posted on the net. I said I would bring more information as it comes and now we have found a new page on the site <a href="http://msbgroupltd.com/registration/" target="_blank">http://msbgroupltd.com/registration/</a> which is the Registration page.<br />
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This page now has a download link to access the information of how this process will work. The member coastal states however, are not yet listed as the site says they are awaiting the formal announcements of these coastal states.<br />
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What is the most interesting, is that any Private Maritime Security Company that applies to the system, is vetted by the State itself, and any employee of these companies is also vetted by the state. This will add a lot of consistency to the industry and some serious oversight.<br />
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Now we will wait for the formal statements from these Coastal States and provide any update we may find.Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-9430406109360973012012-01-08T21:26:00.000-08:002012-01-08T21:26:55.378-08:00Piracy - Somalia - Movement of ArmsWe have been keeping an eye on a new group: MSB Group Ltd., and have found a bit of new interesting information. Should this come to fruition, this could really take off and solve a lot of the issues in the maritime security industry.<br />
<a href="http://msbgroupltd.com/" target="_blank">http://msbgroupltd.com/</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>We are pleased to announce that the MSB Group Ltd project has completed its pilot project and passed its oversight markers. The MSB Group is a coalition of like-minded states and private entities who have come together to offer a clearly legal and supported logistical structure.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Under the third-party oversight of <a href="http://iamsponline.org/">IAMSP</a>, MSB has formed the framework of a public-private partnership that will address industry major needs. First, shipping companies will be able to verify that the security company that they are considering have met certain vetting criteria. This vetting criteria is based on a range of authoritative requirements, including those of the Coastal States, reducing the risk of disruptions while adherence to unique requirements are met.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Finally, it affords the private security company with a clear and concise point with which to communicate and coordinate its activities and logistics. Working within this framework will demonstrate to all those involved and external to the process, that each of the major parties in this activity are working together to counter the proliferation of grey and black market arms, reduce the potential for disruptions in supply chains and operate in a way that is respectful of the needs of the overall maritime shipping community.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The "ABOUT" page has added even more bits to it as you can see here: <a href="http://msbgroupltd.com/about/%20" target="_blank">http://msbgroupltd.com/about/ </a><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>MSB Group Ltd has been created as a catalyst to provide an umbrella to bring together like-minded coastal states to standardize a logistical support mechanism for the use and movement of small arms and equipment used in the protection of merchant vessels sailing high risk waters.</i></div><i> </i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>In the near future, maritime security companies will be invited to undergo the vetting process in order to participate in this group. These applications will be vetted by the member states through their national security elements. </i></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is getting even more interesting<i> </i>and we will keep an ear out for more information as it comes in.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <i><br />
</i></div>Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-49652637197294332432011-12-31T01:45:00.000-08:002011-12-31T01:45:06.838-08:00Somalia - Piracy - IAMSP and a new Group<b><i>Found this today and is very interesting. I am hoping to find out some more, as posted on their site at </i></b><a href="http://msbgroupltd.com/about/" target="_blank">http://msbgroupltd.com/about/</a> <br />
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MSB Group Ltd announces that it has completed its pilot and research phase of a project that will afford shipping companies with a clear and authoritative means of selecting private armed maritime security companies that have committed to the highest of legal and ethical practices.<br />
Under the third-party oversight of <a href="http://iamsponline.org/">IAMSP</a>, MSB has formed the framework of a public-private partnership that will address three major needs. First, shipping companies will be able to verify that the security company that they are considering have met certain vetting criteria. This vetting criteria is based on a range of authoritative requirements, including those of the Coastal States, reducing the risk of disruptions while adherence to unique requirements are met.<br />
Finally, it affords the private security company with a clear and concise point with which to communicate and coordinate its activities and logistics. Working within this framework will demonstrate to all those involved and external to the process, that each of the major parties in this activity are working together to counter the proliferation of grey and black market arms, reduce the potential for disruptions in supply chains and operate in a way that is respectful of the needs of the overall maritime shipping community.<br />
<b>Check back soon for the regional launching of this program for the logistical support for firearms used in merchant vessel security.</b><br />
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<b>A bit more information here: <a href="http://t.co/baDFwkZq" target="_blank">http://t.co/baDFwkZq</a> from the IAMSP Web Site</b><br />
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<b><i>We will post more as it comes available </i></b>Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-53744787678482169902011-12-24T09:57:00.000-08:002011-12-24T09:57:37.310-08:00Somalia - Piracy - New Year - GrowthToday is Christmas and we are wishing all a happy holiday time. 2011 has been a wonderful year for ISSG as we now have 8 active offices on 4 continents. Hopefully by the new year we will have our 9th office on our 5th continent. This has been the year of growth and we are not slowing down.<br />
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ISSG Group of Companies is blessed to have the best full time staff of personnel in the industry today from countries such as: USA, Lebanon, France, India, United Kingdom, Comoros, Philippines, Nepal, South Africa and Belgium. <br />
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ISSG is a truly multi cultural diverse company and all our men are employed due to expertise and experience, regardless of nationality. We take pride in our employees and our management structure to provide the best solutions for maritime security, Close protection, facility security and supply chain solutions.<br />
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We wish all a Merry Christmas, and hope that your new year is as prosperous as ours looks to be.Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-69174594340284613872011-12-17T08:57:00.000-08:002011-12-17T08:57:55.253-08:00Somalia Piracy - Fox Business News<div align="center" class="MsoBodyText3" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16pt;">ISSG Holdings, Ltd. has been selected to appear </span></div><div align="center" class="MsoBodyText3" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16pt;">on</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoBodyText3" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16pt;">21<sup>st</sup> Century Business Television series</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Boca Raton, FL (TBD) --- Multi-Media Productions (USA), Inc. is pleased to </span></b><span lang="EN-US">announce that ISSG Holdings, Ltd. will be featured on <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">21<sup>st</sup> Century Business.</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">ISSG Holdings, Ltd., is an international business company engaged in</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><br />
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</span></b><span class="text"><span lang="EN-US">ISSG Holdings, Ltd., are supply chain security specialists with a strong maritime security capacity demonstrated through 4 years of protecting vessels passing through high risk waters. With attacks on vessels in areas such as the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean reaching their highest levels in the last five years and with economies continuing to teeter back and forth between slow growth and recession, it has become more important for shipping companies to be able to assure that they get the cargo to its intended destination, on time, in acceptable condition and at reasonable cost.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">According to Michael Murrell, CEO of ISSG Holdings, the maritime security industry is at a crossroads. It is not enough for security companies to protect the vessel. They must ensure that they have a broad understanding of the risks involved, take steps to address those risks, and continuously monitor their activities to ensure that their actions do not lead to new risks to the vessel. At the same time, security companies must understand the overall movement of goods—contributing to the effective, and efficient, trade between economies.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">ISSG Holdings has also taken a leadership role in the maritime security industry’</span><span lang="EN-CA">s push towards professionalization—a significant effort intended to build a true community of professionals that will ensure that the shipping company’s brand and legal status is also well protected. A significant contributor and vetted corporate member of the International Association of Maritime Security Professionals, it was also one of the first maritime security companies to sign onto the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers. These efforts also include some of its key members participating in senior leadership positions in professional security, first responder, and academic communities. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The combination of these efforts has made ISSG a uniquely capable and credible maritime security service provider today.</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Baskerville Old Face","serif";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: white;"><br />
</span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">of firearms in various </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><br />
</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">For more information visit</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> <a href="http://www.issg-seamarshals.com/">www.issg-seamarshals.com</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoBodyText3" style="tab-stops: 189.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-weight: normal;">J.L Haber VP of Programming at Multi Media Productions, added,<span style="color: #484751;"> “</span>In our search for companies with maritime security solutions, ISSG Holdings, Ltd. stood out as a unique company. We are excited to have them as a guest on our program.”</span></div><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">About<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> 21<sup>st</sup> Century Business</i></span></u></h2><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">21<sup>st</sup> Century Business airs on CNBC (as paid programming) and the Fox Business Network (as paid programming). 21<sup>st</sup> Century Business may also be viewed through video on demand via <a href="http://www.21cbtv.com/">www.21cbtv.com</a>. The 21CBTV Series is also available at more than 90 prestigious college universities, including Carnegie Mellon University, Howard University, Dartmouth College and Georgetown University.</span></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">For specific market-by-market air dates and times, please e-mail <a href="mailto:Moniqueh@mmpusa.com">Moniqueh@mmpusa.com</a>. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.21cbtv.com/">www.21cbtv.com</a>.</span></div>Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-44734863596039800462011-11-06T23:29:00.000-08:002011-11-06T23:29:36.968-08:00Supply Chain Security<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:TargetScreenSize>800x600</o:TargetScreenSize> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/> <w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/> <w:OverrideTableStyleHps/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div align="center" class="MsoBodyText3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">ISSG Holdings, Ltd. has been selected to appear </span></div><div align="center" class="MsoBodyText3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">on</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoBodyText3" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">21<sup>st</sup> Century Business Television series</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line;">Boca Raton, FL (TBD) --- Multi-Media Productions (USA), Inc. is pleased to </span></b><span style="layout-grid-mode: line;">announce that ISSG Holdings, Ltd. will be featured on <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">21<sup>st</sup> Century Business.</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">ISSG Holdings, Ltd., is an international business company engaged in</span></b><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><br />
</span></b><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">merchant vessel protection. We have a solution based mindset providing a</span></b><b><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><br />
</span></b><span class="text"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">ISSG Holdings, Ltd., are supply chain security specialists with a strong maritime security capacity demonstrated through 4 years of protecting vessels passing through high risk waters. With attacks on vessels in areas such as the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean reaching their highest levels in the last five years and with economies continuing to teeter back and forth between slow growth and recession, it has become more important for shipping companies to be able to assure that they get the cargo to its intended destination, on time, in acceptable condition and at reasonable cost.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>.</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">According to Michael Murrell, CEO of ISSG Holdings, the maritime security industry is at a crossroads. It is not enough for security companies to protect the vessel. They must ensure that they have a broad understanding of the risks involved, take steps to address those risks, and continuously monitor their activities to ensure that their actions do not lead to new risks to the vessel. At the same time, security companies must understand the overall movement of goods—contributing to the effective, and efficient, trade between economies.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">ISSG Holdings has built a highly capable network and maintains a leadership role within the maritime security community. ISSG Holdings will, based on an expert assessment of risk and in accordance with the appropriate laws, provide armed security services. These services are delivered using some of the highest trained and most capable maritime security operators—the Marine Commandos (MarCos), a unit that has proven itself in those very waters for years. Through its affiliates, such as ISSG India and ISSG Comoros, the company has been able to attract and maintain a capable team ready to serve the shipping industry</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">ISSG Holdings has also taken a leadership role in the maritime security industry’</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">s push towards professionalization—a significant effort intended to build a true community of professionals that will ensure that the shipping company’s brand and legal status is also well protected. A significant contributor and vetted corporate member of the International Association of Maritime Security Professionals, it was also one of the first maritime security companies to sign onto the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers. These efforts also include some of its key members participating in senior leadership positions in professional security, first responder, and academic communities. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The combination of these efforts has made ISSG a uniquely capable and credible maritime security service provider today.</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Baskerville Old Face","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line;">For specific market-by-market air dates and times, please e-mail <a href="mailto:Moniqueh@mmpusa.com">Moniqueh@mmpusa.com</a>. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.21cbtv.com/">www.21cbtv.com</a>.</span></div>Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-18317162143503100532011-09-20T17:52:00.000-07:002011-09-20T17:52:23.708-07:00Marine Insurers Backing Armed Guards as Piracy Threat GrowsAs Reported <a href="http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2011/09/20/216642.htm">HERE </a><br />
<h1>Marine Insurers Backing Armed Guards as Piracy Threat Grows</h1><h1> </h1><div class="reuters">More ship insurers are backing the use of private armed guards on merchant vessels at sea to combat Somali piracy as attacks and the resulting costs are set to rise in coming weeks, industry officials said on Tuesday.</div>Pirate attacks on oil tankers and other ships are costing the world economy billions of dollars a year and navies have struggled to combat the menace, especially in the vast Indian Ocean. Seaborne gangs are set to ramp up attacks in the area after the monsoon season ends.<br />
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<h1 class="story-header">Mozambique holds 'pirate hunters'</h1><h1 class="story-header"> </h1><div class="introduction" id="story_continues_1">Four Americans and one Briton, who say they were trying to free a boat seized by pirates, have been arrested in Mozambique and accused of possessing illegal weapons.</div>They were detained at the airport in the country's third city, Nampula, police say.<br />
The men reportedly say they work for the US security firm GreySide. The US embassy says the group has no connection to the US government.<br />
GreySide has not commented.<br />
Nampula provincial police spokesperson Inacio Dina told the BBC that the weapons include an FN 5.5mm rifle, as well as ammunition and communications equipment.<br />
The police have named the leader of the group as 42-year-old US citizen Michael Ferguson. He has not commented to the press.<br />
The group had reportedly flown from the United States via Ethiopia and Kenya, where they picked up the weapons.<br />
Mr Ferguson reportedly said their plan was to catch small boats in the northern Mozambican coastal city of Pemba before joining a larger vessel and trying to free the boat from pirates - it is not clear which ship they were allegedly trying to rescue.<br />
They expected further weapons to reach them in Pemba, which they had not been able to load on the plane, police say.<br />
Somalia-based pirates have attacked ships across the Indian Ocean, earning millions of dollars from ransom payments.<br />
Four Britons, who say they were trying to provide protection from pirates, were released by Eritrea in June after six months in captivity.Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-5992957879181853272011-09-13T06:26:00.000-07:002011-09-13T06:26:16.013-07:00Philippines National Coast Watch System EstablishedAs Reported <a href="http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideNews.htm?f=2011/september/12/news2.isx&d=2011/september/12">HERE </a><br />
<span class="head1" id="titlehead">National Coast Watch System established</span><br />
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<div class="Standard">PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III has created a National Coast Watch System to counter the threats to the country’s maritime security. </div>“The Philippines faces maritime security challenges threatening not only its territorial integrity but the peaceful existence of the Filipinos,” Mr. Aquino said in Executive Order 57.<br />
“Enhancing maritime security in the seas that link our country with other neighboring states promotes our national interest.”<br />
Mr. Aquino said the coast watch system will have an initial funding of P20 million.<br />
The new order expands the scope of Coast Watch South, which was tasked mainly to provide maritime security in Mindanao, to cover the entire archipelago. It also abolished the Commission on Maritime and Ocean Affairs.<br />
The Coast Watch System will have a council led by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. as chairman. Its members will include the secretaries of Transportation, National Defense, Foreign Affairs, Interior and Local Government, Justice, Energy, Finance, Environment and Agriculture.<br />
Mr. Aquino said the council will meet at least twice a year, and also each time that the chairman decides a meeting is necessary.<br />
A National Coast Watch Center will coordinate the conduct of maritime surveillance or response operations. The center may also coordinate cross-border and multinational maritime security cooperation and help in prosecuting offenders.<br />
The center may tap the Navy, the Coast Guard, the National Police-Maritime Group, and the National Prosecution Service of the Justice Department, Bureau of Customs, Bureau of Immigration, National Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and the Philippine Center for Transnational Crime for manpower, equipment and material support.<br />
The council and center may accept donations, contributions or grants from domestic or foreign sources subject to government accounting and auditing rules. <strong>Joyce Pangco Pañares</strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.issg-seamarshals.com/">www.issg-seamarshals.com</a> </strong>Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-67908435894141749562011-09-04T05:24:00.000-07:002011-09-04T05:24:14.789-07:00Seoul seeks protection for Korean sailors on foreign shipsAs Reported <a href="http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20110904000209">HERE </a><br />
The Seoul government is striving to strengthen measures to ensure the safety of South Korean sailors aboard foreign ships as Somali piracy targeting its citizens continues, a government official said Sunday.<br />
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Following a recent series of piracy cases involving its nationals, it has toughened security rules on South-Korean registered vessels using maritime routes where piracy is rampant. <br />
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But it was not able to directly demand that foreign ships improve protection measures. Instead, it has urged a network of Korean sailors to seek ways to demand their firms provide better protection.<br />
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The government has stepped up such efforts in recent months since a Singaporean-registered ship carrying 25 crew members including four Koreans was seized by Somali pirates some 200 miles southeast of Mombasa, Kenya on April 30. <br />
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Some 4,000 Korean sailors are working for foreign firms.<br />
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“For South Korean vessels, we can track them down with a radar system and have made it mandatory for them to have a citadel (a bullet-proof security zone in a ship),” said the official, declining to be named.<br />
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“But foreign vessels carrying South Koreans are relatively vulnerable to piracy. We, thus, are trying to strengthen their security based on the (Korean) sailors’ cooperation.”<br />
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As part of efforts to protect them, the government has encouraged Korean sailors to report to the Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs Ministry the names of their vessels, the list of Korean sailors on the foreign ships and their traveling routes, when they cruise through risky routes. <br />
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Such information would allow the government to act more promptly when another piracy case occurs to them, officials said. The government has also urged Korean sailors to ask their firms to install a citadel and civilian security staff. <br />
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Since Korean chemical freighter Samho Jewelry and its 21 crew were rescued by the Navy in January ― days after it was seized in the Arabian Sea, Korean firms have strengthened their protection measures. <br />
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Some observers said that due to such measures, Somali pirates seem to have changed their targets from Korean ships to foreign vessels carrying South Korean sailors.<br />
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Another reason Seoul wants to see better security measures for foreign ships is that it cannot actively engage in negotiations with pirates when a piracy case occurs to foreign vessels carrying its citizens.<br />
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Piracy is rife off the coast of lawless Somalia where armed pirates take to the seas in search of multimillion-dollar ransoms.<br />
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Somalia has been in a state of civil war for two decades and has not had a functioning central administration since Mohammed Siad Barre was ousted in 1991. The African country has a coastline facing one of the busiest shipping routes in the world.<br />
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<div class="KtStoryHdl" id="KTStoryBox">Oman navy foils pirates’ attempt to hijack vessel </div><div class="ktblue9" id="KTSourcedate"> <br />
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4 September 2011</div><span class="blkin10"> MUSCAT — Oman’s navy has thwarted an attempt by Somali brigands to hijack a Liberian-flagged vessel off the Salalah coast. Ten pirates were arrested. <br />
<div class="MsoBodyTextFirstIndent" style="line-height: 125%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 125%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;">The incident happened on Thursday night some 34 nautical miles south west of the Salalah Port and outside Omani territorial waters, a spokesman for the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) said.</span></div><div class="MsoBodyTextFirstIndent" style="line-height: 125%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 125%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;">A RNO vessel rushed to the site after being informed about the hijack attempt on merchant ship ‘Nedlloyd Africa’ and, helped by aircraft from the Royal Air Force of Oman (Rafo), rescued the ship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During the operation, a dhow hijacked earlier by pirates was also freed. No one was hurt, the RNO spokesman said, adding that all the 10 pirates, who threw their weapons in the sea, were arrested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The 11 crew members of the dhow, all Asians, were released.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoBodyTextFirstIndent" style="line-height: 125%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 125%;">The arrested pirates were handed over to the Royal Oman Police (ROP) for procedures before their trial.</span></div><div class="MsoBodyTextFirstIndent" style="line-height: 125%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 125%;"><a href="http://www.issg-seamarshals.com/">www.issg-seamarshals.com</a> </span></div></span>Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-25126230109750212172011-08-29T18:59:00.000-07:002011-08-29T18:59:36.150-07:00Ships with Indian crew can have armed guardsAs Reported <a href="http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ships-with-indian-crew-can-have-armed-guards/838994/">HERE </a><br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">The ministry of shipping on Monday issued guidelines allowing ships with Indian crew to deploy armed guards in a bid to combat piracy in the Gulf of Aden. The move comes on the back of recommendations from the inter-ministerial group (IMG) of officers constituted to handle the hostage situation on hijacked ships and also suggest preventive measures. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15px;">It has been found that about 35 per cent of the ship transiting in these waters deploy armed security guards and that the pirates generally don’t attack ships with armed guards on board, an official release said on Monday. So far, 120 Somalian pirates have been apprehended by India as on date. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15px;">As per the new guidelines, ship owners are allowed to engage private maritime security companies (PMSC) through a proper selection procedure. In line with these, all Indian ships visiting Indian ports are to furnish details of security personnel on board, the firearms carried by them and the details of licence issued, etc, to the port authority, customs, Coast Guard and the Navy. Foreign merchant vessels visiting Indian ports with security guards are also required to follow similar procedure, as per the guidelines. </span><br />
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Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-25702277637654213212011-08-27T20:33:00.000-07:002011-08-27T20:33:01.939-07:00Anti-Piracy LeadershipAs Reported In <a href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b845d07d#/b845d07d/30">Global Insight</a><br />
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<i><b>The first priority for the international community seeking to address the proliferating scourge of piracy is to bring together a community of capable and well-intentioned entities and organizations. The stark truth is that critical information is not shared and anti-piracy efforts are not harmonized to best effect.</b></i><br />
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ISSG Holdings has been providing leading-edge ship protection services in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of<br />
Aden for over four years. Registered in the Seychelles, the Company provides a model for leveraging expertise and<br />
technology for excellent client service. It has also been a leader in the efforts to professionalize maritime security<br />
services. The management of ISSG are delighted to have the opportunity to share their insights into modern antipiracy<br />
efforts with the readers of Global. <br />
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The fi rst priority for the international community seeking to address the proliferating scourge of piracy is to bring<br />
together a community of capable and well-intentioned entities and organizations. Today, these communities are<br />
fragmented and operate within silos. This is not to say that organizations are not attempting to discharge their<br />
individual duties as they are best able. Many are doing more than that and under diffi cult conditions—whether it<br />
be the various naval forces, customs organizations, shipping companies, agents, or Private Maritime Armed Security<br />
Contractors (PMASCs). The stark truth is that critical information is not shared and anti-piracy efforts are not<br />
harmonized to best effect. <br />
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A key element of this is in the passage of the information that is required for risk assessment. The system is broken.<br />
For those assessing risk, few reporting centers are in agreement. Often events are reported differently (at<br />
different locations even), late or sometimes not at all. On many occasions reported attacks are never broadcast back<br />
to the anti-piracy community. In some cases, this failure to report is due to government reluctance to support<br />
armed security personnel and companies. Given that many of these reports come from those same entities, the argument is<br />
ludicrous. Reluctant governments need to assess their priorities as domestic policy considerations are<br />
far outweighed by the need for the community to work together. The second priority must involve<br />
the communication of operational requirements. The issue here is not that states have<br />
controls—that is expected. Nor is it that the PMASC believes the state should bend to its will. The challenge arises<br />
when the requirements communicated to the PMASC change, essentially forcing the PMASC into a state of noncompliance.<br />
Two clear acts would alleviate this situation. First, provide a single location where the PMASC can go to<br />
fi nd all the regional requirements. The second is to allow for the Customs Offi cer to have some discretion when it is<br />
known that the ship was between ports of call when the transitions took place. These two factors eliminate needless<br />
risk and waste.<br />
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The final priority for the community is to embrace and implement professionalization. Not industry selfregulation<br />
(regulation belonging to the state), but proper professionalization and internal capacity building. If we<br />
can work towards adopting professional standards and practices across the community, we will be in a much<br />
better position to implement worthy protocols such as the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service<br />
Providers and in time many of the problems hampering anti-piracy efforts today can be resolved. It is important to<br />
note that professionalization is not simply a question of establishing ineffective industry guilds and<br />
lobby groups. Of the organizations that are genuinely attempting to build industry capacity and<br />
promote excellence, the International Association of Maritime Security Professionals has made particularly<br />
noteworthy progress.<br />
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These are only three of many challenges facing the anti-piracy community – but by seriously<br />
addressing these priorities the community will have made huge strides towards a return to law and order on the<br />
high seas. ISSG Holdings is determined to play its part in achieving that objective, and we remain committed to<br />
assisting those ships that require protective services. We also hope that our efforts, and the efforts of the anti-piracy<br />
community, will also deliver a brighter future for the law abiding people of Somalia.<br />
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Allan McDougall (BA BMASc PCIP CMAS CISSP CPP)<br />
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<b>Govt to issue notification on armed anti-pirate guards</b><br />
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Mumbai: Indian merchant ships may soon be allowed to have armed guards to counter pirate attacks, two senior government officials said.<br />
The Directorate General of Shipping plans to issue a draft notification allowing merchant ships to deploy armed guards on board, said Satish B. Agnihotri, who heads the regulatory agency.<br />
Agnihotri did not give any details. H. Khatri, nautical surveyor-cum-deputy director general of shipping, who is preparing the draft, could not be immediately contacted.<br />
<b>Also See</b> | Rising Risk (<a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5973996/Users/Sneha/G-PIRATES.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a>) <br />
<i>Mint</i> reported on 5 June that the government was considering allowing merchant ships to have armed guards to deal with the growing menace of piracy.<br />
The International Maritime Organisation, a global overseer of operational and safety rules, in May approved employing privately contracted armed security personnel onboard ships transiting through the high-risk piracy area off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden and the wider Indian Ocean.<br />
There were 266 pirate attacks worldwide in the first six months of this year, compared with 196 in the same period last year, according to a July report of the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), a non-profit organization that deals with maritime crime and malpractice.<br />
At least 60% of the attacks were by Somali pirates, mostly in the Arabian Sea. On 30 June, these pirates were holding 20 vessels and 420 crew members as hostage, demanding millions of dollars as ransom.<br />
“In the last six months, Somali pirates attacked more vessels than ever before and they’re taking higher risks,” said Pottengal Mukundan, director of IMB. “This June, for the first time, pirates fired on ships in rough seas in the Indian Ocean during the monsoon. In the past, they would have stayed away in such difficult (weather) conditions.”<br />
Nine Indian ships have been captured since January and 86 crew members are currently held hostage, shipping minister G.K. Vasan said. Talks for their release are on.<br />
The government will allow shipping companies to hire private guards and former defence personnel for securing ships, said a person aware of the draft legislation being prepared.<br />
The number of guards allowed on a ship will depend on its size, ranging from two for a small ship to four for a large crude carrier, said this person, who asked not to be identified.<br />
India’s shipping industry has been lobbying for some time to be allowed to have armed guards on board. Hiring these guards will raise expenses, but the industry expects the insurance premium to come down in turn.<br />
National security adviser <span class="" id="apture_prvw1" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0pt none; clear: none; cursor: url("http://cdn.apture.com/media/imgs/crsr/socialLink.png"), default; display: inline; float: none; height: auto; margin: 0pt; outline: medium none; padding: 0pt; position: relative; text-decoration: none; width: auto;"><a class=" snap_noshots" href="http://www.livemint.com/2011/08/07235053/Govt-to-issue-notification-on.html#" style="-moz-border-bottom-colors: none; -moz-border-image: none; -moz-border-left-colors: none; -moz-border-right-colors: none; -moz-border-top-colors: none; border-collapse: collapse; border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(0, 102, 204); border-radius: 2px 2px 2px 2px; border-style: none none dotted; border-width: 0pt 0pt 1px; clear: none; color: inherit; cursor: url("http://cdn.apture.com/media/imgs/crsr/socialLink.png"), default; display: inline; float: none; height: auto; margin: 0pt; outline: medium none; padding: 1px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; top: -1px; width: auto;"><span style="-moz-border-bottom-colors: none; -moz-border-image: none; -moz-border-left-colors: none; -moz-border-right-colors: none; -moz-border-top-colors: none; background-color: #e0e6ec; border-collapse: collapse; border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(0, 102, 204); border-radius: 2px 2px 2px 2px; border-style: none none solid; border-width: 0pt 0pt 1px; clear: none; cursor: url("http://cdn.apture.com/media/imgs/crsr/socialLink.png"), default; display: inline-block; float: none; height: 100%; left: 0pt; margin: 0pt; outline: medium none; padding: 0pt; position: absolute; text-decoration: none; top: 0pt; width: 0%;"></span><span style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0pt none; clear: none; cursor: url("http://cdn.apture.com/media/imgs/crsr/socialLink.png"), default; display: inline; float: none; height: auto; left: 0px; margin: 0pt; outline: medium none; padding: 0pt; position: relative; text-decoration: none; top: 1px; width: auto;">Shiv Shankar Menon</span></a><span style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0pt none; clear: none; display: inline; float: none; height: auto; line-height: 1px; margin: 0pt; outline: medium none; padding: 0pt; position: static; text-decoration: none; width: auto;"></span></span> met executives of shipping companies last month to discuss ways to deal with piracy.<br />
A senior executive with a shipping company said no progress has been made after the meeting, but welcomed the Directorate General of Shipping’s plan to issue guidelines on hiring armed guards.<br />
The nation, he said, is paying Rs6 crore as additional war risk surcharge imposed by reinsurers.<br />
The minimum additional premium on account of such attacks for a very large crude carrier valued at $64 million and carrying a cargo of 260,000 million tonnes (mt), is around $200,000 per month. A bulk carrier, valued at $50 million and carrying 50 mt, pays an additional premium of $50,000 a month. <br />
“It is high time India pushed the United Nations for common and integrated efforts by deploying a force in the pirates infested area,” the shipping executive said.<br />
India took over as president of the United Nations Security Council this month.<br />
But armed guards alone may not be enough to end piracy, said a security expert, asking not to be named.<br />
“The Somalian pirates don’t go by the size of the ships or cargo. They target crew for ransom. Now they may shift (attacks) from big vessels with guards to small vessels and yachts,” the expert said. International bodies, he said, should look for a sustainable resolution.<br />
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<a href="http://www.issg-seamarshals.com/">www.issg-seamarshals.com</a>Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-52828445568807002342011-07-21T02:25:00.000-07:002011-07-21T02:25:31.288-07:00Lawmaker: Pinoy seamen deserve equal protection of lawAs Reported by <a href="http://www.gmanews.tv/pinoyabroad">Pinoyabroad </a><br />
<span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt;">The Democratic Independent Workers' Association (DIWA) party-list representative is asking the House committee on overseas workers affairs to look into the recent sea piracy incidents involving Filipino seafarers.</span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><br />
</span></b><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt;">In House Resolution 1474, filed last week by DIWA party-list Rep. Emmeline Aglipay, the "inquiry in aid of legislation" would pave the way to ensure that all Filipino seamen are "accorded the equal protection of the law."</span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><br />
</span></b><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt;">"The inadequacy of our piracy laws necessitates additional legislative measures to make them more all-encompassing, so as not to prejudice other Filipino seafarers who are likewise prone to pirate attacks," she said.</span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><br />
</span></b><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt;">In particular, Aglipay noted that the government should provide "double compensation and benefits" to any victims of sea piracy. Under the present rules, only victims of hijacking in "high risk" zones are given double compensation, while those who become victims in other areas are left with no recourse.</span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><br />
</span></b><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt;">"The Philippine government must take an aggressive role in addressing the plight of our Filipino seafarers who will continue… becoming victims of these illegal activities," Aglipay said, noting that the seamen have greatly boosted the Philippine economy through their remittances.</span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><br />
</span></b><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt;">There are over 300,000 Filipino seafarers, comprising around 30 percent of an estimated 1.2 million seafarers worldwide, according to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration. They have remitted a total of $3.8 billion in 2010, it added.</span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><br />
</span></b><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt;">Death of some seafarers</span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><br />
</span></b><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt;">The death of Christopher Ceprado — one of 17 Filipino crew members of chemical tanker M/T Sea King that was attacked by heavily armed pirates last May — prodded Aglipay to file the House resolution. [See related: </span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.gmanews.tv/story/224137/pinoy-abroad/kin-of-pinoy-seafarer-killed-off-nigeria-seek-phl-govts-help" target="_blank"><span style="color: #237cb2; font-size: 8.5pt; text-decoration: none;">Kin of Pinoy seafarer killed off Nigeria seek PHL govt's help</span></a></span></b><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt;">]</span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><br />
</span></b><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt;">In this incident, the pirates looted and ransacked the vessel's equipment and took personal effects of crew members while the ship was in the port of Benin's largest city, Cotonou, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).</span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><br />
</span></b><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt;">Aglipay noted that prior to the killing of Ceprado, M/V Beluga Nomination was hijacked by Somali pirates 390 nautical miles north of Port Victoria in the Seychelles on Jan. 22, 2011.</span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><br />
</span></b><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt;">Farolito Vallega, a Filipino crewman of the M/V Beluga, was shot and killed by the Somali pirates as two anti-piracy naval patrol vessels attempted a rescue mission on Jan. 26, 2011. Also, another Filipino crewman is still missing after jumping overboard during the rescue operation.</span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><br />
</span></b><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt;">Aglipay quoted the International Chamber of Commerce as saying there have been 248 attacks and 28 vessels hijacked worldwide so far this year. </span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><br />
</span></b><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt;">"While the waters off Somalia continues to remain the most piracy-prone area, the risk to crews and shipping off Nigeria and its neighboring states remains high as well especially since incidents are not reported," the lawmaker said.</span></b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><br />
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Aglipay, citing numbers from the International Maritime Bureau, said there are currently over 700 hostages held in over 30 vessels. Based on DFA records, at least 130 Filipino seafarers on board 11 vessels had been held captive by Somali pirates. — With Jesse Edep/VS, GMA News</span></b>Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603465361944009425.post-1752846544172233542011-07-20T21:41:00.000-07:002011-07-20T21:41:37.316-07:00Norway's Anti-Piracy StanceAs Reported <a href="http://www.intermanager.org/2011/07/norway%E2%80%99s-anti-piracy-stance-grabs-industry-attention/">HERE </a><br />
<h2 class="title">Norway’s Anti-Piracy Stance Grabs Industry Attention</h2><h2 class="title"> </h2>The dog days of summer are upon us, which may explain why Norway’s release of new anti-piracy regulations crept by without much attention. But the force and practicality of Norway’s effort to lay out practical terms for using armed guards on Norway-flagged vessels is now dawning on shipowners and maritime lawyers.<br />
“The Norwegians have helped ships flagged in Norway take the bull by the horns,” said Chris Greiveson, a Singapore-based partner at Norwegian law firm Wikborg Rein.<br />
Norway had tried to make the guidelines for using weaponry on ships during an attack as simple and straightforward as it could, he added. “[The rules] are essentially exemptions to local firearms law,” Mr Greiveson said.<br />
The rules go so far as to specify the type of weapons that owners are allowed to deploy via security guards on their vessels, including rifles with as high a calibre as AK-47s, and large semi-automatic weapons.<br />
Norway issued the rules on July 1, at a time when more shipowners are turning to armed guards for protection, particularly in crossing the Indian Ocean.<br />
Lloyd’s List has reported that protection and indemnity clubs are being swamped by requests from owners in all flags to review contracts with security companies offering piracy protection.<br />
Guidelines for selection of security companies and for rules of engagement have been issued by the International Maritime Organization and by P&I clubs.<br />
However, owners that opt to deploy armed guards are still entering a grey area in the law that has not been tested with a great degree of legal precedent. For example, they are held to the laws of their flag state on such matters as which weapons are allowed and the use of weapons.<br />
Only Norway, so far, has been specific about the actual weapons the owners may use. The rules require owners to get a general framework permission from a Norwegian police authority and the country’s maritime directorate, and then to document the actual use of a properly trained and vetted armed personnel with the authorities.<br />
“A granted permit will not be linked to each individual firearm,” the regulations state said. “However, companies must apply for an exemption in order to be permitted to hold prohibited firearms.” Moreover, exemptions are granted for fully automatic firearms with bullets that do not exceed 7.62 mm in calibre or that use rounds with a size of 9 x 19 mm.<br />
The exemptions also allow for single-shot, repeating semi-automatic firearms with bullets with diameters that do not exceed 12.7mm — in other words, “quite a big beast of a weapon”, according to Mr Greiveson.<br />
The regulations include guidelines for storage of weapons and many other practical issues. The detailed level of advice came in the wake of criticism of the Norwegian government by Norwegian shipowners, who were calling for a more useful code to work with. “Norway has done a great service to its shipowners,” said Mr Greiveson.<br />
BW Group chairman Helmut Sohmen said that the regulations were helpful, and would help stop “incidental attacks”.<br />
However, he raised the caveat that deploying armed guards was no solution to the problem. The escalation of violence could put seafarers into the middle of a melee, or pirates could simply be clever enough to stay away from Norwegian ships and attack those less likely to be so well armed.Humanitarian Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08274195655613345011noreply@blogger.com1