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Friday, November 21st, 2008
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Are Guns the Answer to Attacks on Vessels?

  Stuart Flynn, vice president business development at global maritime security service provider, Securewest International, weighs in on the all-important question of how to best combat piracy and further protect vulnerable commercial maritime assets.
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Not only is piracy at an all time high but, during recent weeks we have seen the perpetrators widening their targets, seizing workboats, super tankers and even vessels carrying arms. Attacks off Somalia this year alone have more than doubled and yielded as much as $30 million in ransom payments, and seafarers from numerous countries taken hostage in the process. It ... < Read More >
A Maritime Focus for the New Year: Ending the Balkanization of the Regulatory Process

  Federal efforts to solve problems – especially those having to do with maritime issues – need to be approached on a national level As Barack Obama enters the White House in January, he’ll do so with the blessings and adulations of maritime labor. Typically an honor reserved for Democratic candidates, the endorsement of labor – across the board – comes as no surprise to anyone. But Obama made a lot of promises – as did McCain, to be fair – to a lot of people for a lot of things. One thing in particular that stands out ... < Read More >
Women in shipping gather to address criminalization, financial markets and other concerns at international maritime conference in New Orleans

  Over 200 women from 17 countries gathered in New Orleans for an international maritime conference being held by the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA). Industry concerns from criminalization to the financial markets were among the topics addressed by leaders from around the globe. Hosted by WISTA USA, this conference began with the organization’s Annual General meeting. The Annual General Meeting elected new members of the Executive Commitee. Marita Scott as President (Norway), Vivi Kolliopoulou (Greece), Karin Orsel (The Netherlands), Kathy Haines (USA), Carleen Lyden-Kluss (USA), Dime Ann Agboire (Nigeria), Irene Rosberg (Denmark). Substitute members: Mrs. ... < Read More >