Ship Security
Cost of Piracy Escalating Despite Navy Surveillance Efforts
March 16 by IDGA EditorA group of eight suspected pirates were apprehended after the US Navy foiled an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Aden this month. The suspects were taken aboard a destroyer, the USS Farragut, fo...
Security Companies Cash in on Anti-Piracy Operations
March 09 by IDGA EditorPiracy has become an increasing problem in recent years, with attacks up by almost 40 percent last year compared to 2008, compromising the security of civilians and military personnel alike. The...
Arming the Vessel’s Crew vs. Armed Security Professionals
March 01 by Captain James StaplesA common question asked by the general public in the United States following the Maersk Alabama incident has been, "Do you have guns onboard the ship to protect yourselves?" This question is a good...