All industry participants will be well aware of the difficulties caused by the recent flourishing of piracy in the western Indian Ocean and elsewhere. A whole vessel security industry continues to grow, particularly in Dubai, as a result. In recent times, minds have turned to consider the liabilities and consequent legal and insurance issues arising
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Security Association for the Maritime Industry launches Accreditation Programme
By Alexandra Allan on
On 1 February, the Security Association for the Maritime Industry (“SAMI”) launched its International Accreditation Programme for Private Maritime Security Companies. Members of SAMI will undergo a three-stage process of due diligence, systems checks and site visits. Whilst the programme will be managed by SAMI, all accreditations will be performed by an independent body, the…
Piracy and Armed Guards: IMO issues guidance for Port and Coastal States
By Alexandra Allan on
We are all well aware that piracy remains a serious issue for the shipping industry, and of late there have been signs of an increased confidence on the part of the pirates. On 20 August 2011, for example, the M/T “FAIRCHEM BOGEY” was hijacked whilst anchored in what was considered to be a secure outer…