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Peru Piracy

Although the world’s attention has been recently drawn to pirate attacks in Somalia and elsewhere in the northwestern Indian Ocean, the threat in the Eastern Hemisphere remains significant, even if out of sight and mind of news agencies. Recently, a Japanese tuna trawler was raided by a group known as the “pirates of the sea” […]

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Caribbean Security Risks

The recent economic growth in Latin America is quickly turning the Carribbean into one of the world’s largest hubs for international cargo transportation. As global trade increases with economic growth, countries from all over the world are showing notice– Australia and China in particular are non-regional players that have recently expressed interest in the Carribbean region. As this happens, […]

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ATAC Range Day® 2015

The ATAC Range Day® 2015 is back again for manufacturers, distributors, retailers and others to demonstrated and converse (face time) with end users. Showcasing products and services for unit, department or company purchasing. Also a great time the gathering information/feedback from the end users to assist in product development, testing and general feedback. ATAC Range […]

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Nigeria Armed Pirates Take Hostages Off Oil Tanker

By Tom Clarke Recent reports from Athens indicate the 6,500-ton Marshall Islands-flagged oil products tanker MT ALTHEA was attacked by Nigerian armed pirates.  The oil cargo remains untouched and the vessel released but the Nigerian pirates kidnapped two hostages, a Ukrainian captain and a Greek engineer.  The ship’s manager, Piraeus-based Medtankers Management, confirmed the attack. […]

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Nigerian Pirates Target U.S. Vessels

Why U.S. Flagged Vessels make alluring targets for pirates and why Nigeria is the new piracy hot spot. By Tony Portelli “The U.S. Government will make no concessions to individuals or groups holding official or private U.S. citizens hostage. It is U.S. Government policy to deny hostage takers the benefits of ransom, prisoner releases, policy […]

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Private Yacht Maritime Security

Private Maritime Security Company Provide Safety for Yachts in Pirate Infested Waters By Tom Clarke Piracy is a hot topic of concern these days not only for commercial vessels but for privately owned yachts.  Wealthy yacht owners are now at risk of being held hostage or worse, killed, by pirates boarding their vessels in unprotected […]

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Nigerian Pirates Receive 2 Million Ransom

By Tom Clarke Recent reports from throughout the maritime industry indicate that Nigerian Pirates Receive 2 Million Ransom. The upwards of $2 million ransom was paid to Nigerian pirates for the release of two U.S. mariners who were kidnapped from the Edison Chouest supply vessel C-RETRIEVER in the Gulf of Guinea.  Pirates attacked the vessel […]

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Nigerian pirates released US Mariners

Nigerian pirates released US Mariners By Tom Clarke Two U.S. mariners held captive by Nigerian pirates have been released, according to a U.S. Department of State spokeswoman.  Few details have been provided except that the Captain and Chief Engineer of the Edison Chouest Offshore supply vessel are healthy and safe.  The U.S. mariners were released […]

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Modern Day Pirates

In April, when Somali pirates captured the MV Maersk Alabama and kidnapped the captain of the ship for four days, the news shocked many. While earlier reports of piracy may have made the news, they did not capture the public’s attention in the same way that this incident did. The fact is that piracy is […]