Piracy and the Rules of Engagement
December 2, 2008 by anthonymdavis
Filed under Maritime Piracy Attacks, Maritime Security News, Maritime Security Research Papers
Each day there seems to be new reports of piracy near the coast of Somalia. The pirates have learned over time that a hostile takeover of an unwitting crew and cargo is big business. With each successful attack, they get their prize – ransom.
Maritime Casualties and the Impact to Homeland Security
October 12, 2008 by anthonymdavis
Filed under Maritime Security Research Papers
Shortly after 1:30 A.M. of July 23, 2008, two vessels were transiting the Mississippi River. The Motor Tanker TINTOMARA, a 600-foot tanker was heading down river on a transit that seemed perfect for the early morning sail. The sky was clear with a three-quarter moon, 82 degrees with a light wind and ten-mile visibility. Lighting [...]
In the Face of Tight Security, LTTE Strikes Again
May 29, 2008 by anthonymdavis
Filed under Maritime Security, Maritime Terrorism Attacks
By: Anthony M. Davis
May 10th, 2008 was Election Day for one million Sri Lankan people eligible to vote in the eastern district of Batticaloa. Before this day, the polls in this area remained closed for 20 years. The Sri Lankan government hoped the vote would suppress the power of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam [...]