Updates: More information about seized Iranian arms ships
November 9, 2009 by Akiva
The Israeli Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center recently released more information about Iran’s efforts to strengthen Shi’ite terrorist groups in Lebanon (Hezbollah) and Yemen (Houthi Shi’ite).
On October 26, 2009, Yemen announced that it seized an Iranian ship named Mahan-1loaded with mostly anti-tank weaponry destined for the Houthi Shi’ite terrorist group. The Mahan-1 had set sail [...]
Israel Navy Intercepts Iranian Weapons en route to Hezbollah
November 4, 2009 by Akiva
On November 3, 2009, the Israeli Navy intercepted the 459 feet (140 meter) freighter Francop near Cyprus. According to Israeli officials, the Antiguan flag vessel as carrying hundreds of tons of arms sent by Iran destined for Syria and Hezbollah. Weapons found inside containers owned by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines Group (IRISL) [...]
Maritime Security Conference: Maritime Security in the 21st Century
October 8, 2009 by Akiva
The Atlantic Council and the U.S. Naval War College will jointly sponsor a conference on October 14 , 2009 on the challenges and opportunities for maritime security cooperation with a keynote address by the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead.
The conference will examine the drivers of maritime insecurity, assess ongoing coalition maritime operations, share [...]
Singapore conducts counter terrorism readiness exercise
July 21, 2009 by Akiva
To test Singapore’s readiness to deal with concurrent terrorist attacks, 15 agencies including the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) came together in a homeland security exercise codenamed Northstar VII.
Organised by the SPF, this year’s exercise saw elements from the recently formed SAF Special Operations Task [...]
Governments are increasing their Maritime Security effors
July 16, 2009 by Akiva
Governments worldwide are increasing their efforts to increase maritime protection and fight maritime piracy and maritime terrorism. Among those countries are the USA, South Korea and Singapore:
IMB report: Maritime piracy doubled in first half of 2009!
July 16, 2009 by Akiva
The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported on Wednesday that pirate attacks around the globe have doubled in the first half of 2009. The bulk of the upsurge has come from increased activity in the Gulf of Aden and Somali coastal waters, where 130 incidents occurred since January. The report attributes a lull in activity in [...]
Maritime Security News Updates – July 13, 2009
July 14, 2009 by Akiva
This issue of the Maritime Security News Update contains the latest three Port Security Advisories published by the U.S. Coast Guard as well as two interesting articles by the Lloyd’s List.
Port Security Advisories are aimed towards those sailing in High Risk Waters such as the Gulf of Aden, Straits of Malacca, South China Sea , [...]
Latest Maritime Security Jobs
July 14, 2009 by Akiva
The Maritime Terrorism Research Center together with Optimal Leads Inc. opened a new Maritime Security Job Site. We will be opening MaritimeSecurityJobs.com officially next week. If you are interested in posting a job vacancy please contact us.
Among the latest maritime job vacancies are:
Security Officer – Port of Anchorage
Doyon Universal Services (DUS) Security Officer who provides [...]
Egyptian authorities foiled Al Qaeda terror plot against the Suez Canal.
July 10, 2009 by Akiva
According to several sources, Egyptian authorities foiled an Al Qaeda sponsored attack against the Suez Canal and the adjacent oil pipeline. According to Egyptian sources, the terror group consisted of 24 Egyptians and was led by a Palestinian. Most of the members were highly educated engineers and technicians. The group was mainly funded through [...]
Somali Piracy: An Al Jazeera Reportage
July 3, 2009 by Akiva
On June 17, 2009 Al Jazeera aired a reportage about Somali Piracy. East Africa correspondent Mohammed Adow interviewed Somali pirates at Garowe, Eyl to give first hand information on the world of modern day pirates.
After viewing the videos, MarineBuzz.com correctly stated that “anyone can understand that the present war against piracy by the international warships [...]