War at Sea: Drug Smuggling using Submarines
February 20, 2008 by Akiva
Filed under Maritime Security
The Pentagon Channel reported the capture of one of a kind drug smuggling submarine, including four tons of cocaine. Called “Big Foot” the submarine is powered by a six cylinder engine and can transport up to 15 tons of drugs for 2,000 nautical miles. While the drugs were deposit in the front of the sub, [...]
Trinidad's maritime surveillance system is partially down
January 30, 2008 by Akiva
Filed under Maritime Surveillance
TrinidadExpress reported today that part of Trinidad’s maritime surveillance system is down. The maritime radar installation on the San Fernando Hill that forms part of the State’s $100 million 360 degree coastal surveillance system, went down on January 26, 2008.