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Monthly Archives: December 2008

The gun debate continues…

I was reading through dockwalk.com and came across these articles. http://www.dockwalk.com/Essentials/HotTopics.aspx?id=12580 – some very common sense thinking, and notice all events handled without injury. http://www.dockwalk.com/Essentials/HotTopics.aspx?id=8888 – brings up the question of guns onboard or not for debate. As always, it is up to the owner and captain of the vessel as to the methods of … Continue reading »

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A Follow up to an earlier posting

A Follow up to an earlier posting Further Information on recent “yacht hijack” off Somalia Ecoterra International report today (Sunday 28 December) with some clarification concerning the attack reported below on 17 December. It has become clear now that the private but commercially used tourist-motor yacht had Yemeni coastguard officers contracted as ship-riders. The officers … Continue reading »

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A holistic view on Seacurity

As part of our services, we promote the idea of holistic security – it is not just security devices or blazing guns. Security is part of the lifestyle we lead. A great example was pointed out twice this month, once atboatsecurity.blogspot.com and in Houseboat magazine (Dec 2008) – both dealing with live-a-boards and the safety/security … Continue reading »

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Somali Pirate Article in Newsweek

On page 2 is the line most applicable to us here – “Luxury yachts are what we are looking for, because what we need is money, and if we get a luxury yacht, we make a fortune.” As always, be aware and attentive of your surroundings. Don’t be paranoid, be aware. http://www.newsweek.com/id/175980?gt1=43002 – Newsweek – … Continue reading »

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A long absence…

Been busy as all get out lately. The business is starting to come along, the day job has been hectic, all good things. Here are a couple of links for you – drop me a comment and let me know what your concerns are. FBI wants your assistancehttp://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2008-12-18-1 Pirates take second yacht off Somaliahttp://www.ibinews.com/ibinews/newsdesk/20081118114353ibinews.html Marine … Continue reading »

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