Monthly Archives: February 2009
6 Ways to Stay Safe Ashore
http://www.dockwalk.com/Essentials/HotTopics.aspx?id=21266 6 Ways to Stay Safe Ashore By Rubi McGrory As the yachting world is still reeling after the killing of the captain in Antigua, it’s time to take a step back and look at how to increase our level of safety wherever we go ashore. As professional travelers, we are guests wherever we go, … Continue reading
Our Newest Authorized Dealer!
http://www.marineguardsecurity.com/index.html Marine Guard Yacht Security Welcomes Our Newest Authorized Dealer! Don Weiss Jr.Maritime Vital Asset Protection, LLCRiverview -Tampa Florida Region813-841-3898
Paradox Marine Receives US Coast Guard Medal
Paradox Marine Receives US Coast Guard Medal For Help With Stolen Boat Recovery Nav-Tracker 2.0 Located Stolen Boat In The Bahamas, Recovered By Coast Guard 12 Hours Later
From IBI News: Superyacht crew mugged in USVI
http://www.ibinews.com/ibinews/newsdesk/20090103144537ibinews.html Superyacht crew mugged in USVI By IBI Magazine/Michael Howorth One of several superyachts that sailed out from Falmouth Harbour, Antigua, spooked by the murder of Drew Gollan, has reportedly been the subject of an attack and robbery in the USVI. Crew from Alfa Nero were going ashore in St Thomas and were mugged. Early … Continue reading
US seamen are being trained to fend off pirates
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D963KOSG0&show;_article=1 A couple of quotes applicable to the recreational/civilian side of the boating community. “If I’ve done anything, I’ve shown them that this isn’t a joke, it’s not about parrots and eye patches and Blackbeard and all that,” Nincic said. “It’s very real and it’s a problem without an easy solution.” And the following: ” … Continue reading