Monthly Archives: August 2010
Two Great Links from EagleSpeak
From the folks at EagleSpeak First, an article on preparedness. Though this speaks primarily concerning hurricane preparedness (a topical subject with the recent activity coming our way) – the same steps can carry over to all aspects of boating and life. Second, an article on Pirate Activity in the South China Sea. While the Horn … Continue reading
Home burglarized? Fill out a form
From the front page, lower half of USA Today, August 25, 2010. The gist of the article is that as budgets get cut, so do services. In this case, it illustrates the principle that you are responsible for your own protection.As always, the more self-reliant you can be, the better. Please go to our Personal … Continue reading
10 Travel Safety Tips You Can’t Afford To Ignore
10 Travel Safety Tips You Can’t Afford To IgnoreWritten by Lea – courtesy of Location Independent Having survived cities such as New York, London, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Bangkok, Madrid, Rome, Paris, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh and Sydney, and a fair few other places such as Belize City, Mexico, Guatemala, Budapest, and Prague (back when … Continue reading
Definition of piracy
One of the problems facing yacht owners is the difference between piracy and robbery. Apparently, that has been solved in the US Courts a long time ago. “…the case cited as precedent, United States v. Smith, 18 U.S. 5 Wheat. 153 (1820) which wends its merry way to a determination that (at p. 161,162): There … Continue reading
Introduction to the company for new readers
Maritime Vital Asset Protection, LLCWe provide security consultation and training for vessel owners, captains and crewmembers. Services offered: * Security Assessments. The first step in determining the needs of the client, we evaluate the risk and threat based upon where the vessel is primarily berthed, the waters frequently visited and ports of call the vessel … Continue reading