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gCaptain
A Look At AdvanFort's Hurricane Preparations
gCaptain checked in with AdvanFort as Hurricane Sandy came ashore on the US East Coast. President Will Watson told the publication that the company's security operations, including its counter-piracy missions, were continuing without interruption.
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Yachting Monthly
Yachting flotillas offer bigger 'target' for pirates
NATO maritime experts warned that yachts sailing in convoys near Somalia may draw more attention from pirates than boats making the passage alone.
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The Guardian
African Union sets deadline for continent-wide maritime strategy
The African Union set a deadline for a continent-wide maritime strategy, warning that the neglect of maritime risks and opportunities is costing Africa revenue and security.
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Daily Mail
Dramatic moment NATO warship takes out suspected pirate boat off Somali coast in fierce gun battle
During routine surveillance off the Somali coast, the Dutch warship HNLMS Rotterdam came under fire from suspected pirates and responded, putting their boat out of action.
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Stars and Stripes
EU Navy arrests seven suspected pirates, destroys boat
The EU Naval Force arrested seven suspected pirates and destroyed their skiff after sailors spotted a boarding ladder and drums of fuel and water on board.
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MarineLink
Report Sheds Light on Seafarers Affected by Piracy
A study by the Seamen's Church Institute and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine examined the lasting psychological effects of pirate captivity on seafarers, based on 154 interviews.
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AllAfrica
Nigeria: Crude Theft - JTF Sets up New Outpost to Battle Crime
Nigeria's Joint Task Force set up a new outpost to fight crude oil theft on a route used to move stolen crude from small boats onto larger vessels.
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AdvanFort
AdvanFort Launches QA Program
The AdvanFort Company, reinforcing its commitment to quality operations, has instituted its Quality Assurance program. The multi-faceted program includes seeking counsel from outside expert advisors; independent auditing...
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AdvanFort
MSC's Watson Named President of AdvanFort
Maritime professional will lead the next generation of global security solutionsThe AdvanFort Company today announced that maritime professional William Hughes (Will) Watson has joined the company as president. Will come...
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AdvanFort
The AdvanFort Company delivers world-class security solutions to the Maritime Industry
Privately held global company headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in London, Dubai, Manila and Tallinn with offices coming soon in Germany, Greece, Turkey, Japan and China. Our team comprises experienced former...
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