MAST SSO course combined with anti piracy training

February 3, 2010: Maritime Security Consultants can now obtain an UK Maritime Coast Guard Agency (MCA) accredited Ship Security Officers certificate combined with a theoretical and practical course on anti piracy operations.

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Russian convoys suspended in Gulf of Aden

January 12, 2010: Be advised, please, that the Russian Navy suspended escorting of merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden as from 11 January 2010.

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Increased Hijacks

January 6, 2010: There has been an upsurge of attacks over the New Year period with 3 ships taken over the space of 3 days.

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Anti Piracy Training

January 3, 2010: MAST and its training partner IDESS have successfully delivered 2 anti piracy training courses in the Philippines to much acclaim.

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Russian convoys suspended in Gulf of Aden

Be advised, please, that the Russian Navy suspended escorting of merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden as from 11 January 2010.

The resumption date of Russian navy lead convoys is scheduled on 21 January 2010, starting from point «A»(12°20' N - 43°50' E) at 10:00 Lt (Eastbound convoy).

On 18 or 19 January 2010 we shall advise you of the further convoy schedule.

The warship «Admiral Chabanenko» has completed her mission in the area and will be substituted for another Russian warship.

In the meanwhile the Russian Maritime Security Service (RMSS) is disposed to receive applications from shipping companies, which would like to join their vessels in the convoy above or further convoys.

Author: Phillip Cable.
Published: January 12, 2010