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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
SmartKEY RFID technology
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2009
Contact: Jay Keenan
1+954.565.9898 ext. 301
jay@paradoxmarine.com
Paradox Marine
SmartKey RFID Technology
Paradox Marine Introduces Nav-Tracker 2.0 SmartKEY
RFID technology allows automatic system arming and disarming
Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA) – Boat security systems supplier Paradox Marine has enhanced its Nav-Tracker 2.0 wireless boat location and GPS tracking system with SmartKEY, which automatically disarms the system when the vessel operator boards the vessel and re-arms it when the operator disembarks.
SmartKEY uses RFID technology that allows for ‘no touch’ arming and disarming of the Nav-Tracker 2.0 system. There are no buttons to push or keys to turn. With a SmartKEY in range, Nav-Tracker 2.0 is disarmed. When a SmartKEY is out of range for more than 60 seconds or is turned off, the system will re-arm itself.
How SmartKEY Works
The Nav-Tracker 2.0 SmartKEY is comprised of a state-of-the-art wireless 2.4GHz Active RFID technology with a transmitter paired with a receiver packaged inside of the Nav-Tracker 2.0 control unit operating on a proprietary frequency. The SmartKEY transmits 10 data packs per second when turned on. When it is in range of the Nav-Tracker 2.0, the SmartKEY disarms the system, and it will remain disarmed until it stops receiving the data packets for more than 60 seconds. This provides an extremely high level of security by automatically arming and disarming the system when the operator arrives or leaves the vessel – there’s no more need to remember to arm or disarm the Nav-Tracker 2.0.
Paradox Marine Nav-Tracker
About Nav-Tracker 2.0
When a Nav-Tracker 2.0 transmitter is mounted discreetly on a boat, a wireless ‘fence’ with a 500-meter range is created. If a boat is moved outside of this fence, Nav-Tracker 2.0 uses Inmarsat based GPS satellite technology to monitor a boat’s location and notify up to four people by email and/or text message every 15 minutes with the latitude/longitude, speed, heading and distance to closest city.
As many as 27,000 boats are stolen annually and the odds of recovery are only about 1 in 10, according to the International Association of Marine Investigators. “Alarms and other deterrents are not enough. However, with a Nav-Tracker on board, if your boat is stolen, you’ll have a much better chance of getting it back,” said Jay Keenan, Paradox Marine President & CEO.
Some insurance companies now require GPS tracking devices to be installed on certain types of boats, including high performance boats and boats with triple high-horsepower outboards.
For more information about SmartKEY, Nav-Tracker 2.0 and other Paradox Marine boat security, monitoring, tracking and surveillance products, visit www.paradoxmarine.com or call 1+866.929.4442 (US) or 1+954.565.9898.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Two links for today
First is a link to Modern Day Piracy:
http://piratebook.blogspot.com/2009/04/armed-guards-help-repel-attack-on.html
The subject is finally getting the attention it deserves within the marine industry.
Second is from YachtPals:
http://www.yachtpals.com/somalia-pirates-4145
Dealing with the complex issue, not the sound bite solutions others are offering.
http://piratebook.blogspot.com/2009/04/armed-guards-help-repel-attack-on.html
The subject is finally getting the attention it deserves within the marine industry.
Second is from YachtPals:
http://www.yachtpals.com/somalia-pirates-4145
Dealing with the complex issue, not the sound bite solutions others are offering.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Follow up to Awareness
A short while ago I posted a longish (by my standards) post on the importance of awareness.
To follow this up, what do we do with our new awareness skill?
As we discussed near and far range awareness, let's discuss far range first.
The further out we detect possible threats, the earlier we can prepare for action and also allow more time for a thorough evaluation of the situation. Sounds like common sense, but if the watch is asleep, there will be no detection until the threat is upon you.
Use the navigation aids (radar, FLIR, binoculars, etc.) to your advantage. Be aware of the periods you are most tired/fatigued, and pay special attention to those times. Utilizing FLIR is a great idea, but be aware of the limitations of the equipment. Where are the blind spots created by the vessels physical layout? What are the capabilities of your radar? How effective are you at interpreting the images?
The vessel's lighting can play into the picture here - do you run at night with all lights on, attracting attention, or slip by quietly in the night? Do you protect yourself with a cone of light at anchor/pierside? While it may provide some protection in spotlighting a close in predator - it may mask your own night vision and hamper your ability to visually spot trouble before it reaches you.
AIS can also play a role in identifying friendly vessels, and also can be used to target vessels (only the rich and powerful yachtsmen have these expensive items, right?).
One of the best methods of far range awareness is communications - call ahead to trusted cruisers in the area, who can provide vital information to you before you are even within sight of your destination.
Once you have identified the threat at a distance, communications becomes a concern - does the other vessel acknowledge your request to talk? If not, it may be she doesn't speak English, have a radio, or is ignoring you on purpose. All are things to consider. If you change course, does the other vessel alter course to shadow/close on you? Or do they continue on their original course?
One thing not to do is open up with rifle fire on a vessel without identifying it as an actual threat - which at a far range (beyond 1 mile, for our purposes here) - virtually all other vessels are not a threat (except for military and law enforcement). Typical pirate weaponry (as used against yachties) is generally ineffective at ranges further than 500 meters - not too many thugs in fishing boats with .50 calibers running around, thank goodness.
Ok, longwinded, I know - just lots to ponder.
To follow this up, what do we do with our new awareness skill?
As we discussed near and far range awareness, let's discuss far range first.
The further out we detect possible threats, the earlier we can prepare for action and also allow more time for a thorough evaluation of the situation. Sounds like common sense, but if the watch is asleep, there will be no detection until the threat is upon you.
Use the navigation aids (radar, FLIR, binoculars, etc.) to your advantage. Be aware of the periods you are most tired/fatigued, and pay special attention to those times. Utilizing FLIR is a great idea, but be aware of the limitations of the equipment. Where are the blind spots created by the vessels physical layout? What are the capabilities of your radar? How effective are you at interpreting the images?
The vessel's lighting can play into the picture here - do you run at night with all lights on, attracting attention, or slip by quietly in the night? Do you protect yourself with a cone of light at anchor/pierside? While it may provide some protection in spotlighting a close in predator - it may mask your own night vision and hamper your ability to visually spot trouble before it reaches you.
AIS can also play a role in identifying friendly vessels, and also can be used to target vessels (only the rich and powerful yachtsmen have these expensive items, right?).
One of the best methods of far range awareness is communications - call ahead to trusted cruisers in the area, who can provide vital information to you before you are even within sight of your destination.
Once you have identified the threat at a distance, communications becomes a concern - does the other vessel acknowledge your request to talk? If not, it may be she doesn't speak English, have a radio, or is ignoring you on purpose. All are things to consider. If you change course, does the other vessel alter course to shadow/close on you? Or do they continue on their original course?
One thing not to do is open up with rifle fire on a vessel without identifying it as an actual threat - which at a far range (beyond 1 mile, for our purposes here) - virtually all other vessels are not a threat (except for military and law enforcement). Typical pirate weaponry (as used against yachties) is generally ineffective at ranges further than 500 meters - not too many thugs in fishing boats with .50 calibers running around, thank goodness.
Ok, longwinded, I know - just lots to ponder.
A psoting by FeralJundi
http://feraljundi.com/2009/04/08/maritime-security-the-pathetic-non-action-of-todays-shipping-industry-off-the-coast-of-africa/
While this article is concerning itself with Somalia and the situation primarily concerning commercial vessels, I feel the sentiment applies equally well to the civilian yachting community. The below quotes sum it up:
"To not defend your boats, is pathetic and damn near criminal. I say criminal, because you are purposely sending people into harms way, without giving them adequate protection. It is stupid and this is not taking care of your people."
Very well said. Enough talk of appeasement and capitulation.
While this article is concerning itself with Somalia and the situation primarily concerning commercial vessels, I feel the sentiment applies equally well to the civilian yachting community. The below quotes sum it up:
"To not defend your boats, is pathetic and damn near criminal. I say criminal, because you are purposely sending people into harms way, without giving them adequate protection. It is stupid and this is not taking care of your people."
Very well said. Enough talk of appeasement and capitulation.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
A post from Spike
In the tradition I have of posting comment from other people's sites, here's one from
http://www.nitenhome.com/Newsletter.html:
Around the Horn or Africa, piracy is far from a "new" phenomenon, having been a scourge in the area for millennia. It is only in the age of "learned helplessness" that the international maritime community interminably agonizes over the prospect of offering even the slightest resistance, the minutest inconvenience, to pirates.
Pirates, no matter where they find employment, are vicious cutthroats, and always have been. Among less confused civilizations in the Nineteenth Century, the brutal truth of pirates and piracy was well known and honestly confronted. When encountered or captured, pirates were executed immediately. They were never afforded clemency nor consideration, nor should they have been.
Today, of course, with confusion and institutionalized stupidity the prevailing philosophy, we, as a civilization, endlessly seek ways to become victims and foist forced-victimization upon our citizens!
In the wake of last week's daring rescue of an American ship's captain by the US Navy, airwaves are predictably brimming with pundits and "study groups," all regurgitating the same sorry dogma:
"Never offer any species of resistance to violent criminals. Never fight back. Freely allow yourself to be maimed, raped, and murdered. Such a fate is surely better by far than being guilty displaying even the slightest personal initiative!"
Their pitiable rationalizations we've all heard before:
(1) "It will escalate violence" ... Well, I sure hope so!
(2) "It will start an arms race" ... There is no "race" when only one
side is racing!
(3) "Sailors are too stupid to use guns effectively" ... Oh, please!
(4) "Pirates are so clever, so superior in every way, that we can never
win. Resistance is futile!" ... For these pathetic losers, everything is
impossible, and therefore nothing, no matter how promising, should ever be
attempted.
If these people are Americans, then I'm ashamed to call myself one!
/John Farnam
http://www.nitenhome.com/Newsletter.html:
Around the Horn or Africa, piracy is far from a "new" phenomenon, having been a scourge in the area for millennia. It is only in the age of "learned helplessness" that the international maritime community interminably agonizes over the prospect of offering even the slightest resistance, the minutest inconvenience, to pirates.
Pirates, no matter where they find employment, are vicious cutthroats, and always have been. Among less confused civilizations in the Nineteenth Century, the brutal truth of pirates and piracy was well known and honestly confronted. When encountered or captured, pirates were executed immediately. They were never afforded clemency nor consideration, nor should they have been.
Today, of course, with confusion and institutionalized stupidity the prevailing philosophy, we, as a civilization, endlessly seek ways to become victims and foist forced-victimization upon our citizens!
In the wake of last week's daring rescue of an American ship's captain by the US Navy, airwaves are predictably brimming with pundits and "study groups," all regurgitating the same sorry dogma:
"Never offer any species of resistance to violent criminals. Never fight back. Freely allow yourself to be maimed, raped, and murdered. Such a fate is surely better by far than being guilty displaying even the slightest personal initiative!"
Their pitiable rationalizations we've all heard before:
(1) "It will escalate violence" ... Well, I sure hope so!
(2) "It will start an arms race" ... There is no "race" when only one
side is racing!
(3) "Sailors are too stupid to use guns effectively" ... Oh, please!
(4) "Pirates are so clever, so superior in every way, that we can never
win. Resistance is futile!" ... For these pathetic losers, everything is
impossible, and therefore nothing, no matter how promising, should ever be
attempted.
If these people are Americans, then I'm ashamed to call myself one!
/John Farnam
Saturday, April 18, 2009
A couple of interesting finds
Here's one on the situation in Antigua
Antigua Security Revisited By Louisa Cowan
http://www.dockwalk.com/Essentials/HotTopics.aspx?id=24264
And in this months issue of Latitudes and Attitudes, an article on a piracy incident on the Rio Dulce.
Antigua Security Revisited By Louisa Cowan
http://www.dockwalk.com/Essentials/HotTopics.aspx?id=24264
And in this months issue of Latitudes and Attitudes, an article on a piracy incident on the Rio Dulce.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Re-post of an article - Security Awareness in the Maritime Domain
Security Awareness in the Maritime Domain
As we move further along into the 21st century, security concerns are becoming an
increasing part of every-day business. In the maritime arena, it is incumbent on us to perform all the acts we would normally assign to a police force or security service. It is a fact that if there is an incident at sea (or dockside), the event will be over long before law enforcement elements will arrive. The prudent mariner will endeavor to prevent acts of piracy and crime from happening rather than dealing with the after-effects of an assault.
As part of the process, situational awareness concerning the security climate will prevent a substantial portion of the security incidents.
Situational awareness is nothing new to sailors. It is an unconscious part of what responsible mariners do prior to and during any time at sea. We pay attention to the current weather, sea conditions, weather forecasts, and all the systems involved in maneuvering our craft from one place to another. Security awareness is adding one more layer to the process; it is non-intrusive and can assist in ensuring the success of your voyage.
We focus on two ranges in security awareness – close and far. Close refers to our
vessel, the immediate area around it (berth, anchorage, marina) and can extend out to our visible and/or electronic horizons. Far refers to our destination and the waters along the way. Obviously, we are concerned at first with the close, and as we travel, the far areas come into focus and become our close.
At close range we focus on our vessel. We may assign a crew member to stay on-board and provide security and day-to-day housekeeping chores that need to be done. We may install an alarm system (security and safety system) that provides an audible signal that something is wrong (flooding, intruders), monitored at either the location or remotely via the Internet or telephone. We may have remote cameras to view our vessel from the office during the day, so we can see what goes on around her at any and all times. Close also includes being familiar with the marina we are docked at, knowing our neighbors. Will the marina provide a response to an alarm, or will they merely send a nasty message telling you that your alarm disturbed their nap time? Becoming involved in the activities at the marina/yacht club will provide you with a good idea of the security climate.
Close also refers to what you can see. Are there other vessels following you or
approaching you when the majority are maintaining a safe distance? If you are in a
channel, a boat following you is to be expected. On the open seas, it is not a usual
occurrence (unless traveling in convoy). At anchor, a boat approaching you at night with the lights off is an indicator that something may be amiss. A radar system that signals you audibly when a vessel approaches within certain parameters can assist you in maintaining your awareness.
At the far range, we focus on our destination. As we would not travel from Tampa to Key West in August without an up-to-date weather forecast, so we should not travel without checking the security situation en-route and at our destination. It may be good to know that Montego Bay is a safe place to stay and visit, but if we have to go through an unsafe area to get there (say, Port Au-Prince?), we may need to re-look our route. There are myriad sources for this information, all available to anyone with an internet connection. In addition, while conducting close range awareness (back at the marina), you can start collecting the information you need on your long range areas. Talking to others who have just returned from your destination can be invaluable.
This has been a short introduction to security awareness in the maritime domain, as it pertains to small craft owners/operators and yachtsmen. It is another layer added on to the procedures we already practice, and can add to the boating experience. The more aware we are of our surroundings, the richer the experience can become.
Don
Maritime Vital Asset Security, LLC
As we move further along into the 21st century, security concerns are becoming an
increasing part of every-day business. In the maritime arena, it is incumbent on us to perform all the acts we would normally assign to a police force or security service. It is a fact that if there is an incident at sea (or dockside), the event will be over long before law enforcement elements will arrive. The prudent mariner will endeavor to prevent acts of piracy and crime from happening rather than dealing with the after-effects of an assault.
As part of the process, situational awareness concerning the security climate will prevent a substantial portion of the security incidents.
Situational awareness is nothing new to sailors. It is an unconscious part of what responsible mariners do prior to and during any time at sea. We pay attention to the current weather, sea conditions, weather forecasts, and all the systems involved in maneuvering our craft from one place to another. Security awareness is adding one more layer to the process; it is non-intrusive and can assist in ensuring the success of your voyage.
We focus on two ranges in security awareness – close and far. Close refers to our
vessel, the immediate area around it (berth, anchorage, marina) and can extend out to our visible and/or electronic horizons. Far refers to our destination and the waters along the way. Obviously, we are concerned at first with the close, and as we travel, the far areas come into focus and become our close.
At close range we focus on our vessel. We may assign a crew member to stay on-board and provide security and day-to-day housekeeping chores that need to be done. We may install an alarm system (security and safety system) that provides an audible signal that something is wrong (flooding, intruders), monitored at either the location or remotely via the Internet or telephone. We may have remote cameras to view our vessel from the office during the day, so we can see what goes on around her at any and all times. Close also includes being familiar with the marina we are docked at, knowing our neighbors. Will the marina provide a response to an alarm, or will they merely send a nasty message telling you that your alarm disturbed their nap time? Becoming involved in the activities at the marina/yacht club will provide you with a good idea of the security climate.
Close also refers to what you can see. Are there other vessels following you or
approaching you when the majority are maintaining a safe distance? If you are in a
channel, a boat following you is to be expected. On the open seas, it is not a usual
occurrence (unless traveling in convoy). At anchor, a boat approaching you at night with the lights off is an indicator that something may be amiss. A radar system that signals you audibly when a vessel approaches within certain parameters can assist you in maintaining your awareness.
At the far range, we focus on our destination. As we would not travel from Tampa to Key West in August without an up-to-date weather forecast, so we should not travel without checking the security situation en-route and at our destination. It may be good to know that Montego Bay is a safe place to stay and visit, but if we have to go through an unsafe area to get there (say, Port Au-Prince?), we may need to re-look our route. There are myriad sources for this information, all available to anyone with an internet connection. In addition, while conducting close range awareness (back at the marina), you can start collecting the information you need on your long range areas. Talking to others who have just returned from your destination can be invaluable.
This has been a short introduction to security awareness in the maritime domain, as it pertains to small craft owners/operators and yachtsmen. It is another layer added on to the procedures we already practice, and can add to the boating experience. The more aware we are of our surroundings, the richer the experience can become.
Don
Maritime Vital Asset Security, LLC
Interesting quote - a warning?
One of the points I like to make is that as the economy slows/declines/whatever, and the gap between the 'haves' and 'havenots' increases, we will see more violence and theft/piracy.
Here is a quote that sums it up.
""If they step on the small man and he don't have nothing he's going to go take from another man's hand," Lynch said."
The story is here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090417/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/cb_americas_summit_poverty_1
Please take measures to educate and protect yourself and your loved ones.
Here is a quote that sums it up.
""If they step on the small man and he don't have nothing he's going to go take from another man's hand," Lynch said."
The story is here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090417/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/cb_americas_summit_poverty_1
Please take measures to educate and protect yourself and your loved ones.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Update/Background on French Yacht Tanit
A report from IBI on the French Yacht Tanit
Yacht captain perishes as French crew freed from pirates
http://www.ibinews.com/ibinews/newsdesk/20090314033829ibinews.html
A pertinent comment from the IMB:
Noel Choong, head of reporting at the International Maritime Bureau's (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre, said that many attacks on yachts go unreported to his organisation. "Yachts and fishing boats normally don't have INMARSAT C electronics, which we use to track incidents against commercial vessels," Choong told IBI from IMB's headquarters in Malaysia. "There is a significant amount of pirate activity against yachts, but generally it gets reported to local authorities in countries they are visiting."
Seems there will only be an escalation of incidents in the future. Please take measures to educate and protect yourselves. Contact myself or Tony at Phantom Services for more information.
Yacht captain perishes as French crew freed from pirates
http://www.ibinews.com/ibinews/newsdesk/20090314033829ibinews.html
A pertinent comment from the IMB:
Noel Choong, head of reporting at the International Maritime Bureau's (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre, said that many attacks on yachts go unreported to his organisation. "Yachts and fishing boats normally don't have INMARSAT C electronics, which we use to track incidents against commercial vessels," Choong told IBI from IMB's headquarters in Malaysia. "There is a significant amount of pirate activity against yachts, but generally it gets reported to local authorities in countries they are visiting."
Seems there will only be an escalation of incidents in the future. Please take measures to educate and protect yourselves. Contact myself or Tony at Phantom Services for more information.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Boat Nanny
Found this on the 'Trawlers-and-Trawlering Digest', and I thought I would include it (with the authors permission, of course).
Message: 22
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:45:21 -0700
From: "Larry"
To:
Subject: T&T: Boat Nanny
I have a slightly used (2 months) Boat Nanny that paid for itself in one call home.
This unit is great for boaters who are going to leave their boat at a marina for several weeks.
The unit works as a cell phone (a sim card is required) and calls or send email when a fault happens. It will send status reports once a day also:
The unit has motion detector, monitors A/C, temp & has a remote for any devise that has contact closure. A float switch is included if you want to monitor bilge level.
The unit is wireless and only needs to be plugged into a 110 volt outlet.
In my case the unit called saying shore power had been lost. I called the marina, but they said there was no power outage. I ask that they go look at the boat & they found that a boater had come in at night & unplugged my shore cable. When they plugged the power back in, the unit called and said all was OK.
If you have need of a Boat Nanny I have this one that I will sell for $675, new coat with the remote sensor id 1095.
Larry
If you would like to buy a new Boat Nanny, or any of the Marine Guard systems, drop me a line and we can discuss your needs.
Don
Busy news day
There is a lot of bad news out there lately. Please take care of yourselves.
Attack on Yacht in Venezuela
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-04-12-1/view
Comment: The 'reconsideration' of whether to carry firearms or not seems to be coming up a lot lately.
Yo Ho Yo Ho, It’s The Risk Management Life For Thee
http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/04/11/yo-ho-yo-ho-its-the-risk-management-life-for-thee/
Comment: A few good comments on the reasons ships are not armed.
Piracy and Armed Response on Ships
http://www4.marinelink.com/en-US/News/Article/327958.aspx
Comment: Another look at the arming of crews.
Guns On Board
http://www.maritimesecurity.com/gunsonboard.htm
Comment: More oriented to yachties. A good resource.
LRAD Deployment Thwarts Pirate Attack
http://marinelink.com/News/Article/LRAD-Deployment-Thwarts-Pirate-Attack/330263.aspx
Comment: An alternative to firearms. Worth a look to the die-hard anti-firearms people. The LRAD still requires someone with some training to use it.
Attack on Yacht in Venezuela
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-04-12-1/view
Comment: The 'reconsideration' of whether to carry firearms or not seems to be coming up a lot lately.
Yo Ho Yo Ho, It’s The Risk Management Life For Thee
http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/04/11/yo-ho-yo-ho-its-the-risk-management-life-for-thee/
Comment: A few good comments on the reasons ships are not armed.
Piracy and Armed Response on Ships
http://www4.marinelink.com/en-US/News/Article/327958.aspx
Comment: Another look at the arming of crews.
Guns On Board
http://www.maritimesecurity.com/gunsonboard.htm
Comment: More oriented to yachties. A good resource.
LRAD Deployment Thwarts Pirate Attack
http://marinelink.com/News/Article/LRAD-Deployment-Thwarts-Pirate-Attack/330263.aspx
Comment: An alternative to firearms. Worth a look to the die-hard anti-firearms people. The LRAD still requires someone with some training to use it.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
A wide variety today
Some interesting links. I am attempting to avoid the Somalia Piracy Issues, as they are primarily against commercial vessels, although I will include news about yachts and other 'civilian' vessels.
Yachts included in Piracy Deterrence Operations:
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-04-04-2
Venezuelan Rescue & Maritime Safety Organisation (an old link, but still relevant):
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2004-03-01-2/view
One on mindset and the French Yacht Recovery (about halfway through the article):
http://piratebook.blogspot.com/2009/04/maersk-alabama-captain-tries-to-escape.html
The French Yacht Tanit:
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-04-07-2/view
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-04-11-1/view
Mindset from Mercop:
http://mail.myptsmail.com/mercop/blog/?p=243
Arrests vs. Repos: Yachts in Handcuffs
http://www.dockwalk.com/Essentials/HotTopics.aspx?id=23946
More on Tragic Murder of Yachtsman in Thailand:
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2009-03-26-1/view
Yachts included in Piracy Deterrence Operations:
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-04-04-2
Venezuelan Rescue & Maritime Safety Organisation (an old link, but still relevant):
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2004-03-01-2/view
One on mindset and the French Yacht Recovery (about halfway through the article):
http://piratebook.blogspot.com/2009/04/maersk-alabama-captain-tries-to-escape.html
The French Yacht Tanit:
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-04-07-2/view
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-04-11-1/view
Mindset from Mercop:
http://mail.myptsmail.com/mercop/blog/?p=243
Arrests vs. Repos: Yachts in Handcuffs
http://www.dockwalk.com/Essentials/HotTopics.aspx?id=23946
More on Tragic Murder of Yachtsman in Thailand:
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2009-03-26-1/view
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Mindset
From the latest news reports, it sounds like the hijacked Maersk vessel's crew did the correct thing and counter-attacked the pirates. Reminiscent of the 9/11 passengers, but with a more positive result.
Always have the mindset of protecting you and your mates/family/friends. Don't rely on someone else to do what you need to do. Do it as smartly as you can, but do protect yourselves.
Always have the mindset of protecting you and your mates/family/friends. Don't rely on someone else to do what you need to do. Do it as smartly as you can, but do protect yourselves.
Update - Apr 9th, 2009
Been busy lately, with the day job and some other work that has come my way.
Here are some news links for you:
French Yacht Sea-Jacked, NE Somalia - Further Details
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-04-07-2/view
France tracking yacht seized by pirates
http://www.ibinews.com/ibinews/newsdesk/20090307151739ibinews.html
There has been a lot of news lately re the Somalia Piracy issue. Plenty of sites elsewhere to pick up that news. It overshadows the attacks on yachts and civilian craft that are happening. No judgment calls, just the way things are. Please prepare yourself and your vessel/crew, to the best of your ability.
Here's a post to ponder:
http://www.daybydaycartoon.com/2009/04/09/#005129
Drop me a line if you have any comments or concerns.
Don
Here are some news links for you:
French Yacht Sea-Jacked, NE Somalia - Further Details
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-04-07-2/view
France tracking yacht seized by pirates
http://www.ibinews.com/ibinews/newsdesk/20090307151739ibinews.html
There has been a lot of news lately re the Somalia Piracy issue. Plenty of sites elsewhere to pick up that news. It overshadows the attacks on yachts and civilian craft that are happening. No judgment calls, just the way things are. Please prepare yourself and your vessel/crew, to the best of your ability.
Here's a post to ponder:
http://www.daybydaycartoon.com/2009/04/09/#005129
Drop me a line if you have any comments or concerns.
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