From Noonsite:
Caribbean, Southern Windward Islands - Burglaries during Dinner Hour
Extra Caution/Awareness Suggested
Over the last 2 months, several reports have been received from yachts in the Southern Windwards who have been burgled whilst ashore for dinner.
The Caribbean Safety & Security Net reports that there has been speculation that, in certain anchorages, someone watches from shore to see which boats are vacated during the dinner hour and those boats are then targeted.
This is not a new phenomenon but four in one month is a record (as reported to the Caribbean Safety & Security Net in May). Yachts visiting those anchorages where this seems to be a frequent occurrence should consider leaving someone on board or leaving lights and/or a radio/CD player running, or anchoring farther from shore. It goes without saying that conversations about going out to dinner (or leaving the boat for any reason) should not take place on the VHF radio.
Anchorages include:
Bequia: Princes Margaret Beach
Mayreau: Salt-Whistle Bay
St Vincent: Wallilabou Bay
St Vincent: Blue Lagoon
St Vincent: Young Island
Note: An important aspect of your overall security measures is contained in the last sentence of the main body - what former-military types would call 'OpSec' or Operational Security. Basically, not broadcasting to the world your intentions.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Colour Codes of Awareness
From the folks at Low Tech Combat
'The Colour Codes of Awareness can be used as a model or system for conceptualishttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifing just how we should actually apply awareness. Many people espouse that we should always maintain awareness of our surroundings and be on the lookout for warning signs and indicators that warn of a person about to possibly attack. But it can still be unclear as to how we should go about being ‘aware’.'
'All you need to do is start off at yellow and avoid white. Its that simple.
Yellow then orange then red. Hopefully that is all. That is how awareness works and how awareness equals avoidance.'
It is ironic, the more aware we are, the less likely we are to use the skills we have developed over the years. Ironic, but in a good way.
Train hard, train smart, but do train.
'The Colour Codes of Awareness can be used as a model or system for conceptualishttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifing just how we should actually apply awareness. Many people espouse that we should always maintain awareness of our surroundings and be on the lookout for warning signs and indicators that warn of a person about to possibly attack. But it can still be unclear as to how we should go about being ‘aware’.'
'All you need to do is start off at yellow and avoid white. Its that simple.
Yellow then orange then red. Hopefully that is all. That is how awareness works and how awareness equals avoidance.'
It is ironic, the more aware we are, the less likely we are to use the skills we have developed over the years. Ironic, but in a good way.
Train hard, train smart, but do train.
Iridium inReach – Text Messaging From Sea!
Catching up on some posting. Thanks to all who check in here, drop me a line and let me know what you think at yachtsecurity@privacyharbor.com.
Here are two from gCaptain - one on Iridium inReach and one on Epirbs
As readers here know, we stress situational awareness and safety - as well as the more 'traditional' aspects of security - all need to be tied into one package to be effective.
Here are two from gCaptain - one on Iridium inReach and one on Epirbs
As readers here know, we stress situational awareness and safety - as well as the more 'traditional' aspects of security - all need to be tied into one package to be effective.
How to deal with Flash Mobs
Some great words of advice in this article from The Modern Survivalist -
'The two most common rules, the ones that people that get hurt or killed by them fail to remember are 1) Don’t get involved with them! 2) Get away from them as fast as possible.'
When taking the shoreside excursions, security needs to be in the back of the mind - always.
Sometimes even a Master of Kung Fu needs to know how to beat a tactical retreat.
'The two most common rules, the ones that people that get hurt or killed by them fail to remember are 1) Don’t get involved with them! 2) Get away from them as fast as possible.'
When taking the shoreside excursions, security needs to be in the back of the mind - always.
Sometimes even a Master of Kung Fu needs to know how to beat a tactical retreat.
Brazil: Now Fighting River Pirates
Thanks again to Eaglespeak
The world is not becoming a 'kinder, gentler' place. As economies still are not prospering as they were, resources are getting a bit tighter, etc., expect more of these incidents. Take measures to protect yourselves and your vessels.
The world is not becoming a 'kinder, gentler' place. As economies still are not prospering as they were, resources are getting a bit tighter, etc., expect more of these incidents. Take measures to protect yourselves and your vessels.
Trinidad: Sea Robbers Attack Fishermen
From Eaglespeak
Piracy is not a Somali or Indian Ocean event. Here at Maritime Vital Asset Protection, we really don't concern ourselves overly much with definitions. Crime against yachtsmen, cruisers and their vessels is a crime, and measures need to be developed to deter and deal with the occurrence. Whether it is piracy or simple theft, leave the definitions to lawyers.
Do research prior to your voyages, or contacts us and let us help you become aware of the 'issues' you may encounter.
Piracy is not a Somali or Indian Ocean event. Here at Maritime Vital Asset Protection, we really don't concern ourselves overly much with definitions. Crime against yachtsmen, cruisers and their vessels is a crime, and measures need to be developed to deter and deal with the occurrence. Whether it is piracy or simple theft, leave the definitions to lawyers.
Do research prior to your voyages, or contacts us and let us help you become aware of the 'issues' you may encounter.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Found this at Mario Vittone - Boating and Water Safety.
As readers of the blog know, security is not just guns and glory. Awareness of all the perils that are out there are required to adequately prepare for a fun filled adventure. Kind of paradoxical, but the better prepared you are for emergencies, the more they seem to happen to the other guy.
As readers of the blog know, security is not just guns and glory. Awareness of all the perils that are out there are required to adequately prepare for a fun filled adventure. Kind of paradoxical, but the better prepared you are for emergencies, the more they seem to happen to the other guy.
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