Anti-piracy systems launched

A range of new anti-piracy systems from providers Applied Satellite Engineering (ASE) and Beam Communications, utilising either the Iridium or Inmarsat satellite networks, have been launched. ASE has introduced an enhanced version of its Iridium-enabled safe room ‘citadel’ solution for ships with remote polling technology. Using the Iridium network, remote polling enables ship owners on…

exactEarth at GeoMaritime 2012

exactEarth is exhibiting at and sponsoring the first annual GeoMaritime event in London, UK running June 13-14. The company is looking forward to participating in this unique forum where industry, defence, government and commercial organisations will gather to explore the benefits of maritime geospatial information and discuss current issues facing the maritime surveillance sector. The VP…

Pelindo II Prepares Special Unloading Area

JAKARTA: Pelindo II is planning to construct additional dock for unloading specific vehicle (commercial car and truck), heavy equipment and spare part for export-import shipping at Kalibaru Terminal project, Tanjung Priok Port The existing Tanjung Priok Car Terminal (TPT) is very crowded, said Head of  TPT unit  Bimo Widihatmoko. Thus, the plan for Kalibaru Terminal…

New Anti-Piracy Firm Launched By Two U.S. Armed Services Veterans

Providing high-quality training and ethics based approach to security and anti-piracy solutions in war risk regions at sea Skye Maritime, a new firm offering security and anti-piracy solutions for clients operating in war risk regions at sea, is beginning operations this month. The company, launched by two U.S. Armed Forces veterans, provides a specialized training…