Maritime Security

New Australian guidelines to combat piracy on the high seas

21st April, 2010 by Ernie Davitt | ASM Mar-Apr 2010
In response to increasingly frequent and daring attacks against shipping by pirates, the Australian Government has developed new guidelines outlining measures shipping operators and seafarers should take to detect, deter and prevent piracy and robbery at sea.
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New Defence science facility to boost port security

26th January, 2009 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Nov-Dec
A new $8.5 million Defence research facility in Sydney is to play a major role in assessing security risks at Australia’s busiest seaports, including development of counter-terrorism measures.
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Merger of NSW Coast Guard, Coastal Patrol recommended

26th January, 2009 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Nov-Dec
The NSW Government is considering an amalgamation of the State’s three volunteer surveillance and marine rescue groups: the Coast Guard, Coastal Patrol and the Marine Branch of the Volunteer Rescue Association.
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Maritime security landscape set for change

14th October, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Sep/Oct
From preparing for the impact of climate change and rising sea levels, to heightened Federal and State law enforcement presence to protect our marine resources, the port and maritime security landscape in Australia is poised for major change.
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Managing contemporary maritime security challenges

14th October, 2008 by Colonel Marcus Fielding | ASM | Sep/Oct 2008
With one of the largest maritime domains in the world, Australia faces a range of maritime security threats. The Border Protection Command’s Director of Strategic Plans, Colonel Marcus Fielding, discusses the Government’s arrangements to protect national interests.
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Case study: CCTV in UK port security

14th October, 2008
The use of new CCTV technology to protect the UK’s largest port has helped to counter a range of security threats.
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