Links for Sunday – Dockwalk and FeralJundi

Back from the hot and dusty places to the hot and humid places. Good to see all green things again….
From Dockwalk, here is an article about what can happen carrying weapons aboard.

http://www.dockwalk.com/Essentials/HotTopics.aspx?id=25058

And from one of my favorite blogs to follow, FeralJundi with a story from the commercial side of maritime security/piracy.

http://feraljundi.com/2009/06/04/maritime-security-inside-story-of-somali-pirate-attack/#more-806

The Triton

The May edition contains many articles of note to readers here – this is a quick synopsis for this issue.

Remember that protection of the vessel and crew are not just against predators – it is also ensuring plans are in place for emergencies.

In Part A – there are tow articles – one on two tenders that were stolen and recovered, and one on methods fo tracking tenders (unfortunately, they didn’t mention any of the products I endorse and sell).

In Part B – one on carrying a gun onboard (always a sensitive issue), one on snakebites/first aid, and one on medical evacuations.

Stop by at http://the-triton.com/, set up a subscription.

Update – Dominica and Guatemala

The day job took me to a hot and dusty place, back later next week.

Here’s a Noonsite article on Dominica – Yacht Boarded, Crew Attacked and Robbed

http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-05-20-2

And here is a long two-parter on Guatemala – well worth the read
Part One – http://www.indigomoon.us/triplog/tr030.html
Part Two – http://www.indigomoon.us/index.html

As always, be safe and prepared.

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

New articles from Affairaction

A couple of new articles from Patrick Estebbe, and Affairaction, in Ft. Lauderdale.

http://www.affairaction.com/CrewReport_Article_March09_InconvenientTruth.pdf

http://www.affairaction.com/Soundings_Advice%20for%20cruising%20Somali%20waters.pdf

Numerous links

Sorry about the lag in posting. I have been away, but not totally out of the network. Here are some links, unfortunately, most are not good news.

Some tips for keeping safe while cruising – http://www.boatus.com/cruising/TomNeale/tip_66.asp

Sailor Slain in Thailand – multiple links. http://www.dockwalk.com/Essentials/HotTopics.aspx?id=23738; http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2009-03-25-1/view; http://www.ibinews.com/ibinews/newsdesk/20090225150106ibinews.html; http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2009-03-26-1/view

Pirates Attack Yacht near the Seychelles – http://www.yachtpals.com/piracy-seychelles-4120 If any readers wish to learn more of how to protect yourselves and your vessel, drop me a line. Or if you have information you’d like to share, I’d love to hear from you.

Don

Cruise ship under attack?

http://infidelsarecool.com/2009/03/08/somali-pirates-target-foreign-cruise-ship/

Subsequent reporting suggests that it was a drill, according to a cruise lines spokesman.

Not sure whom to believe in this case – but I do like the comments below the story on the “Infidels are cool” site.

Panbo review of Paradox Marine

A big thank you to Panbo for the review of the Marine Watchmate, one of the items in the Marine Guard Yacht Security  systems inventory.

Paradox Marine security, Miami demos

http://www.panbo.com/archives/2009/03/paradox_marine_security_miami_demos.html

Three News Items – Feb 09 – Piracy, Rio Dulce, Guadelupe

Here are three news items I came across -

http://www.yachtpals.com/pirates-yachts-4092

“Pirate Attacks on Sailing Yachts – Piracy Warnings”
Selected quote – “The purpose of this is not to frighten people.  The fact is that being attacked on a private yacht is relatively rare in most areas of the world.  However, there are certain hotspots where it is best to be on guard, and some which should be avoided.  You’ll notice below that many places are on the warning list, even though there were no reported attacks against yachts.  These areas have been identified either because local criminal activity, or piracy against other vessels are taken as evidence of a potential risk to yachts.  Though nothing is officially reported, the issue in many of these places is that “piracy against a yacht” simply doesn’t exist as a legal definition.”

http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2009-02-20-1/view

“Rio Dulce: heading for safer waters”
Comment: Great to see local level actions helping other people.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1150062/Britons-flee-French-island-Guadeloupe-rioters-turn-white-families.html

Comment: Read the news reports before venturing off into the world. The better informed you are, the better you can prepare and protect yourselves.

News article from August 2008 and Boating magazine article

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/article781597.ece

Thieves target pricey boats on Florida’s west coast

And in Boating magazine March 2009 issue, on pages 12 and 70, are two articles on boat theft occurring in Florida. A recommended read.