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Legal Due Diligence in Private Security Operations
The spirit of #BLUESecurity demonstrates the respect for Indvidual’s rights in a complex environment of international legal regimes. The constant instability caused by piracy and threats of violence on shipping routes prudent security management and a solid legal awareness to be able to react to changing security situations. The complex interplay of different legal systems […]

Science and Maritime Business June 5, 2024
Predicting the Unknown in River and Sea Transport
This article using vivid language introduces constraints of enhancing risk mitigation in inland navigation, which we have presented to a broad audience both as a White Paper and in collaboration with Thomas Miller, London. Understanding, Quantifying, and Mitigating Risks in River and Sea Transportensures Sustainability and Resilience of the Logistic Environment in Local, Regional, and […]

Transport and Logistic November 8, 2023
Navigating Risks at Sea: A Brief Analysis of Passengers and Risks
Behaviour-based threads posed by passengers demand holistic strategies to mitigate multi-layered risks A cruise is a unique blend of excitement and relaxation for passengers – and it is a complex landscape of potential risks and threats for passengers and crew. Understanding these risks is essential to ensuring the cruise experience. Let us explore the multi-layered […]

Cruise Comfort and Destination October 11, 2023
ISPS, STCW and the myth of law enforcement at sea
It is a grave misconception that the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) or the Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) represent a legal system for law enforcement at sea. The latter differs fundamentally from the regulatory and operational focus of the ISPS and STCW. The ISPS Code was established […]

Science and Maritime Business August 1, 2024
Justice Dilemma at Sea: The Statutory Gap of Exercising Jurisdiction on Non-Government Ships
The Cambridge International Law Journal published Philippe HERMES’s uncomplicated introduction to a critical topic. He presented these legal considerations at the panel session on international maritime law at the 81st Biennial Conference of the International Law Association 2024, held in Athens, Greece. Debates on exercising jurisdiction in the maritime domain take place under the heading […]

Cruise Sector July 25, 2024
Destination planning: three key elements of risk awareness
This article was published on Cruise & Ferry on 24 May 2024 As recent threats to shipping routes, political unrest and the global pandemic have revealed, the passenger shipping industry must manage destinations prudently and prepare for emergencies to ensure it can effectively respond to changing security situations around the world. For the cruise sector, […]

Cruise Sector May 24, 2024
Enhancing Risk Mitigation in Combined River Transport
This article using vivid language introduces constraints of enhancing risk mitigation in inland navigation, which we have presented to a broad audience both as a White Paper and in collaboration with Thomas Miller, London. Combined river transport is an age-old method of transporting goods and people, serving as the lifeblood of many nations and economies. […]

Transport and Logistic May 7, 2024
Cultural Property Protection under Sea: Untold Security Perspectives
marine economy and marine science brings its own set of risks to the undersea heritage and its protection and conservation People reduce security considerations for undersea cultural heritage to illicit activities of looters, pirates, illegal fishing and treasure hunters. They think about fishing, offshore energy exploration, the laying of submarine cables, deep sea mining and […]

Science and Maritime Business April 13, 2024
The voice of a cruise operator: well-being at sea
Embracing the principles of SDG 8 is not just a moral obligation. It is the essence of responsible and sustainable ocean business. A cruise operator manages ships and a ship is a unique work space that demands special attention to work condition. A decent working conditions is not just an ethical imperative. It is a […]

Cruise Sector February 1, 2024
Change my Mind: Safeguarding Human Rights at Sea requires Collaboration and Education.
The Cruise Sector require support from the Coast Guard in the training of policing activities. In an era where the cruise industry thrives, ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers is paramount. Coast guards play a pivotal role in this mission, yet their influence extends beyond mere enforcement. Educating the cruise sector on how to […]

Science and Maritime Business December 5, 2023
Challenges to Flag State Jurisdiction in Cruise Industries
In the multi-jurisdictional cruise sector, preserving the integrity of flag state jurisdiction is a complex yet essential task. As a security advisor, advocating for collaborative efforts, harmonized standards, enhanced oversight mechanisms and holistic education and training can contribute to a maritime environment where flag state jurisdiction serves as a robust foundation for safety, security, and ethical operations. By navigating these challenges, the cruise sector can uphold the principles of maritime governance and ensure the well-being of passengers, crew, and the marine environment.

Cruise Comfort and Destination November 22, 2023