When we think about piracy and maritime security, we often imagine large cargo ships or oil tankers being help hostage for huge ransoms. Indeed, those stories often garner the most attention from national and international media. But much of the focus from within the maritime security has recently shifted to controlling the movements of the far more numerous […]
Nationwide AIS to Begin Operational Test and Evaluation
The United States Coast Guard will begin testing a new Nationwide Automatic Identification System that will help insure the safety, security and efficiency of all maritime activities going on within the territorial waters of the U.S. Developed by Northrop Grumman, the Nationwide AIS gives authorities a informational 360-degree view of vessels coming into […]