The yacht Captain was concerned about a recent serious incident where his vessel was boarded by ‘thugs’ and his principals, staff and personnel were injured. My response is this: If you are at risk to boarding, then, ‘warning’ of an impending or current intrusion in order to permit reaction and response to a ‘safe room’ […]
When most Americans thought of sea piracy before last week, Johnny Depp came to mind, not Somalia. But the hostage taking and perilous rescue of captain Richard Phillips is only the most high-profile episode in a worldwide renaissance of sea piracy that began a decade ago. At its heart: the growth of global commerce in […]
Security Expert: Former Secret Service Agent, Presidential Protection Estate and Mega-Yacht Security Systems and Safe Rooms Why do I need a “safe room? I really don’t need one; I’m not that high profile”. This is typical V.I.P. client frame of reference or attitude concerning security systems and safe rooms. What most clients don’t realize is […]
