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Interview with Former Pirate Alley Commander Terry McKnight
"Because piracy is on the wane, I hope navies won't start to pull out." U.S. Navy Rear Admiral (Ret.) Terence E.
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Former Pirate Alley Commander Terry McKnight
"Because piracy is on the wane, I hope navies won't start to pull out." Herdon, Virginia - U.S. Navy Rear Admiral (Ret.) Terence E.
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AdvanFort Implements Quality Assurance Program
The AdvanFort Company, reinforcing its commitment to quality operations, has instituted its Quality Assurance program. The multi-faceted program includes seeking counsel from outside expert advisors; independent auditing of training and operations programs; accreditation from professional and trade organizations; feedback from vessel masters who interact with AdvanFort operators; and an ombudsman
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AdvanFort President to Lead Next Generation of Maritime Security
Maritime professional will lead the next generation of global security solutions Herndon, Virginia - August 30, 2012 - The AdvanFort Company today announced that maritime professional William Hughes (Will) Watson has joined the company as president. Will comes to AdvanFort from the Office of the Maritime Administrator of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) where he has been Deputy Commissio
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AdvanFort Achieves Milestone for Monthly Onboard Escort Missions
Over 100 Armed Missions in March; covering 120,000 miles Washington, DC - April 5, 2011 - AdvanFort Company, a leading, global provider of armed security teams, today announced that for the month of March 2011, the company completed a record 108 security missions, covering 127,000 nautical miles - a 35% increase in monthly escort missions compared to February, and a new milestone for the Company.
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AdvanFort Counter-Piracy with New Endurance Vessels
Purchase is Step toward addressing Maritime Threats Washington - February 25, 2011 - AdvanFort today announced it has purchased another two long endurance vessels equipped to provide an armed security surface escort, bolstering its continuing efforts to protect the vulnerable maritime assets in pirate infested water. The ships are to be deployed this March in the Red Sea, the Somali Basin, the Ara
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AdvanFort Vice President chairs Anti-piracy Conference. Highlighted Best Management Practices against Piracy and sustainable strategy to address maritime security
Conference Highlighted Best Management Practices against Piracy and Sustainable Strategy to Address Maritime Security LONDON, November 12, 2010 - AdvanFort Vice President LCDR Mark Hornung (Ret.) chaired the recently concluded 2nd Maritime Security and Anti-Piracy Conference held in London, UK on November 10-12 and delivered the keynote address. LCDR Hornung (Ret.), who was former NATO Shipping Ce
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AdvanFort Expands Operations in Europe
London Office to Address Growing Interests on Security Against High Threats of Pirate Attacks in the Gulf of Aden WASHINGTON, DC, September 23, 2010 - AdvanFort Company, the leading provider of maritime security for vessels in the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden, recently opened its London office citing the growing number of interests from shipping companies in Europe against the extremely high threa
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AdvanFort to Sponsor and speak at the 2nd Maritime Security and Anti-Piracy Conference in London
Conference to Highlight Best Management Practices against Piracy WASHINGTON, DC, September 23, 2010 - AdvanFort Company, the leading provider of maritime security for vessels in the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden, announced its sponsorship of the 2nd Maritime Security and Anti-Piracy Conference (MSAPC) on November 10 to 12 in London this year The conference will gather officials from key military or
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