Category Archives: Security

Don’t mention the war

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Tim

“The war on terror” was what the reaction to the 9-11 attacks was called, by the Bush crowd. They didn’t have great imagination with the naming of events, “operation enduring freedom” is another classic, it’s certainly enduring anyway. Anyway I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in From the ship, Germans, Germany, History, ISPS, On the ship, Security, blog, dogs, going ashore | 8 Comments

On yer bike

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Tim

Is it about a bicycle? We arrived at our jetty, or should I say, I manouvred the ship to the jetty with the very helpful advice of the apprentice pilot. I listened to him, but it’s my ass if the … Continue reading →

Posted in From the ship, Netherlands, Security, going ashore, paranoia, the bleedin' obvious | 6 Comments

Pirates get caught

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Tim

Absalon by Hebster. Click on the photo to get to Hebsters Photo stream in Flickr From the Scandinavian Shipping Gazette I read about the Danish frigate Absalon capturing boats and pirates in the Gulf of Aden. The Absalon’s helicopter spotted … Continue reading →

Posted in Denmark, Dodgy ships, On the ship, Pirates, Security, Shipping | Comments Off

Back in the USSR

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Tim

The English language section of my shore pass from my “run up the road” in St. Petersburg yesterday. If you think that airport security is tough or has gotten tougher in the last few years, think again, the security in … Continue reading →

Posted in Language, On the ship, Russia, Security, Shore leave | 10 Comments