Apr 07, 2008 -Governments and corporations alike have hired private maritime security contractors to provide training and protection services to defend their marine assets.
Sep 06, 2007 -The Puget Sound in Washington state and waterways in San Diego will be the test sites for a new Department of Homeland Security pilot program to test small vessels for radiological devices and materials.
Dec 31, 1969 -An attempted pirate attack on the U.S. flagged ship Maersk Alabama in the Indian Ocean was thwarted by security forces aboard the vessel, according to the New York Times. It's the same ship that was seized in April, with the captain held captive until rescued by navy snipers.