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It’s not early to consider the B-2 a “classic”, is it?
I remember where I was 9/11/2002, on a soccer field near SAC hq—jaw dropped as a V-formation of seven B-2 stealth bombers silently glide overhead. Meanwhile there is nothing else flying anywhere. In this photo a B-2 Spirit takes off from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 16, 2025. Known for its distinctive flying-wing design and low-observable stealth technology, the B-2 is capable of penetrating the most heavily defended airspaces in the world. It can deliver both conventional and nuclear payloads with precision, providing the U.S. with a powerful and flexible global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)
DefCon-1 Industry newsletter for April 30, 2025
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Did you know that the world’s heaviest known invertebrate is the “colossal squid?” The creature has been recently filmed in deep-sea waters for the first time. The strange, mostly translucent creature, with eight orange arms and two long tentacles, emanating self-made light, grows to weigh more than 1,000 pounds. It was filmed at a depth of 2,000 feet, near the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, north of Antarctica and east of the tip of South America. Unlike the giant squid it is are believed to live even deeper. The giant squid is lighter but longer and is found throughout many of our oceans. Colossal squids call only Antarctic waters home. The expedition was part of the Ocean Census project. Like other species in its family, its opacity passes from almost completely see-through to shades of red. But its giant eyes cannot turn transparent, so it disguises them from predators swimming underneath with light-generating organs that mimic the sparkling ocean above. Its eyes are the size of a soccer balls. It’ s quite a cool animal…See Washington Post full article by Frances Vinall https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/04/16/colossal-squid-video/
Thinking about AI…
AI is coming to get you… the increasing use of Generative AI for creating new content, such as text, images, music, and videos is powered by machine learning (ML). Allowing AI to produce realistic and creative outputs, ML is impacting fields like art, entertainment, and design.
Generative AI: AI models generate original content, including text, images, music, and videos for creators and businesses.
AI in Scientific Research: AI simulates complex biological processes, accelerating drug discovery and helping scientists solve previously intractable problems.
AI in Healthcare: AI diagnoses diseases more quickly and accurately, streamline drug discovery, and monitor patients through virtual assistants.
Natural Language Processing: AI understands, interprets, and generates human language accurately, creating more sophisticated chatbots, language translation, and voice-activated assistants.
AI-Enhanced Creativity: AI tools compose music, create art, write articles, and generate movie scripts, augmenting human creativity.
Personalized Services and Experiences: AI creates personalized shopping experiences, recommends content, and customizes services in many industries.
Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics: .AI is developing self-driving cars and other robotic systems, improving safety and efficiency.
Intelligent Process Automation: AI is automating tasks in various industries, leading to increased efficiency and reduced costs.
AI in Cybersecurity AI is now detecting and preventing cyberattacks on individuals and organizations from online threats.
And after all that, remember Generative AI is still experimental…
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*** Here are your DefCON-1 jobs for this week ***
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IT, Engineering, Networks, Configuration Management, Cyber, Cloud, AI/ML
1.) Engineering Project Manager, Aerospace & Defense, Actalent, Baltimore, MD
https://careers.actalentservices.com/us/en/job/JP-005233100/Engineering-Project-Manager-Aerospace-Defense?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
2.) Reliability Engineer, you will support the Systems Engineering (SE) Special Disciplines Organization in Reliability, Lockheed Martin, Highlands Ranch, Colorado; Littleton, Colorado; Sunnyvale, California https://careers.actalentservices.com/us/en/job/JP-005233100/Engineering-Project-Manager-Aerospace-Defense?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
3.) Senior Test Engineer, Orlando, Florida, Lockheed Martin https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/job/orlando/senior-test-engineer/694/80389610944
4.) Senior CMM Quality Engineer, Stratford, Connecticut, Lockheed Martin https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/job/stratford/senior-cmm-quality-engineer/694/80617795088
5.) Systems Integration and Test Engineer, Courtland, Alabama, Lockheed Martin https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/job/courtland/systems-integration-and-test-engineer/694/77935601792
6.) Computer Engineer 4 (Job 743), Charleston, South Carolina, DLH Corp. https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dlhcorporation/jobs/4608166007
7.) Cyber Security Engineer Boulder, Colorado, Lockheed Martin https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/job/boulder/cyber-security-engineer/694/80694097184
8.) Pharmacy Technician (Job 818), Murfreesboro, Tennessee, DLH Corp https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dlhcorporation/jobs/4654818007
9.) GovCon Principal Solutions Architect, Deltek • Herndon, VA https://www.deltek.com/en/about/careers
10.) Enterprise Architect cloud engineering to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Technology (OIT), Remote, GovCIO https://govcio.com/jobs/enterprise-architect-remote-2/
Health and Science, Environmental
11.) Biomedical Equipment Technician 2 – BMET (Job 906), Hill, Utah, DLH Corp. https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dlhcorporation/jobs/4709769007
12.) NUTRITIONIST I – #25-003331-0001, State of Maryland, Department: MDH Local Health – Wicomico County https://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Pages/LatestJobPostings.aspx
13.) DEPUTY HEALTH OFFICER, OPERATIONS (Program Manager IV) – #25-005479-0016, Department: MDH Local Health – Garrett County, State of Maryland https://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Pages/LatestJobPostings.aspx
14.) Associate Manager Multi-Functional Engineering & Science
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Lockheed Martin https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/job/king-of-prussia/associate-manager-multi-functional-engineering-and-science/694/80617789680
15.) Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor
Grand Prairie, Texas, Lockheed Martin https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/job/grand-prairie/environmental-health-and-safety-supervisor/694/80681543472
16.) Tier 1 QM Support (Job 968), Bethesda, Maryland, DLH Corp https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dlhcorporation/jobs/4721006007
17.) Senior Project Engineer – Artificial Intelligence, Maximo Marietta, Georgia, Lockheed Martin https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/job/marietta/senior-project-engineer-artificial-intelligence-maximo/694/80408387056
Intel, Aerospace, Security, Safety, Policy
18.) Manufacturing Supervisor, Troy, Alabama, Lockheed Martin https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/job/troy/manufacturing-supervisor/694/80689522256
19.) Counter WMD Systems Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, LEIDOS https://careers.leidos.com/jobs/15536841-counter-wmd-systems-engineer
20.) Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, United States Department of Defense • Frederick, MD https://www.tealhq.com/job/safety-and-occupational-health-specialist-new_3b6af967-a307-4db1-95c2-d4e85e06dfd7?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
21.) INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST, United States Department of Defense • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD https://www.tealhq.com/job/industrial-hygienist-new_0a05099e-e7ba-423b-9b68-929b29d9736f?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
22.) DEPLOYMENT LEAD (DEFENSE), LOCATION BOSTON, US, Air Space Intelligence. https://www.airspace-intelligence.com/careers/role?=a73e0881-ee54-4cfb-90d6-89e35d0770a9
23.) Geospatial Intelligence Analyst, US Space Force https://www.spaceforce.com/enlisted-careers/geospatial-intelligence-analyst
24.) Material Planner/Controller, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, Lockheed Martin https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/job/kirtland-afb/material-planner-controller/694/80694097648
Program Management, Contracts, Admin, Finance, Internships, Operations, HR
25.) ADMINISTRATOR I (OPERATIONS OFFICER – TWO POSITIONS) – #25-002586-0039, State of Maryland, Department: MDH Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services, Baltimore City. https://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Pages/LatestJobPostings.aspx
26.) GovCon ACCOUNTING MANAGER OR STAFF ACCOUNTANT, Leesburg, Virginia, GovCon https://www.govconaccountants.com/careers
27.) GovCon Senior Department Admin, Unanet Back Officer Manager, Ben Allegretti Consulting (BAC) • Remote, OR https://www.bacteam.com/
28.) Financial Data Modeler and Systems Integrity Manager, FP&C, Based in Budapest https://www.jsfirm.com/job/Management-Financial-Data-Modeler-and-Systems-Integrity-Manager—-FP&C/Budapest-HU/jobID_1555809
29.) DoD Governance/Transition Support Analyst (Job 964), United States – Remote, DLH Corp https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dlhcorporation/jobs/4717548007
30.) Human Resources Information Systems Coordinator
GOVCON TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Reston, VA https://tarta.ai/j/kL0y15UB_CyF9o_0HMvl0325?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic#google_vignette
31.) Program Manager, Annapolis Junction, Maryland, LEIDOS, Proj and Prog Management, Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph. https://careers.leidos.com/jobs/15792148-program-manager
32.) Defense Mission Lead, Armaments Research Company, Ashburn, VA
https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/armamentsresearchcompany/jobs/4622179008
Capture, Marketing, Communications, Business Development, Customer Service
33.) Capture Manager Director (970), USA, DLH Corp https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dlhcorporation/jobs/4721756007
34.) Capture Manager, Senior (Job 889), North Carolina, DLH Corp. https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dlhcorporation/jobs/4696889007
- Capture Manager 1 (Job 607), Bethesda, MD, DLH Corp. https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dlhcorporation/jobs/4529105007
36.) Business Intelligence Apprentice, Information Systems, BD Network, COLOMBES, France, Alcatel-Lucent https://jobs.al-enterprise.com/job/COLOMBES-Apprenti_e-Business-Intelligence-1/815203102/
37.) Apprentice Business Analyst, Information Systems, BD Network, Alcatel-Lucent, COLOMBES, France https://jobs.al-enterprise.com/job/COLOMBES-Apprenti%28e%29-Business-Analyst/815203002/
38.) Part-Time Strategic Marketing & Content Specialist (GovCon), FP&C, United States remote https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3203055
39.) Engineering Project Manager, Aerospace & Defense
Actalent • Baltimore, MD https://careers.actalentservices.com/us/en/job/JP-005233100/Engineering-Project-Manager-Aerospace-Defense
40.) Customer Engineer, Armaments Research, Virginia, United States https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/armamentsresearchcompany/jobs/4113466008
Miscellaneous
41.) ELECTION DIRECTOR III – #25-001497-0001, State of Maryland, Baltimore City, SBE General Administration, https://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Pages/LatestJobPostings.aspx
42.) Warehouse Specialist (Job 966), Norfolk, Virginia, DLH Corp https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dlhcorporation/jobs/4718662007
43.) Principal Security GRC Analyst – Modernization and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), US Remote, DELTEK https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25397&siteid=5259#jobDetails=620825_5259
44.) Senior Principal Offensive Security Engineer, Philippines, Makati City, DELTEK https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25397&siteid=5259#jobDetails=620803_5259
45.) Senior Product Content Writer (API and Integration), Philippines, Makati City, DELTEK https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25397&siteid=5259#jobDetails=620570_5259
MEDIA & FILM/VIDEO – Defense & Aerospace
46.) SVP, Innovation Programs, Opportunity Finance Network, Washington, DC https://www.ofn.org/job-bank/
47.) DoD Cleared – Digital Media Manager, ISN Corporation, Bethesda, MD https://isncorp.com/current-openings/
ATHLETICS – Defense & Aerospace
48.) Recreation aid (Fitness), Commander, Navy Installations, Department of the Navy, Naples, Italy and Sigonella Sicily, Italy, CNREURAFCENT Naval Support Activity Naples N921 https://www.usajobs.gov/job/812129600
49.) Recreation Specialist (Fitness Coordinator), Commander, Navy Installations Department of the Navy, Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, CNRJ Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka N921 https://www.usajobs.gov/job/831195700
50.) Recreation Aid NF-01, Army Installation Management Command, Department of the Army, Fort Riley, Kansas, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare of Recreation https://www.usajobs.gov/job/834861100
51.) Fitness Specialist – Group Instructor, Commander, Navy Installations, Department of the Navy, Bangor, Washington, CNRNW Naval Base Kitsap N92 – MWR https://www.usajobs.gov/job/834871600
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I saw a few things on LinkedIn…professional & personal development.
Employee-Engagement-Research-Associate — Applications close May 22
Are you passionate about employee experience, organizational culture, and creating equitable access to opportunity? Do you thrive in collaborative, mission-driven environments? If so, let’s talk…searching for an open-minded, strategic thinker and skilled human+ behavioral data visualization researcher to join our Employee & Cultural Engagement team at Dallas College. Bring your curiosity, collaboration, interpersonal communication skills, and innovation to help us drive transformative change at scale.
https://lnkd.in/gjqHvq5W Contact recruiter Rafael Vargas at rafael.vargas@dallascollege.edu
The Heart of Leadership: Mastering Interpersonal Skills for Team Success Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek In my journey I’ve come to understand that the core of effective leadership lies in the profound understanding of the needs and motivations of our team members. It’s a fundamental insight that challenges the conventional wisdom which places technical skills at the forefront of leadership success. Let’s be clear: technical prowess alone doesn’t make a great leader. What elevates leadership from good to exceptional is the mastery of interpersonal skills—empathy, communication, and the ability to build relationships. These are the tools that truly inspire and engage a team.
Together, through unity and trust, we can transform challenges into opportunities, guiding each other towards a brighter, more connected future. We often encounter a significant issue in the realm of leadership recruitment and promotion. It’s not uncommon to see individuals placed in leadership roles who lack an essential grasp of human-centric leadership principles. This oversight can lead to a disconnection from the team and, ultimately, a failure to harness the collective potential. As leaders, our primary focus should be on building strong, meaningful relationships with our team members. This foundation fosters a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented work environment.
To achieve this, we must prioritize understanding each team member’s unique perspective and motivation. By doing so, we create a platform for open communication and genuine connection. This approach is not about diluting our leadership with pleasantries; it’s about recognizing the power of empathy in driving collective success. It enables us to craft strategies and solutions that resonate on a personal level, encouraging a deeper commitment to shared goals.
Moreover, a leader skilled in these interpersonal domains can navigate the complexities of team dynamics with finesse. They’re adept at resolving conflicts, championing collaboration, and cultivating an atmosphere where innovation thrives. This is leadership that understands the value of each voice, encouraging diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of inclusivity…Read the full article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/heart-leadership-mastering-interpersonal-skills-team-success-smcxe/?trackingId=IeGGnO8zTcyZKI8y2EGh1Q%3D%3D
A few Trade Press highlights & lowlights:
Leading AI Government Contractors in 2025: Artificial intelligence is reshaping the operational landscape of federal agencies, driving innovation, efficiency and strategic decision-making across diverse mission areas. Within this rapidly evolving space, top government contractors are stepping up as key enablers of AI-powered transformation. Booz Allen Hamilton; Accenture Federal Services; SAIC; SOS International; Empower AI; ManTech; AutogenAI; Redhorse; LMI; PrimerAI; Oracle Cloud; ECS; UiPath; Core4ce; Invisible Technologies; Seekr; Virtualitics.
Each of these companies exemplifies how AI can be applied strategically to solve complex challenges within Defense, Aerospace and federal agencies.
https://executivebiz.com/2025/03/top-ai-govcons-2025/
Some are large, some are small, but they have at least one thing in common: They are all actively hiring people like you!
Government contractors: It’s time to get comfortable with change: Federal contractors and subcontractors must be prepared to quickly re-evaluate their compensation, hiring and related structures in the coming months and years. Recent litigation has significantly reshaped federal contractor responsibilities. The flux and uncertainty created by those changes has made planning for compliance with these requirements by federal contractors and subcontractors incredibly complex and challenging. Couple this with the litany of changes in related areas — such as project labor agreements, the non-displacement rule, pay equity and Executive Order 11246 — contractors will need to quickly re-evaluate their compensation, hiring and related structures for employees working on federal contracts and subcontracts in the coming months and years.
Federal and state minimum wage: Do not be surprised to see new developments in the ever-evolving saga surrounding the federal contractor minimum wage. Contractors could see a shift toward a state-focused approach, because of the possibility of courts rolling back executive orders and rules targeted at the federal contractor minimum wage and other possible executive action targeted at reining in this annually increasing minimum wage. We have already seen the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rule that the federal contractor minimum wage EO exceeds the president’s power, and pending litigation elsewhere may further jeopardize the current federal contractor minimum wage requirements.
Will they do away with or alter the yearly incremental increases put in place by EO 14026; decrease the federal contractor minimum wage back to align with the more generally applicable federal minimum wage; or reinstate the Obama-era federal contractor minimum wage, currently $13.30 per hour? Practically speaking, any shifts may mean very little to those in states or localities with relatively high minimum wage requirements. However, a shift toward a landscape ruled by state-level wage requirements may increase administrative burdens, requiring contractors to implement significantly different wages for employees located in different states or municipalities.
Additionally, increased wages for federal contractors have set the industry standard for wage payment for years, and contractors may find it difficult to reduce wages while retaining employees in jobs throughout their businesses. While contractors may decide not to increase wages in 2026, it is unlikely that wages in the federal contracting sector will take a sizable pay cut any time soon….See full article: https://www.hrdive.com/news/contractor-compliance-under-trump/742390/
A slice of…”American Demographics”
Do you know…if Americans are getting healthier?
The median age in the US was only 30 years old in 1980, 35.3 in 2000, and 38.9 in 2022. In 2022, 3.28 million Americans died, about 1% of our total population. Nearly 3.67 million people were born.
The top causes of death per age bracket as reported for 2022; Out of 69 million children ages 1 to 17, just over 16,000 died. About 4,900 of those were from accidents, 2,100 by homicide and 1,600 by suicide. Out of 120.5 million people ages 18 to 44, 215,283 died, 83,000 of those were from accidents, including accidental drug overdoses. 22,000 by suicide, 17,000 from heart disease, and 16,000 by homicide. Of roughly 82.5 million people ages 45 to 64, just over 600,000 people died. Around 138,000 people died from cancer, 118,000 from heart disease, 65,000 from accidents, and 34,000 from Covid. Among the 51.3 million people ages 65 to 84, just under 1.5 million died, around 350,000 of those from cancer, 319,000 from heart disease and 93,000 from Covid. And out of nearly 6.5 million Americans over 85, 933,000 people died. Around 249,000 of those from heart disease, 102,000 from cancer and 73,000 from Alzheimer’s.
Accidents are the leading cause of death between age one and 44. Then cancer takes over at 45, with heart disease a close second, and finally at 85 plus heart disease is number one.
Covid emerged in 2020 and reached its peak in early January 2021 with almost 26,000 deaths per week. But as of July 2024, it’s down to only 600 deaths per week.
There have been increasing accidental deaths over the last decade totaling over 227,000 in 2022 and accounting for 7% of total deaths. Accidental poisonings, which include drug overdoses, represent 45% of all accidental deaths. The leading causes of overdoses are fentanyl and meth, with fentanyl overdoses alone growing from just over 3,000 in 2010 to over 74,000 in 2022.
Firearm-related deaths. 55% of suicides were committed by gun and 79% of homicides were by gun. Active shooter incidents, account for just 100 of the total 48,000 gun deaths in 2022. This does not include gang violence or drug-related violence. Firearm deaths accounted for 1.2% of all deaths in 1999 and grew to 1.5% in 2022.
Key health risk factors: smoking, drinking, obesity.
Smoking causes strokes, heart disease, and lung cancer and it’s connected with about 90% of all lung cancer deaths. The most common cancer type and accounted for about 130,000 deaths in 2022. The share of adult smoking tobacco keeps declining, falling below 14% in 2022. Alcohol misuse, including repeated episodes of binge drinking, contributes to liver disease as well as an increased risk of head, neck, esophageal, liver, breast, and colorectal cancers. In 2022, the government characterized almost 17% of adults as binge drinkers. which can contribute to higher rates of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Obesity among American adults increased from 15.8% in 1995 to 33.6%.
Alzheimer’s. As of 2023, 6.7 million Americans over age 65 had been diagnosed with it. How common is mental illness? Around 34% of young adults ages 18 to 25 had a mental illness. For adults ages 26 to 49, it was 28%. And for adults 50 or older, 15%.
The earth moved… Tuned to motion of the ocean? Are you aware of the shifting sands of time? Are feet firmly planted on the ground? Well then, you’ll want to be a part of the “Felt Report – Tell Us!” team! Did you feel it? Your location when the earthquake occurred? You can use a map to input and/or verify your location. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000q41n/tellus
v 6.8 magnitude earthquake – Macquarie Island region
- Macquarie Island Nature Reserve is part of Tasmania and has been managed by the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service
- The U.S. participates in the Australian Antarctic Program through Operation Deep Freeze, providing logistics and scientific support.
- This may involve some U.S. military personnel and equipment, but it’s not a military base or military operations.
- 3 magnitude earthquake – 20 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador
- The US military has had various interactions and deployments in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, primarily focusing on humanitarian and civic assistance missions, as well as security cooperation.
- The USNS Comfort, a hospital ship, has visited Esmeraldas as part of a broader mission to provide medical care to communities in Latin America, including those impacted by increased migration.
- The US has collaborated with Ecuador on security matters, including providing training and equipment to Armed Forces and Police, and engaging in joint operations to combat illegal activities.
- 2 magnitude earthquake – 286 km SW of Bluff, New Zealand
- Between 1942 and mid-1944, New Zealand hosted a significant number of American servicemen, creating a cultural exchange.
- The New Zealand Army conducted a substantial exercise at Languard Bluff in April 2023. This exercise involved various military units and utilized local areas, including Whanganui town.
- The US Army and New Zealand Defence Force have collaborated on training exercises, demonstrating enhanced interoperability.
- The US military maintains a small naval base in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- 3 magnitude earthquake – 159 km NW of Sola, Vanuatu
- The U.S. did maintain a large naval base in Luganville during World War II. No current permanent military base in Sola or anywhere else in Vanuatu.
- The U.S. and Vanuatu have a history of cooperation dating back to World War II, including the establishment of military facilities.
- The current focus of U.S. military in Vanuatu is on enhancing disaster response capabilities, supporting local partners, and fostering strong bilateral relations.
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- Ahoy me Hearties! Piracy report…
| Ø Sitrep:01.02.2025: 2135 UTC: Posn: 02:02.00N – 009:07.00E, Around 40nm WNW of
Bata, Equatorial Guinea. Three armed pirates boarded a general cargo ship underway. Alert crew raised the alarm, sent a distress alert via VHF and all crew retreated into the citadel. Once the pirates left the vessel the crew emerged from the citadel and sailed to a safe port. The crew noticed on radar a target which appeared to be following the vessel. After a while the target disappeared. All crew reported safe. Authorities are investigating the incident. |
| Ø Sitrep: 02.01.2025: 2142 UTC: Posn: 06:26.1N – 003:18.9E, Lagos Port, Nigeria. Duty
crew onboard a berthed tanker spotted four pirates onboard the vessel. Seeing the alerted crew, the pirates escaped without stealing anything. The incident was reported to Port Authorities. |
| Ø Sitrep: 02.02.2025: 1950 UTC: Posn: 01:02.73N – 103:39.35E, Singapore Straits. Four
pirates armed with gun and knives boarded a bulk carrier underway. 3/E was taken hostage and tied up in the engine room. The 3/E managed to escape and informed the Master. Alarm raised, ship’s horn sounded and crew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew, the pirates escaped with stolen engine spares. The incident was reported to VTIS West. |
| Ø Sitrep: 02.02.2025: 2015 UTC: Posn: 01:06N – 103:45E, Singapore Straits. Six pirates
armed with knives boarded a tanker underway. They entered the engine room, took the 3/E and 2/E hostage and tied them up. The pirates stole engine spares prior to escaping. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The incident was reported to VTIS West and Central. |
| Ø Sitrep: 02.03.2025: 2100 UTC: Posn: 01:03.8N – 103:41.1E, Singapore Straits. Four
masked pirates armed with a gun and knives boarded a tanker underway and entered the engine room. The duty engine crew noticed the pirates and alerted the bridge officer, who raised the alarm, mustered the crew and notified VTIS. Upon hearing the alarm, the pirates escaped with stolen engine spares. On anchoring the coast guard boarded the vessel for investigations. |
| Ø Sitrep: 02.04.2025: 0300 UTC: Posn: 18:34.68N – 072:27.16W, Around 6nm West of
Port Au Prince, Haiti. Armed pirates boarded a drifting bulk carrier. They struck a crew member with a gun, causing others to seek refuge in their cabins and the engine room. The pirates then abducted two crew members before fleeing. The incident was reported to the Haitian coast guard. |
| Ø Sitrep: 02.04.2025: 1945 UTC: Posn: 01:09.2N – 103:48.0E, Singapore Straits. Five
pirates armed with a gun and knives boarded a container ship underway. They entered the engine room, assaulted the motorman and took him hostage. Alarm raised, crew mustered and Singapore VTS and MRCC notified. On conducting a search, ship’s engine spares identified as stolen. |
| Ø Sitrep: 06.04.2025: 2345 UTC: Posn: 01:08.99N – 103:28.49E, Singapore Straits.
Duty crew onboard a tanker underway noticed three pirates escaping into a small boat. Alarm raised and crew mustered. A search was carried out. Ship’s equipment identified as stolen. The incident was reported to Johor VTIS. Singapore Coast Guard boarded the vessel for inspection. |
| Ø Sitrep: 07.01.2025: 1930 UTC: Posn: 01:07.1N – 103:43.1E, Singapore Straits. Engine
room crew noticed footprints and auxiliary engine spare parts missing during routine rounds onboard a tanker underway. |
| Ø Sitrep: 07.01.2025: 2000 UTC: Posn: 01:05.1N – 103:35.0E, Singapore Straits. Four
pirates, armed with a gun, boarded a bulk carrier underway and entered the engine room. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crew’s alertness, the pirates escaped with stolen ship’s stores. The incident was reported to VTIS. Singapore Coast Guard boarded the vessel for inspection. |
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