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JOTW 33-2012
August 13, 2012
This is JOTW newsletter number 931
“We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.
Lean on me, when you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
I’ll help you carry on
For it won’t be long
‘Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to lean on
– Harry Nilsson “Lean on Me”
(Last week I said this song was composed by Harry Nilsson. I knew it was pereformed by Bill Withers, but in fact Nilsson’s song was totally different.)
*** From TG:
FYI, Bill Withers wrote Lean on Me.
*** From MG:
You should give credit to Bill Withers, not Harry Nilsson for “Lean on me.”
*** Welcome to the JOTW network.
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*** The general JOTW policy is to submit three listings per corporate recruiter or executive search firm submission. If you have more than three listings, I suggest sending out a Can’t Wait posting.
In this issue:
(To view these jobs, scroll down to the listings in the content of this newsletter)
*** One Paragraph Pitch
1.) PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LIAISON), Export-Import Bank of the U.S., Washington DC
2.) Public Affairs Specialist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department Of Agriculture, Spokane, WA
3.) Communications Specialist II/Senior Communications Specialist, IFPRI, Washington, DC
4.) Marketing Communications Specialist, Sonoco Products Company, Hartsville, SC
6.) Communications Specialist, Discovery Channel Global Education Partnership, Silver Spring, MD
7.) Director of Communications, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI
8.) Technical Writer II (12-150) – IFPRI – Washington, DC, United States No deadline at present
9.) Digital Marketing Communications Specialist-Industrial Group, Donaldson Company, Minneapolis, MN
10.) Marketing Communications Specialist, Kantar Media SRDS, Des Plaines, IL
11.) Editor, SciDev.Net, Westminster, London, United Kingdom
12.) Assistant Director for Communications, Bureau of the Census, Department Of Commerce, Suitland, MD
13.) Editor – Employee Communications, S&C Electric Company, Chicago IL
14.) Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, Huntley Meadows Park, Fairfax, Virginia
15.) Summer 2013 Coop/intern Corporate Communications (Mass Med/film/prod. Etc), Norfolk Southern, Mcdonough, GA
16.) Advertising Communication Specialist, Home Depot, Atlanta, GA
17.) Senior Health Communication Technical Advisor, Chemonics International, Washington, DC
18.) Editor (Website Copy), Stars and Stripes, Defense Media Activity, Washington DC Metro Area
19.) Communications Manager, Missouri Energy Initiative, Jefferson City, Missouri
20.) Media Specialist, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
21.) Communication Specialist, Cuso International, Yaounde, Cameroon
22.) Managing Editor for Magazine and Web Sites, Putman Media, Itasca, IL
23.) Marketing & Communications Officer, College Success Foundation, Issaquah, WA
24.) Administrative Editor–Editorial Coordinator–Directory Content, or, LLC, Gainesville, FL
25.) Corporate Communications Specialist, Fountain Group, Allston, MA
26.) Director of Communications and Public Relations, American Academy of Arts & Sciences, Cambridge, MA
27.) Sr. Director Corporate Communications, CSL Behring, King of Prussia, PA
28.) Vice President, Communications, The John Templeton Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
29.) Marketing Communications Manager, Penn Mutual, Horsham, PA
30.) Senior Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions for Communications, Office of Admissions, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA
31.) Public Relations Director, GOJO Industries, Inc, Akron, OH
32.) Director of Communications and Public Relations, American Academy of Arts & Sciences, Cambridge, MA
33.) Director of Marketing and Communications, Oak Hills Christian College, Bemidji, MN
34.) Senior Vice President, Fenton, New York, NY
35.) GuideStar Public Relations Internship, GuideStar USA, Inc., Washington, DC
36.) Media Relations Officer, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
37.) Public Relations Manager, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Tewksbury, MA
38.) Animal Husbandry and Training Intern (Unpaid), New York Aquarium, NY, NY
39.) Amphibian Technician, Virginia Tech, Eglin AFB, FL
40.) Husbandry Aide, National Aquarium in Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
41.) Reptile Keeper, Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham, AL
42.) Animal Enumerator, City of Prairie Village, Prairie Village, KS
43.) Lead Aquarist, The Living Planet Aquarium, Sandy, UT
44.) Bearded Lizard Feeder, Farmingdale, ME
45.) Counter, McLane, Temple, TX
*** Weekly Piracy Report
…and more! Scroll down and see them all!
*** One Paragraph Pitch:
Long-time JOTWer Ken Jensen has published “No Joy” as an ebook on Kindle. Drawing on his years of experience in aviation and with Homeland Security, Ken has crafted a tense thriller that races around the globe to a suspenseful conclusion with a weapon of mass destruction set to kill nearly 100,000 people. Check it out at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008P4WOQG
Send your One Paragraph Pitch submissions to lundquist989@cs.com. You can pitch yourself or your business anyway you want, as long as it’s short and to the point. There is no waiting list.
*** Opportunities and risks
Frail Arctic is challenge for Coast Guard, Navy
By Edward Lundquist
August 2012
Seapower magazine
http://www.seapower-digital.com/seapower/spsample#pg28
*** Real people talk
As technology advances, the IABC Southern Region wants to remind communicators that real people do still talk and it’s an integral part of our profession. To help communicators remember to engage their customers on a personal level, the Southern Region is reaching out to communicators across the globe to bring them to Charleston, S.C., for our regional conference on Sept. 26-28, 2012. Mark this great communication event on your calendar. More information is available at http://2012.iabcsoreg.com.
*** Stand Out
A new section of Ned’s JOTW website called “Stand Out” is available for those who want to stand out in job searches compared to the competition. Go to http://www.nedsjotw.com/jotw/stand-out/ and look around. New content will be added every week as a free service to everyone who visits Ned’s JOTW website. “Stand Out” is researched and written by Woody Goulart. Since 1996, he’s been a trusted authority on coaching people and organizations on best practices for using the Internet to reach target audiences.
*** Ned’s upcoming travel:
11-17 August – San Diego, CA
30 August – 5 September-Copenhagen / Lystrup / Frederikshavn, Denmark
24-28 September – La Spezia, Italy
22-26 October – London, UK
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*** Let’s get to the jobs:
*** From Phil Cogan:
Hi Ned,
We have just posted the announcement for this position at USAJOBS.gov.
Phil
1.) PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST (EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LIAISON), Export-Import Bank of the U.S., Washington DC
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/323500000
2.) Public Affairs Specialist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department Of Agriculture, Spokane, WA
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/323232200
3.) Communications Specialist II/Senior Communications Specialist, IFPRI, Washington, DC
4.) Marketing Communications Specialist, Sonoco Products Company, Hartsville, SC
http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/10617685/
6.) Communications Specialist, Discovery Channel Global Education Partnership, Silver Spring, MD
7.) Director of Communications, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI
http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/jobseeker/job/10693765/
8.) Technical Writer II (12-150) – IFPRI – Washington, DC, United States No deadline at present http://www.comminit.com/ci-classifieds/content/technical-writer-ii-12-150-ifpri-washington-dc-united-states
9.) Digital Marketing Communications Specialist-Industrial Group, Donaldson Company, Minneapolis, MN
http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.aspx?JobID=112853256
10.) Marketing Communications Specialist, Kantar Media SRDS, Des Plaines, IL
CONTENT MARKETING OPP KANTAR MEDIA/SRDS is looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual looking to build a career in online and offline content marketing, advertising, and direct response copywriting and editing. Located in our corporate headquarters in Des Plaines, IL.
As the Marketing Communications Specialist, you will work closely with members of the Marketing Communications, Information Sales, Advertising Sales, and Healthcare Research departments to:
-Create, curate, copyedit and proofread content to achieve Kantar Media SRDS strategic objectives (including web content, blogs, articles, videos, email newsletters, online ads, sales collateral, presentations, and other media)
-Assist the Online & Content Marketing Director in developing and implementing a multi-audience editorial calendar and content strategy
-Support Marketing Communications department on all projects as needed, such as project research, list maintenance, administrative, ideation, implementation
-Monitor and implement industry best practices for marketing communications and online marketing
http://kantarcareers.com/job.php?id=1741
11.) Editor, SciDev.Net, Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Deadline: August 24 2012
http://www.comminit.com/ci-classifieds/content/editor-scidevnet-westminster-london
12.) Assistant Director for Communications, Bureau of the Census, Department Of Commerce, Suitland, MD
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/322203000
*** From Kathy L. Bennett:
Hello – I would like to post the following job opening on your website. Our website is www.sandc.com If you need any further information please let me know.
Many thanks,
Kathy Bennett
13.) Editor – Employee Communications, S&C Electric Company, Chicago IL
In this job, you will report to the Vice President – Human Resources and work closely with HR professionals and business experts throughout the company to author, edit, and deliver a wide range of communications to a diverse employee population. Among other duties, you will:
• Assist in development of a strategic employee communications plan to support the company’s objectives
• Build and foster collaborative relationships with others to stay informed of company news
• Identify opportunities to support company initiatives through communication
• Publish a monthly employee magazine, creating content and developing contributing writers from other areas of the company
• Draft, edit, and publish a wide range of communications for employees, including announcements, benefits booklets, policy bulletins, bulletin board notices, Q&A publications, explanations of change initiatives, etc.
• Expand the use of electronic communications to employees, including social media communications
• Measure the effectiveness and value of corporate communications and recommend improvements
Occasionally you will also write and edit communications for non-employee audiences, for example:
• Draft or edit press releases for S&C’s neighboring communities
• Draft or edit speeches to be delivered by various members of S&C’s executive team
Your communications will conform with the requirements of the S&C Style Manual and S&C’s Visual Identity.
Qualifications:
• Four to five years of experience writing and publishing a professional periodical publication
• Four-year degree in English, Communications, Journalism or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience writing, editing, and publishing newsletters or similar communications
• Outstanding writing and proofreading skills, excellent interpersonal skills and work ethic
• Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and succinct manner
• Excellent skills in Adobe In-Design and the Microsoft Office Suite; photography skills a plus
Contact:
Kathy L. Bennett (Kathy.Bennett@sandc.com)
Senior Manager-Talent Acquisition & Compensation
Human Resources
S&C Electric Company
Fax: 773/338-8079
6601 North Ridge Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60626
*** From Elizabeth Corse:
14.) Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, Huntley Meadows Park, Fairfax, Virginia
Huntley Meadows Park is currently advertising an opening for an Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator position. The position closes on August 17. The position description can be found attached and also the link to the website is below. All applications are processed through the website.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=12-1082#
15.) Summer 2013 Coop/intern Corporate Communications (Mass Med/film/prod. Etc), Norfolk Southern, Mcdonough, GA
16.) Advertising Communication Specialist, Home Depot, Atlanta, GA
http://www.applyhr.com/25103769
17.) Senior Health Communication Technical Advisor, Chemonics International, Washington, DC
18.) Editor (Website Copy), Stars and Stripes, Defense Media Activity, Washington DC Metro Area
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/308497100
19.) Communications Manager, Missouri Energy Initiative, Jefferson City, Missouri
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=388200024
*** From David Arneke:
Ned,
This one came to me through a science communicators list serve. Nice little opportunity for someone.
Hope you’re doing well. Glad to see the JOTW is still clicking.
David
David Arneke
Director of Research Communications
North Carolina A&T State University
20.) Media Specialist, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
Princeton University seeks a creative, energetic and responsible Media Specialist to share the stories of one of the world’s premier institutions with its external and internal audiences. This entry-level position is part of the News Ed team in the Office of Communications, which oversees coverage of the teaching, research and service missions of the University. The specialist reports to the University Spokesperson and assists in: responding to a large volume of requests from the media; drafting news releases; tracking media coverage; circulating such coverage; completing surveys; reviewing external releases that mention Princeton University; supporting film crews; handling media RSVPs; running media training; keeping the media log and expert databases current; writing news, and more. The specialist also supports the University administration, departments, student organizations and other members of the University community in preparing for outreach initiatives and media events. The specialist will have some night, weekend and holiday duty, based on media needs and may be on-call for media inquiries.
Department: Communications –875
Requisition Number: 1200506
https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp
21.) Communication Specialist, Cuso International, Yaounde, Cameroon
22.) Managing Editor for Magazine and Web Sites, Putman Media, Itasca, IL
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?Job_DID=JHQ1686W14F9GFNZNDQ
23.) Marketing & Communications Officer, College Success Foundation, Issaquah, WA
24.) Administrative Editor–Editorial Coordinator–Directory Content, or, LLC, Gainesville, FL
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?job_did=JHN2HB6LWLNNRBMXGSK
25.) Corporate Communications Specialist, Fountain Group, Allston, MA
http://www.bright.com/jobs/job/288363_7eb30d9f/
26.) Director of Communications and Public Relations, American Academy of Arts & Sciences, Cambridge, MA
http://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=175656061
*** From Bill Seiberlich:
27.) Sr. Director Corporate Communications, CSL Behring, King of Prussia, PA
https://csl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35600
28.) Vice President, Communications, The John Templeton Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
http://www.bridgestar.org/MyCareerCenter/PositionDetails.aspx?jobId=11908
29.) Marketing Communications Manager, Penn Mutual, Horsham, PA
30.) Senior Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions for Communications, Office of Admissions, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA
Bryn Mawr College’s Office of Admission seeks an experienced, highly effective leader and strategic thinker to fill this critical position. Reporting to the Dean of Admissions, the Senior Assistant/Associate Director of Admission for Communications will play a critical leadership role within the Office of Admissions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the liaison to the College’s Communications Office
Collaboratively develop short and long-term strategic communications plans for Admissions with Admissions Officers and the Director of Constituent Communications; work closely with staff, faculty, and other College constituents to develop focused communications plans for targeted populations
Assist with development and review of admission recruitment publications and correspondence
Regularly write and edit content for web, email, social media, and print communications
Develop and coordinate smart, creative, and efficient communications strategies to stabilize existing markets and grow in new markets
Must be familiar with contemporary enrollment communications strategies, demographic trends, and current research in the field
Collaborate with Associate Director for Outreach and the Associate Director for Campus Visits and Events to ensure an approach that integrates communications with broad recruitment and campus visit strategies
Effectively and creatively communicate key messages to a range of constituents, including prospective students (undergraduate and graduate, and also transfer, international, and multicultural students), parents, and guidance counselors.
Assist in admission website restructuring and content management with the Office of Communications
Assist with testing, implementing and training of web forms or third-party software
Perform continuous benchmarking of other higher education institutions for best practices and content
Review first-year applications
Assist with on and off campus programs
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
A minimum of 3-5 years progressive admissions experience with significant admissions/enrollment communications experience
Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, and a clear understanding of the importance of effective internal and external communications
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects and priorities, establish goals, and produce desired results in a timely way
Exceptional attention to detail
Experience with production of a variety of media both print and internet; skills to conceptualize, design, prepare and produce creative and original copy for recruitment and yield purposes
Demonstrated commitment to recruiting and enrolling diverse students, including students of color, transfer students, and international students
Strong service orientation in working with both internal and external constituents; highly developed collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with admissions, communications, and administrative support staff members to develop and implement communications plans.
Outstanding initiative, judgment, and decision-making skills
Proven record of success working with and knowledge of student information systems (PeopleSoft and Adobe Creative Suite a plus), content management systems, bulk email software, and Microsoft Office
Brings a sense of humor, fun, imagination, innovation, and enjoyment of the work to the office, and is a team player willing to pitch in wherever and whenever necessary
A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel and work nights and weekends as necessary
http://www.brynmawr.edu/humanresources/Recruit/AdmissionsCommunications.shtml
*** From Mark Sofman:
31.) Public Relations Director, GOJO Industries, Inc, Akron, OH
32.) Director of Communications and Public Relations, American Academy of Arts & Sciences, Cambridge, MA
http://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=175656061
33.) Director of Marketing and Communications, Oak Hills Christian College, Bemidji, MN
http://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=175653197&
*** From Chelsea Brownridge:
34.) Senior Vice President, Fenton, New York, NY
http://www.fenton.com/careers/senior-vice-president-ny/
*** From Lindsay J.K. Nichols:
Hi Ned,
Can you please include our fall internship in your next newsletter? Public Relationship Internship, GuideStar, Washington, DC. Details below.
Thanks!
Lindsay J.K. Nichols
Communications Director, GuideStar USA, Inc.
Washington, DC 20006
35.) GuideStar Public Relations Internship, GuideStar USA, Inc., Washington, DC
Primary Purpose: Support GuideStar’s Communications Director in the execution of public relations, media relations, thought leadership and social media strategies. This is a 15 hour per week hands-on job with significant commitments to communications outreach and measurement, research, and writing. Reports to Lindsay J.K. Nichols, GuideStar’s Communications Director.
Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Support the implementation of a comprehensive thought leadership plan including researching and securing speaking opportunities, bylined articles, awards and other relevant opportunities for GuideStar and its experts
• Support GuideStar’s busy media relations office including fielding calls from the media, pitching feature stories and third party commentary from GuideStar’s experts, drafting and placing bylined articles in target publications, researching letters to the editor and opinion editorial opportunities, etc.
• Support the implementation of GuideStar’s Money for Good II campaign: www.guidestar.org/moneyforgood. Activities to include media research and pitching, drafting and editing various communication materials, developing PowerPoint presentations, posting to various social media channels with related content, etc.
• Monitor public discourse on nonprofit topics and engage with followers and participants in the social media sphere – blogs, forums, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Post blogs from GuideStar experts on the Trust Blog and CEO Blog
• Responsible for metrics-gathering as it relates to GuideStar’s individual social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, blogs, SlideShare, YouTube, LinkedIn, Wikipedia, Flickr, etc.
• Craft messages, talking points, presentations, blogs and other strategic communication correspondence
Qualifications:
• Currently studying public relations, communications, journalism, or communications-related courses
• A true dedication to the internship, and a commitment to coming in on time and working hard
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage high-detail, deadline-sensitive projects with professional quality
• Team player attitude, demonstrated by being flexible and responsible as well as being a self-starter
• Working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
To apply, please e-mail to Judy Jennings at jjennings@guidestar.org:
• Letter explaining interest, dates of availability, and any specific interests in public relations or marketing
• Resume
Who is eligible?
Current undergraduate and graduate college students are eligible for the internship program. To qualify, you must be pursuing a degree, certificate or diploma (full time or part time), and at least 18 years of age. You also need to be in good academic standing at your school and a U.S. citizen.
Join our team today! Go to www.guidestar.org to find out more.
*** From Suzy Blish:
36.) Media Relations Officer, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
Reporting to the Director, External Relations, support the strategic communications goals of the organization by developing and executing strategies for promoting the work of Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s providers and its sustainable health system model, through traditional and new media outlets.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in media relations, communications or related fields required. Skill in human relations; ability to work productively with constituencies including doctors, nurses, staff, patients and families, journalists, and the public desired. Familiarity with print and broadcast media, and with online outlets with ability to select media vehicles appropriate to the message to be communicated. Must possess the ability to work effectively and accurately under tight deadlines and to help resolve potential conflicts.
Please apply to: www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org under the Careers tab.
*** From Dave Howell:
Hi Ned –
I’d like to submit the following job posting — this is for a Public Relations Manager (10+ years experience) with Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems business based in Tewksbury, MA. The job description may be viewed here (as well as information on submitting a resume for consideration): http://lnkd.in/c5BznG
Thanks in advance!
Best,
Dave
Dave Howell
Director, External Communications
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems
37.) Public Relations Manager, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Tewksbury, MA
*** JOTW Weekly alternative selections:
38.) Animal Husbandry and Training Intern (Unpaid), New York Aquarium, NY, NY
https://sh.webhire.com/jobcart/view_job.cart?JOB_ID=2588731&ACCT_NAME=WCS&SITE=I&CCC_DEST=CS
*** From Mark Sofman:
39.) Amphibian Technician, Virginia Tech, Eglin AFB, FL
40.) Husbandry Aide, National Aquarium in Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
41.) Reptile Keeper, Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham, AL
42.) Animal Enumerator, City of Prairie Village, Prairie Village, KS
43.) Lead Aquarist, The Living Planet Aquarium, Sandy, UT
44.) Bearded Lizard Feeder, Farmingdale, ME
45.) Counter, McLane, Temple, TX
*** Weekly Piracy Report:
06.08.2012: 0230 LT: Posn: 06:00.30S – 106:53.59E, Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Four robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They broke open the aft store and stole ship’s property. Duty O/S spotted the robbers, raised alarm and ran after the robbers. While the O/S was grappling with two of the robbers, the other two robbers jumped into the water with the stolen ship property. On seeing the other crew approaching, the remaining two robbers jumped into the water and escaped with their accomplices.
21.07.2012: 0540 LT: Posn: 31:09N – 029:48E, El Dekheila Port, Egypt.
Six robbers in two boats approached a berthed bulk carrier from forward and aft during cargo operations. Without boarding the ship, the robbers were able to cut away and escaped with two head and stern line eyes. Luckily vessel remained alongside and the crew members were able to re-moor the vessel.Port authority informed.
30.07.2012: 0140 LT: Posn: 06:02.5N – 001:16.5E, Lome Anchorage, Togo.
Five robbers in a wooden boat approached an anchored chemical tanker. Alarm raised, crew mustered in the citadel and Togo navy notified. The robbers aborted the attempt and moved away upon seeing the navy patrol boat approaching. Later at 0312 LT, another two boats with 16 persons approached and came alongside the vessel from both sides and were observed to investigate the fending arrangements around the vessel. Togo navy failed to respond to calls made by the vessel. Alarm raised and continuous ship’s whistle sounded resulting in the persons moving away.
02.08.2012: 0230 LT: Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia.
Five robbers armed with long machetes and knives boarded an anchored chemical tanker. Three crew members were taken hostage and their hands were tied. The robbers stole engine spares and escaped. No injuries to crew.
27.07.2012: 0200 LT: Between Kudat port and Bangi Island, Sabah, Malaysia.
Pirates in a speed boat attacked and hijacked a tug towing a barge while en-route to Samarinda, Indonesia. The pirates placed the 12 crew members in a life raft and set them adrift. The hijackers sailed the tug and barge to an unknown location. The 12 crew members were rescued by the Philippines Coast Guard. The tug and barge are still missing. Upon receipt of this report, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre informed all authorities in the region and transmitted a satellite broadcast to ships in the Asean Region and South China Sea.
31.07.2012: 0840 UTC: Posn: 03:49.4N – 077:09.7W, Buenaventura Anchorage, Colombia.
Three robbers on a black motor boat boarded an anchored bulk carrier. They broke padlock at forecastle paint store and forward store. They were noticed by duty crew who informed the duty officer on bridge. Alarm raised. Robbers jumped into the water and escaped in the waiting boat. Coast Guard informed. Upon investigation it was discovered ship’s stores were stolen.
13 to 20 July 2012: During passage in the Malacca Straits.
An accommodation barge under tow by a tug from Penang to Pasir Gudang port arrived at anchorage and dropped anchor. Shipyard representatives boarded the barge and later the tug. They informed the tug Master that the cargo on the barge’s deck had been pilfered. It is suspected the theft may have taken place while on passage. A police report was lodged.
27.07.2012: 0030 UTC: Posn: 06:00N – 001:17E, Around 8nm of Lome, Togo.
Robbers in three boats approached and attempted to board an anchored tanker. Master raised alarm and crew activated fire hoses towards the boats. The robbers used rain coats and continued their attempt. Master heaved up anchor and proceed further away from the location. Togo navy informed.
28.07.2012: 0400 LT: Posn: 07:11.85S – 112:43.57E, Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Two robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed chemical tanker. Ship’s property was stolen. Later, crew caught the robbers and recovered the stolen items.
22.07.2012: 0610 LT: Posn: 01:06N – 103:28E, Karimun Transhipment Anchorage, Indonesia.
Robbers in a long wooden boat boarded an anchored tanker and entered the engine room. Engine room crew informed bridge and the alarm was raised when 3/Eng was chased by a robber with an iron rod. The robbers stole engine spares and escaped in their boat. Incident reported to Karimun Pilot Station and to the Coast Guard via local agent. Coast Guard officers and two port patrol officials boarded the tanker for investigation.
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Translate INSIGHT Into Communication IMPACT
Northeastern University’s MS in Corporate and Organizational Communication provides you with the skills necessary to develop, manage, and deliver global communications. The program is delivered in two formats—an intensive 12-month online format or an “at your own pace” (online or hybrid) format for maximum flexibility and work, life, and learning balance.
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