Dublin Port Awards Security Contract to Manguard Plus
Manguard Plus Limited has been awarded the security contract for the Dublin Port Company. The contract will run for an initial three years and is worth in excess of €6 million. Keep Reading
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National Security Cutter Midgett Crew Member Tests Positive for Coronavirus
A contract trace investigation is now underway to determine how the crew member was exposed to COVID-19, which wasn't immediately clear. Keep Reading
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