Month: October 2012

  • U.S. and Philippines Start Training

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    SUBIC BAY, Philippines – Philippine and United States officials on Monday opened a joint training exercise designed to help the two militaries work together to enhance regional security. The training, […]

  • EUNAVFOR Force Commander Meets Media

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    On Tuesday 2 October EU NAVFOR Force Commander met representatives from the Omani media when his flagship, ITS SAN GIUSTO, visited Muscat (Oman). Omani journalists were welcomed by the Force […]

  • Emerging Markets

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    How can private maritime security companies contribute to maritime security beyond counter piracy? At a recent gathering at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London (The Private Military and […]

  • U.S. Forces Refocused on Asia Pacific

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    Deputy Secretary of Defense Carter gave a speech at the Woodrow Wilson Center on October 3, 2012 and discussed the strategic rebalance of our armed forces in the Asia Pacific […]

  • Capture of Kismayo to boost growth in maritime sector

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    According to Kenya Maritime Authority C.E.O. Nancy Karigithu, capture of Kismayo will reduce insurance premium and consequently lower freight charges. MOMBASA (Xinhua) — Kenya said on Thursday successful capture of […]

  • Troubled Legacy

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    WASHINGTON — It seemed like a simple idea: In the chaos that is Somalia, create a sophisticated, highly trained fighting force that could finally defeat the pirates terrorizing the shipping […]

  • China’s growing role in counter-piracy operations

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    While China continues to pursue an agenda that is driving its global rise in relative isolation, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has maintained a counter-piracy presence in the Indian […]

  • Africa’s Maritime Economy

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    Plagued by low sources of revenue in their economies, African maritime stakeholders are meeting in Mombasa, Kenya to look into ways the industry could add to national revenue base. Key […]

  • Maritime security concerns grow

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    Senior Southeast Asian foreign ministry officials are meeting in the Philippines to improve maritime co-operation amid sea disputes that threaten regional stability. Discussions during the three-day ASEAN Maritime Forum will […]

  • Safe and Secure Oceans

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    At the 8th Heads of Asian Coast Guards Meeting, the Indian Defence Minister Shri AK Anthony restated the importance of cooperation and collaboration in securing the safety of Oceans. Safe […]

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