Month: January 2013

  • There is Anarchy in the Maritime Sector

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    The Nigerian Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy has raised the alarm over “anarchy in the maritime sector”, caused by a lack of synergy. By Tokunbo Adedoja Anyanwu: There […]

  • Amatola to resume anti-piracy patrols

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    South Africa will send a Valour Class frigate to the Mozambique Channel at the end of January as part of its commitment to the African integrated maritime security strategy. Written […]

  • Russia set to dominate Arctic shipping

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    As long as Canada and the U.S. fail to cooperate over commercial routes in the Northwest Passage, Russia’s dominance looks set to strengthen in the Arctic. Russia set to dominate Arctic […]

  • New friends bring new foes for India

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    India’s continuation of their ‘look east’ policy, and their increased involvement with ASEAN, look set to force them into making clear their position on China. New friends bring new foes […]

  • Navy Seeks Security Devices Aboard Vessels

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    The Nigeria Navy (NN) has called for the installation and enforcement of special devices on board ships calling in Nigeria’s waters. It posited that if this measure is implemented it […]

  • Italian marines return to India

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    The Italian marines awaiting trial for the murder of  Indian fishermen they mistook for pirates have set off back for India following Christmas in Italy. Italian marines suspected of murder […]

  • Japan sends envoy to soothe ties with South Korea

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    In an attempt to soothe diplomatic relations following a prolonged row over disputed islands, Japan has sent an envoy to meet the South Korean president-elect. Japan sends envoy to soothe […]

  • Sea Row Tops ASEAN Agenda

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    During a press briefing in the capital, officials outlined Brunei’s political and security priorities as it takes the helm of ASEAN for the second time. Sea row tops ASEAN agenda […]

  • Pacific Pivot Spikes Arms Sales

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    As the region remains jittery following a year of maritime territorial disputes and nuclear rocket launches, American arms transfer agreements to Asia continue to boom. U.S. arms sales to Asia […]

  • N. Korea Presses S. Korea for Stance

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    As the next South Korean Government readies itself to take over, North Korea presses it to define its stance toward the disputed maritime border. N. Korea presses next S. Korean […]

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