Month: March 2013

  • China plans survey of Senkaku Islands

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    A Chinese official says his country plans to survey the Senkaku Islands, which are controlled by Japan but claimed by China. China plans survey of Senkaku Islands A Chinese official […]

  • Demand for More Security Off West Africa

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    The Danish Shipowners’ Association pushing to increase security in the waters off West Africa. The Association is in contact with France, who as a  already are patrolling with warships in […]

  • Economics and Somali Piracy

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    How efficient is piracy as a method of transferring wealth to Somalia? Pirates generating ransoms could drive costs to industry up ten times the amount. Economics and Somali Piracy By […]

  • War Risks and Piracy Clauses Ready

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    Following a second meeting of the BIMCO War Risks and Piracy Clauses Working Group in Paris, work on the revision of CONWARTIME 2004, VOYWAR 2004, and the Piracy Clauses has […]

  • HMS Ambush Commissioned

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    The Royal Navy’s latest, most advanced attack submarine was commissioned into the Royal Navy on Friday, 1 March 2013, during a ceremony at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde. HMS Ambush […]

  • ROVs For All?

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    Remotely Operated Vehicles: science fiction, sexy toys or affordable, reliable technology? Maritime Security Review has been taking a look at some cutting edge technology and making some surprising discoveries. ROV […]

  • MV Royal Grace released

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    EU Naval Force flagship ESPS Méndez Núnez provided much-needed assistance to the crew of chemical tanker MV Royal Grace after the vessel was unexpectedly released. EU Naval Force Flagship ESPS […]

  • The French are invading!

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    A group of 200 soldiers, backed by 43 vehicles, four helicopters, two landing craft and a new landing catamaran, will be storming ashore in Gosport exercise. The French are invading! 200 […]

  • Off to a flying start

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    Six weeks into it, Dr James A. Malcolm updates us on the progress of the first online MA in Maritime Security administered by Coventry University. Online MA in Maritime Security […]

  • A look at maritime security in Malaysia

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    Given events in Lahad Datu and the fact that the infiltration originates from the sea, people are asking questions about the state of maritime security. A look at maritime security […]

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