Month: July 2013

  • Maritime authority to boost capabilities

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    Approved by the State Council in June, the plan highlights the expanded duties of maritime law enforcement, improving the protection and utilization of oceanic resources and better safeguarding China’s maritime […]

  • U.S., China annual strategic dialogue

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    There appears little room for compromise on China’s attitude toward territorial disputes in the South and East China Seas where its assertive actions have unnerved its neighbors, including U.S. allies. […]

  • Oil tankers on Al Qaeda target list

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    Al Qaeda plotted to hijack or sink oil tankers last year to prompt a spike in prices and trigger an economic CRISIS in the West. Oil tankers on the target […]

  • Over 130 migrants rescued

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    Greek coastguards rescued over 130 migrants from a sinking boat off the island of Crete on Tuesday. They’ve been transferred to the southeast of the island. Over 130 migrants rescued from […]

  • Profile: Capt Francesco Schettino

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    Francesco Schettino has gone on trial in Italy. Thirty-two people died when the cruise ship hit rocks off the Tuscan island of Giglio in January 2012 and tipped onto its side. […]

  • China’s surveillance ships back

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    Just days after they reportedly left, Chinese ships have returned to the Philippine-claimed shoal off Zambales, indicating that intrusions continue despite Philippines involving the United Nations. China’s surveillance ships back at […]

  • Jakarta passes the buck on asylum-seekers

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    The primary strategy of transit countries such as Indonesia in response to the influx of asylum-seekers is to pass the buck to destination countries such as Australia. Jakarta passes the […]

  • AIS For All

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    All vessels using international waters should be identifiable and be part of a global tracking system to close a “security loophole” on the high seas. Concern over ‘high seas security […]

  • Japan defence white paper warns of China ‘force’

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    Japan has warned that China is engaging in “dangerous actions” and attempting to change the status quo in the East China Sea “by force”. Japan defence white paper warns of […]

  • MV Albedo Sinks In Rough Seas

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    EU Naval Force can confirm that the MV Albedo, held by armed pirates at an anchorage close to the Somali Coast, has sunk in rough seas. MV Albedo Sinks In […]

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