Maritime Powers

  • Banned ship docks in Japan

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    Ryong Rim reportedly stayed in port for nine hours. Banned N Korea ship docks at Japan port: Report Despite facing a UN Security Council ban, a North Korean ship has […]

  • RIMPAC revealed

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    The world’s largest naval exercise is even bigger for 2016. RIMPAC 2016 will feature 27 countries, including four first-time attendees The 2016 Rim of the Pacific exercises, or RIMPAC, will […]

  • Egypt takes delivery

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    For Russia with…oh, hang on. Egypt warship: First French-made Mistral ship handed over Egypt has received the first of two advanced warships from France in a deal worth $1bn (£692m). […]

  • S. Korea’s new naval base

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    Country needs to broaden its strategic horizons. A Glimpse into South Korea’s New Naval Base on Jeju Island Euan Graham Four years ago I wrote about South Korea’s strategically far-sighted […]

  • UK coastal security concerns

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    UK border concerns mount. Sea forces farce: Police searching for people smugglers in the Channel sold a £350,000 specialist boat for just £80,000 two years ago By JAMES DUNN FOR […]

  • Battle of Jutland centenary

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    250 ships fought in battle. Battle of Jutland centenary marked The centenary of the biggest naval engagement of World War One is to be marked by commemorative events. A service […]

  • Joint patrols launched

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    Patrols finally underway to secure waters. Indonesia, Philippines launch coordinated border patrols to curb maritime piracy The navies of Indonesia and the Philippines have launched coordinated border patrols to address […]

  • Hike in Nigeria shipping costs

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    Maritime security still…insecure. Shipping cost to Nigeria increases 60% as pirates’ attacks Continue Ezekiel Enejeta Cost of shipping goods to Nigeria has increased rapidly due to rising pirates’ attacks on […]

  • A look at the Pakistan Navy

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    A look at the Pakistan Navy. Combatting Traditional and Non-Traditional Threats at Sea BY PERVAIZ ASGHAR Navies all over the world, by virtue of the peculiar characteristics they are endowed […]

  • Unsafe Mixed Migration by Sea

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    Refugees, merchant shipping, the military and the Mediterranean. Unsafe Mixed Migration by Sea: The Case of the Mediterranean Region By Evmorfia-Chrysovalantou Seiti The Journey for a Better Life “Migration has […]

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