Maritime Powers
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Legal reforms needed for Suez Canal
Project could stall without them. Egypt needs legal reforms for Suez Canal hub to succeed: consultant BY STEPHEN KALIN AND MICHAEL GEORGY (Reuters) – The consultant on a project to […]
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The moral high ground
Compensation payments to pirates cause furore. The moral high ground By Michael Grey from London Pirates around the world will be greatly heartened by the award for “moral damages” made […]
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Navy Tests Laser Weapon
Each shot costs just 59 cents. Navy Tests Laser Weapon on Drones, Boats By JULIAN E. BARNES The Navy is testing a new laser it is developing by using it on […]
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Canada takes command of CTF-150
Pakistan passes command of CTF-150 to Canada Commodore Brian Santarpia of the Royal Canadian Navy has assumed command of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) counter-terrorism Task Force from Commodore Sajid […]
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India exports first warship
Big step for Indian shipbuilding. Meet the Barracuda – the First Warship India Will Export Written by Sudhi Ranjan Sen Coast Guard Ship Barracuda – a 75 ft by 15 ft […]
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Why pirates received compensation
Payments caused uproar, but the reasoning is simple. Why Somali pirates got damages from Strasbourg BY DAVID HART QC Ali Samatar and others v. France, 4 December 2014, ECtHR, Fifth Section,read judgment […]
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The anatomy of protection
Given recent piracy incidents in S.E. Asia and West Africa, this timely guide may be of interest to readers. Bulletproof Vest Protection for Maritime Security By SafeGuard Armour While maritime […]
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Maritime surveillance goes hi-tech
Improved security for coastal regions. Maritime surveillance goes hi-tech Indian Navy has set up a next-gen intelligence system to beef up its surveillance and patrolling duties At the click of […]
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Somali invites oil exploration
Despite security concerns and price slump, oil is still a big draw. Somalia invites energy companies to explore for oil The price of oil may have fallen off a cliff […]
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U.S. Presence at Spanish Base Grows
Around 4,000 US personnel at base. U.S. Presence at Spanish Base Continues to Grow By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity ROTA, Spain, Dec. 7, 2014 – The American […]