Maritime Powers

  • Africa’s maritime security

    Protecting fisheries and communities from maritime crime. Why regional efforts are key to Africa’s maritime security MENAFN – The Conversation) Maritime security has become a priority for most of Africa’s […]

  • Grim reading from ReCAAP

    ReCAAP ISC Urges Heightened Vigilance as Total Number of Incidents of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Increased in 2017 Compared to 2016 Annual Report (January-December 2017) released […]

  • Third CMF drugs haul

    Bad news for smugglers. HMAS Warramunga success at sea with third gigantic drug seizure HMAS WARRAMUNGA, a Royal Australian Navy frigate, seized 111 kilograms of heroin, a street value of […]

  • China rattles Japan

    Keeping the tension simmering. China warship sails near Japan-controlled islands Japan has summoned the Chinese ambassador in Tokyo, after a Chinese frigate sailed near disputed islands in the East China […]

  • SE Asia’s robbery problem

    Not a surprise for industry watchers. SE Asian Ports Lead the World for Armed Robbery The anchorages at Chittagong, Manila and Pulau Bintan led the world last year for armed robberies, […]

  • Somali pirates released

    76 more men to be released next month in two batches No detention centre, Somali pirates released from jail accommodated in a room at Yellow Gate police station Written by Sadaf Modak […]

  • India, ASEAN on marsec

    China’s presence in Indian Ocean focuses minds. India, ASEAN to focus on maritime security during summit Suhasini Haidar, Kallol Bhattacherjee NEW DELHI: The ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit of January 25 is […]

  • Red Sea attack thwarted

    Col Turki Al Malki said the UN should take the initiative and take control of Hodeidah port from the Houthis. Arab coalition in Yemen thwarts attack on Saudi oil tanker […]

  • China, PH air base clash

    Broken promises… Philippines to protest Beijings apparent air base on manmade island in the South China Sea Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines will make a diplomatic protest to China, […]

  • Russia and the Baltic

    The Dimensions of Russian Sea Denial in the Baltic Sea By Tobias Oder Introduction Over the last few years, the Russian Federation pursued an increasingly assertive foreign policy in Eastern […]