Month: September 2012

  • Sea Trials

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    The second Astute class submarine Ambush has set sail from BAE Systems to begin sea trials with the UK Royal Navy. Ambush leaves for sea trials The second Astute class […]

  • China’s first aircraft carrier

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    China’s first aircraft carrier has entered into service, the Defence Ministry says. The 300m (990ft) Liaoning – named after the province where it was refitted – is a refurbished Soviet […]

  • China warns on sovereignty

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    China has warned Japan it will not tolerate violations of its sovereignty, in high-level talks aimed at easing tensions over an islands dispute. The comments, from Vice Foreign Minister Zhang […]

  • GE delivers final propulsion motors

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    The last of eight propulsion motors for the two aircraft carriers under construction for the Royal Navy have been delivered by GE Energy Management’s Power Conversion business. The two vessels, […]

  • Japan envoy heads to China

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    Japan is sending a top diplomat to China for talks, as Chinese ships again entered waters close to islands both sides claim. Vice-Foreign Minister Chikao Kawai will hold two days […]

  • Improved Coastal Security

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    As previosuly reported by Maritime Security Review (see Coastal Surveillance System), a new integrated radar and automatic identification system coastal surveillance system has been successfully installed in Tanzania with the support […]

  • Drop in Premiums

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    Commercial shipping lines have lowered their premiums following suppressed piracy off the coast of Somalia, raising the hopes of consumers for cheaper commodities. Drop in shipping premiums heralds cheaper import […]

  • Class NK Certified

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    The Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork training course of “K” Line Maritime Academy in the Philippines has been certified by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai of Japan “K” Line Maritime Academy (Philippines) Ship Simulator […]

  • Insurers Face Trouble

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    A dramatic fall in pirate attacks off the Somali coast is forcing down the cost of piracy insurance for commercial ships, taking the shine off a fast-growing and lucrative market […]

  • More of the Same?

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    In the third of the MSR Viewpoint series, The House of Lords and Counter Piracy: More of the same?, maritime security expert Steve Townsley examines and questions the recent UK […]

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