Month: November 2015

  • Manila asks Japan for large patrol ships

    The Philippines is the Southeast Asian nation most at odds with China over the South China Sea. Manila asks Japan for large ships to patrol South China Sea MANILA (Reuters) […]

  • The Security Conundrum for Every Port

    An Interview with Martin Clark, Head of Security, Associated British Ports. The Security Conundrum for Every Port – Balancing Security Compliance and Facilitation Q: Martin, you’ll be giving a presentation […]

  • Navy to deploy new ratings to boost security

    Nigerian Navy using trainees for security. Navy to deploy new ratings to boost security operations Nigerian Navy has revealed plans to deploy new ratings in strategic locations for the purpose […]

  • S. Korea, China conduct joint anti-piracy drills

    Rare show of military cooperation between the two nations. S. Korea, China conduct joint anti-piracy drills The naval squadrons of South Korea and China conducted joint anti-piracy drills in the […]

  • US, UK hold nuclear marsec summit

    International partners build capacity to detect, interdict and investigate the illicit trafficking of nuclear and radiological materials. NNSA Co-Hosts Nuclear Security Summit Workshop on Maritime Security with UK WASHINGTON – This […]

  • BIMCO looks at cyber threat

    Cyber threat and information security focusing shipping minds. BIMCO Conference Hears There Is “Significant Potential For Cyber Disruption” And Malicious Takeover” Of Systems Onboard Ships Attendees of BIMCO’s Annual Conference […]

  • HMS Defender to support French carrier

    Ship will provide air cover for French aircraft carrier. Britain’s HMS Defender to support French carrier against Islamic State By Ryan Maass The U.K. Royal Navy destroyer HMS Defender will […]

  • Maritime security and Gibraltar

    Gibraltar’s role in maritime security is often overlooked. Maritime Security: Fact or Fallacy? The View from Gibraltar By Michael Sanchez The recent global maritime security scenario has been deeply affected […]

  • US boosts Asian maritime security

    White House highlights US efforts as Obama kicks off Asia trip. US Announces Maritime Security Boost for Southeast Asia By Prashanth Parameswaran The United States is boosting maritime security assistance […]

  • US, UK build West African marsec capabilities

    US and UK Marines help train local forces. US, UK build West African partners’ maritime security capabilities Story by Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson GULF OF GUINEA – U.S. Marines and […]