MSR InDepth

  • India to extend maritime security cover as far as Africa

    The Maritime Security Review has learned from sources within the US Department of State that talks have recently been held to discuss how India could contribute to Africa’s maritime security. […]

  • US looks to India as strategic partner in the fight against pirates

    In an interview yesterday the US ambassador to India, Timothy J Roemer, voiced concern over the increase in pirate activities and said that the United States viewed India as a […]

  • New association for maritime security industry formed

    Maritime security consultant Peter Cook recently announced the formation of the Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI); SAMI will help establish rules and regulations in the fledgling maritime security […]

  • Piracy

    Piracy By Nick Riddle     In 2010 the response of the insurance industry to the threat of piracy was confused; it lacked coherence and consistency.  Part of that confusion resulted […]

  • Selling Helicopter Carriers to Russia: Is France Creating a Mistral in the Black Sea?

    According to Russia Today, French defence company DCNS has won a Russian Defence Ministry tender with the amphibious assault ship Mistral. [1] If it goes ahead, the deal would be […]