UNCLOS

  • Australia and Indonesia at odds at sea

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    Australia’s and Indonesia’s conflicting interests on law of the sea issues. Australia and Indonesia at odds at sea Author: Sam Bateman, RSIS Australia and Indonesia both have a keen interest […]

  • Bahrain yet to sign maritime rescue pact

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    Issue referred back to committee level for study. Bahrain yet to sign maritime rescue pact BAHRAIN is yet to sign an international convention on maritime search and rescue that has […]

  • Italy, Malta, UK call for rescue law reform

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    Calls for review of SOLAS and UNCLOS. Italy, Malta, and the UK call for rescue law reform Girija Shettar n the first session of the Maritime Safety Committee’s special session […]

  • Obama: China ‘using muscle’ to dominate

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    China’s artificial islands cause concern. Obama: China ‘using muscle’ to dominate in South China Sea The US is concerned China is using “sheer size and muscle” to strong-arm smaller nations […]

  • Bangladesh’s maritime security needs beefing up

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    Crime still a major issue.  Bangladesh’s maritime security needs beefing up Nahela Nowshin An arbitral tribunal established under Annex VII of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the […]

  • Personnel Recovery: The Risk of Cuts

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    Spending cuts could ultimately cost lives. Personnel Recovery: The Risk of Cutting “Insurance” Cover By Andrew Drwiega, International Bureau Chief With the reduction in general defense spending now slicing capability from […]

  • Cuba accused in refugee sinking

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    Could raise tensions as US eases sanctions. Cuban Government Sinks Boat Carrying 32 Refugees, Including Children by FRANCES MARTEL The maritime horror that has become a centerpiece of the Cuban experience […]

  • State Jurisdiction Over PCASP

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    Legal frameworks governing private security at sea. Maritime Security: State Jurisdiction Over PCASP By Simon O. Williams, LLM Various types of state jurisdiction can be enforced under the United Nations […]

  • Somali gov’t receive UNCLOS training

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    UN holds seminar to increase awareness. Somali Parliamentarians receive training on the laws of the sea The United Nations Somalia Mission (UNSOM) facilitated the first-ever awareness raising seminar for Somali […]

  • Human Rights Supporters Rally to Protect Seafarers

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    Human Rights at Sea gains traction.  Human Rights Supporters Rally to Protect Seafarers The Human Rights at Sea international maritime initiative led by English barrister David Hammond is gaining momentum […]

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