Tag: South China Sea

  • Piracy still a threat

    PMSC union raises concerns over complacency. Piracy still a threat – maritime security union In spite of a global drop in maritime piracy, the threat still remains, especially off West […]

  • India addresses ASEAN meet

    India’s address discusses freedom of the seas. India supports freedom of access in South China Sea Amid tensions over territorial claims in the South China Sea overshadowing the Asean and […]

  • ASEAN to deliberate maritime security

    Key security meeting will explore regional cooperation. ASEAN to deliberate maritime security and safety in East Sea SEAN countries will expound on how best to ensure peace and stability in […]

  • Sea-based nuclear weapons in Asia

    Sea-based nuclear-weapon delivery platforms are set to proliferate in the Indo-Pacific. Sea-based nuclear weapons in Asia: Stabiliser or menace? Rory Medcalf On this day in 1945, the first nuclear weapon […]

  • Maritime Piracy Database 2001-2010

    Attempt to tally global piracy incidents and reports.  Facts, Figures, Trends: the Contemporary Maritime Piracy Database 2001-2010 By Anamika Twyman-Ghoshal The lack of reliable piracy data has been identified as […]

  • Japan gives Vietnam patrol boats

    Coast Guard to receive new vessels to ensure maritime security. Japan to Give 6 Maritime Vessels to Vietnam Franz Ludwig Bernardo Japan has agreed to provide the Vietnamese Coast Guard […]

  • Japan security environment severe

    Territorial disputes adding to issues. Japan security environment ‘increasingly severe’ The security environment around Japan has become “increasingly severe” amid tensions with China and concern over North Korea, the Japanese […]

  • US Navy & Asia Pacific Rebalancing

    Ensured stability and regional security requires successful engagement with partner nations. Admiral on U.S. Navy & Asia Pacific Re-balancing Act By George Backwell The commander of U.S. Pacific Command has […]

  • ‘Connected ship’ ambitions

    Integrated systems aim to improve overall safety. Surveillance integration can achieve ‘Connected Ship’ ambition for marine industry The marine industry has been called on to embrace technology that delivers real-time […]

  • Crewman shot in pirate attack

    Violent attack on tanker in South East Asia sees crewman shot in neck. Indonesian crew shot in pirate attack off Pengerang An Indonesian sailor was shot in the neck during […]