Beijing (ANTARA News/AFP) – China is to ramp up development on a disputed South China Sea island, a local government chief has said, in a move likely to stoke a growing territorial row with its neighbours. The development of roads, water supply and drainage systems will be stepped-up in the new “capital” city of
Read morePiracy off the coast of Somalia has dropped off dramatically in 2012. Successful ship hijackings have decreased from 31 in 2011 (and 49 in 2010) to only four so far in 2012. Attacks against ships have also decreased, falling from 199 reported attacks in the first nine months of 2011 to 70 attacks over
Read moreHMS Holland, first of a new class of Royal Netherlands Navy patrol vessels of the same name, has been named “Ship of the Year”. The prestigious prize has been awarded to the innovative ship, which was designed and mostly built in the Netherlands, during the annual Maritime Awards Gala in Rotterdam on 8 November
Read moreDuring the period from 31 October to 6 November, there were no piracy related incidents reported in the High Risk Area (HRA). However, there have been continuing reports of suspicious activity. Merchant vessels are advised to remain vigilant throughout the HRA and ensure that Self Protection Measures are in place, as Pirate Attack Groups
Read moreIndependent marine data management, publishing and GIS specialist, OceanWise Ltd, has completed phase one of a maritime information infrastructure on behalf of Clydeport. The project builds on Clydeport’s recent investment in GIS software and was targeted at improving data and information management within the Hydrographic and Dredging Department. The project is already realising tangible
Read moreStatement from Victoria Nuland, Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson: We welcome the November 5 sentencing by the Republic of Seychelles of 15 in connection with an attack on a merchant ship and the abduction of 13 Iranian fishermen rescued by the U.S. Navy. This sentencing brings the total number of convicted pirates to
Read moreAs of Wednesday, four companies have confirmed with the U.S government that they plan on taking advantage of the Jones Act blanket waiver issued by the Department of Homeland Security about one week ago. Jones Act Waived to Support Region’s Recovery From Superstorm The rare waiver is allowing foreign-flagged ships to take oil products
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