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Japan, Malaysia to Beef up Maritime Cooperation

May 26, 2015

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Malaysian counterpart Najib Razak pledged to advance defense and maritime cooperation. It is the first time that Japan has agreed to start negotiations for cooperation on the transfer of defense…

5 Tunisian Migrants Die in Shipwreck

May 24, 2015

At least five Tunisian migrants died on Saturday when their boat sailing to Italy capsized off the Tunisian coast, officials said.'A migrant boat carrying dozens capsized on Saturday off the coast of Monastir ... Naval forces rescued…

Launch of First Future Destroyer, Hobart

May 24, 2015

Speech delivered by the Minister for Defence, Kevin Andrews during the launch of Hobart - the first future destroyer:Thank you for being here on this very important day.Today, is a significant milestone for the Air Warfare Destroyer Project…

Russian, Azerbaijani Navy to Hold First Ever Joint Drills in Caspian Sea

May 23, 2015

About 10 Russian and Azerbaijani ships will take part in a joint naval exercise in the Caspian Sea for the first time; RIA Novosti cited the statement of Russia’s Southern Military District.  'The military officials of the countries reached…

India-ASEAN Naval Cooperation On

May 23, 2015

The Indian Navy's indigenous offshore patrol vessel, INS Saryu, will participate in a week-long ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Disaster Relief Exercise (DiREx). According to an official statement, the vessel is commanded by Cdr Sreekumar Pillai and operates under the Andaman and Nicobar Command…

Inmarsat 3rd Global Xpress Satellite's Launch Delayed

May 22, 2015

Inmarsat has provided an initial update on the launch schedule for Inmarsat-5 F3 (I-5 F3) following the failure of the preceding Proton Breeze M launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Saturday 16 May.According to an announcement by Inmarsat’s launch partner…

IMO Adopts Polar Code Environmental Provisions

May 22, 2015

United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted the environmental part of the Polar Code. Hereby, internationally binding regulations on navigation in polar waters become effective from 1 January 2017.The IMO has…

HMAS Anzac Visits Portsmouth, UK

May 22, 2015

The Royal Australian Navy’s helicopter frigate HMAS Anzac has arrived in Portsmouth, England, as part of her NORTHERN TRIDENT 2015 deployment. Anzac departed Sydney in March 2015, and has transited the Southern Ocean, Indian Ocean, the Red Sea…

New Flag Program Honors US Merchant Marines

May 21, 2015

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the launch of the United States Merchant Marine Flag Program, which will provide U.S. Merchant Marine Flags for display nationwide, honoring the historic and continuing contributions of U…

Launch of 'Eunavfor Med' Welcomed by BIMCO

May 21, 2015

The decision of the EU Council to launch EUNAVFOR Med* was today strongly welcomed by BIMCO, following the association’s statement on 24 April calling for an extension of Operation Triton’s geographical reach.BIMCO’s April statement highlighted the risks to the health…

Indonesia Sinks Boats from China

May 21, 2015

According to The China People's Daily, Indonesia has just sank a large Chinese vessel and 40 other foreign ships caught fishing in The South China Sea.  The Jakarta Post cited Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti as saying that the Gui Xei Yu 12661…

Ostebo Chosen to Head CLIA

May 20, 2015

Thomas P. Ostebo will join Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer, effective July 6, 2015. Selected by CLIA’s global executive committee following the departure of Christine Duffy on January 31…

Austal Launches USNS Brunswick

May 20, 2015

Austal launched the recently christened USNS Brunswick (JHSV 6) at its manufacturing facility in Mobile, Ala.With the 338-foot Joint High Speed Vessel entering the water for the first time, the ship will undergo final outfitting and testing before sea trials and delivery to the U…

Norwegian Cruise Ship Ran Aground off Bermuda

May 20, 2015

The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship with more than 3,700 people on board ran aground in Bermuda after the vessel temporarily lost power. Small boats, divers and tug boats circled the liner Norwegian Dawn for hours before high tide helped push it off the reef and into deeper water…

AEU, DuPont Partner for Safety Training

May 19, 2015

The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU) and DuPont have partnered to provide AEU members with access to training relevant to the maritime industry via CoastalFlix streaming video.   AEU said it recognizes DuPont Sustainable Solutions…

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