Chinese border police will soon board and search foreign vessels that entered what Beijing considers its territorial waters in the disputed South China Sea. According to state media police, authorities will check, seize, and expel foreign ships that enter the waters illegally. Some illegal activities include entering the province’s waters without authorization and engaging…
HNA Tourism Cruise & Yacht Management unveils mainland China’s largest cruise ship ‘Henna’. The Henna previously P&O Cruises’ Pacific Sun, has a length of 223m, a width of 31m and 739 rooms for 1,965 passengers, and will make its debut on the Sanya-Ha Long Bay-Da Nang route. Cruise route planning is mainly based on short-term needs…
On Tuesday 27 November 2012, the Force Commander of the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Somalia – Operation Atalanta, Rear Admiral Enrico Credendino, met with local Somali fishing representatives, clan elders of coastal communities and local authorities on board the EU NAVFOR flagship, ITS San Giusto, off the north-eastern coast of Somalia, near Hurdyo.…
During the period from 21-27 November 2012 there was one piracy related incident reported in the High Risk Area (HRA). This incident was assessed as suspicious activity and occurred off the coast in the Somali Basin. Subsequently, an area of concern was established in the vicinity. Merchant vessels are advised to remain vigilant throughout…