With energy and minerals being increasingly discovered in Arctic regions, and the retreat of sea ice encouraging the greater use of both the Northern Sea Route and the North West Passage, there is a new demand for icebreakers and ice-strengthened tonnage capable of working in these demanding regions. There is also increased demand for…
The Navy will commission the newest San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, Arlington, during a 12:30 p.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, April 6, at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The ship is named for the county of Arlington and honors the first responders and the 184 victims who died when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into…
Jakarta (Antara News) – The World Bank has suggested that Indonesia prioritize the development of its maritime sector to strengthen its connectivity in the APEC region. World Bank senior economist Sjamsu Rahardja said at an APEC 2013 Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the strengthening of Indonesia`s connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region held by the…
The role of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the far most important regional hub for East-West ship transport offers a critical demonstration of both the scope and the need for sophistication of counter-piracy enforcement in the Gulfs of Aden and Oman. At least half of the global trading fleet of tankers passes UAE…