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…
Seoul (ANTARA News/Yonhap) – A North Korean defector who was living in South Korea crossed the tensely guarded western sea border on a fishing boat he stole, military officials said Thursday, amid high tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Lee Hyeok-chul, 28, stole a 9-ton crab fishing boat on the border island of Yeonpyeong and…
Accompanied by azure blue skies and a stiff breeze, the Navy christened and launched its newest oceanographic survey ship, USNS Maury (T-AGS 66), the last of its class at VT Halter Marine’s shipyard in Moss Point, Miss., in a traditional Navy ceremony on March 27. The 350-foot ship is named for Cmdr. Matthew F.…