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Mozambique to activate maritime courts amid growing offshore crimes

The Mozambican assembly passed a bill last week to activate the maritime courts nationwide as part of the country's effort to fight a growing trend of offshore crimes including piracy, illegal..

ASEAN resurgence in regional security?

In recent years, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has been struggling to maintain its unity and “centrality” in regional security affairs. ASEAN cannot attain “centrality” without unity,..

Chinese Data Law Adds to Global Shipping Disruption

Ships in Chinese waters are disappearing from tracking systems following the introduction of a new data law in China, frustrating efforts to ease bottlenecks that are snarling the global economy,..

China uses maritime militia to assert claim on South China Sea

New report finds Beijing funding hundreds of vessels that it uses to back its expansive claim in the disputed waters.

China’s maritime law in the South China Sea

Apart from military power, China has been using a variety of political, economic and legal tools to further gain control of the South China Sea (also known as the East Sea).

More undersea activity in South China Sea increase risk after crash

Submarines proliferating in the South China Sea are increasing risks in already treacherous waters, security experts said Friday, a day after the Navy announced an undersea collision in the..

US MARAD security warning update:Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Western Indian Ocean

Regional conflict, heightened military activity, and increased political tensions pose threats to merchant vessels operating in the above geographic areas.

CHINA COAST GUARD TO CONDUCT COUNTER-DRUG PATROL OFF LATIN AMERICA

The China Coast Guard (CCG) is growing in capability, capacity, and confidence.

Philippines promises to ignore China maritime law as tension spikes

Amid China's growing military assertiveness, the Philippines has promised that it will ignore Beijing's amended maritime law, which now requires foreign vessels sailing in the South China Sea to..

Beijing demands Cargo details when entering Chinese waters

Tanker owners coming near to China have more paperwork to complete. China is flexing its muscle in the South China Sea at a time where the US and allies are conducting military procedures in the..

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