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New US interest in South China Sea (03-09-10)The long simmering tension over competing claims for the disputed areas of the South China Sea usually lay dormant each year until the Asian Regional Forum convenes for its annual meeting and the issue suddenly becomes a hot topic, only for it to die down shortly after.... Lire la suite... Philstar | Jeudi, 2 Septembre 2010 |
Arctique: nouvelle avancée vers l'ouverture de la route maritime du Nord (03-09-10)OSLO, 3 septembre 2010 (AFP) - Le Nordic Barents, immatriculé à Hong Kong, va appareiller samedi de Norvège pour la Chine, devenant le premier cargo non-russe à réaliser une liaison commerciale intercontinentale via la route du Nord, preuve de l'intérêt croissant des armateurs pour l'Arctique.... Lire la suite... Agence France Presse | Jeudi, 2 Septembre 2010 |
Japan. Ministry sets up task force to study North Pole policies (03-09-10)The For eign Ministry said Thursday it has set up a task force to examine Japan's policies concerning the North Pole, as melting ice due to global warming opens the door to increased ship navigation and chances for resource development in the Arctic ... Lire la suite... Japan Today | Jeudi, 2 Septembre 2010 |
La Russie s'inquiéte du transit d'un cargo Norvégien sur la Route Maritime Nord (03-09-10)Le vraquier " MV Nordic Barents " qui doit quitter le port de Kirkenes dans le Nord de la Norvége à destination de la Chine avec un chargement de 40 000 tonnes de minerai de fer [ 1 ] devrait se voir refuser sont transit dans les eaux territoriales Russes de la Route Maritime Nord en raison d'une classification arctique inadaptée estime la presse spécialisée Russe [ 2 ]... Lire la suite... Zebra Station Polaire | Jeudi, 2 Septembre 2010 |
Malaysia, Indonesia spat may go to court (02-09-10)Malaysia says its ongoing maritime border spat with Indonesia, which has recently triggered angry protests, could end up in the International Court of Justice. Lire la suite... Agence France Presse | Mercredi, 1 Septembre 2010 |
Canada mulls Arctic patrol ship programme cuts (02-09-10)The Canadian Navy may have to pare down the number of ships or reduce the capability of its Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) programme due to strict budget constraints on the CAD3.1 billion (USD2.9 billion) programme, according to Canadian federal documents.... Lire la suite... Jane’s | Mercredi, 1 Septembre 2010 |
Low-key exercise reflects Panama's priorities (02-09-10)This year's exercises saw a greater emphasis on virtual modelling than in previous years, with most of the participating US naval vessels doing so from bases in Virginia and Florida. There was also a reduction in the number of countries taking part for the first time since Panamax was launched in 2003.... Lire la suite... Jane’s | Mercredi, 1 Septembre 2010 |
Delhi concerned at China’s ‘interest’ in Indian Ocean (01-09-10)NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday said China was demonstrating "more than normal interest" in the Indian Ocean as two Chinese warships made a rare visit to military-ruled Myanmar. Lire la suite... Agence France Presse | Mardi, 31 Aout 2010 |
Arms Race on the Caspian ? (31-08-10)Nations around the Caspian Sea are boosting their navies. With Russia and the West involved as well, it's getting complicated. Lire la suite... The Diplomat | Lundi, 30 Aout 2010 |
Norway welcomes China to the Arctic (31-08-10)China can make a valuable contribution in the Arctic region, Norway's Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in a speech at the China Institute of International of International Studies Forum in Beijing this week.... Lire la suite... The Barents Observer | Lundi, 30 Aout 2010 |
Canada Burnishes Its Position as Arctic Power (31-08-10)The Canadian government on Monday announced that it had failed, in a small Arctic expedition it mounted last week, to find the remains of two British ships that disappeared more than 150 years ago seeking the fabled Northwest Passage.... Lire la suite... The Wall Street Journal | Lundi, 30 Aout 2010 |
Singapore, Indonesia Ratify Sea Boundary Treaty (30-08-10)SINGAPORE, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Singapore and Indonesia on Monday ratified the treaty between the two countries relating to the delimitation of the territorial seas in the western part of the Strait of Singapore.... Lire la suite... Bernama | dimanche, 29 Aout 2010 |
Le réchauffement de la planète et les intérêts de la Russie en Arctique (30-08-10)- Bonjour, Nous accueillons aujourd'hui dans le studio de RIA Novosti le professeur Arkady Tichkov, directeur adjoint de l'Institut de Géographie de l'Académie des Sciences de Russie. Monsieur Tichkov, jusqu'à présent seuls les spécialistes et les personnes particulièrement anxieuses s'intéressaient aux questions de changement climatique.... Lire la suite... Ria Novosti | dimanche, 29 Aout 2010 |
Les ressources énergétiques au large des côtes libanaises : l’État confronté à des enjeux juridiquesDepuis que des gisements de pétrole et de gaz naturel ont été découverts au large du Liban et des pays voisins, ce dossier est devenu source de fascination et de spéculations. Mais au-delà de l'enthousiasme généré par la perspective du forage, quels en sont les véritables enjeux géostratégiques ?... Lire la suite... L’Orient le jour | dimanche, 29 Aout 2010 |
Noble to Drill 'Deepest Well Ever' Offshore Israel (30-08-10)Following the agreement signed with Noble Energy Mediterranean (Noble) in 2009, for the rental of the Sedco Express drilling rig, following to the seismic research conducted from 2009, a meeting was held between the partners of the Ratio- Yam Licenses (Rachel, Amit, Hannah, David, and Eran).... Lire la suite... Rigzone | dimanche, 29 Aout 2010 |
Canada Opens Arctic To NATO, Plans Massive Weapons Buildup (29-08-10)The government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently concluded the largest of a series of so-called Canadian sovereignty exercises in the Arctic, Operation Nanook, which ran from August 6-26. Lire la suite... Stop Nato | Samedi, 28 Aout 2010 |
Offshore gas discoveries in Israel prompt squabbling over royalties (29-08-10)JERUSALEM - Recent discoveries of large natural gas reserves off Israel's coast have set in motion a battle between investors and the government over how to divide up the profits. Lire la suite... The Washington Post | Samedi, 28 Aout 2010 |
Indonesia. House, govt call for calm over border dispute (28-08-10)As tensions between Indonesia and Malaysia build, the speaker of the House of Representatives and a minister called for calm as officials from both countries will meet in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, to speed up the settlement of pending issues.... Lire la suite... The Jakarta Post | Vendredi, 27 Aout 2010 |
Canada stakes a claim to Arctic power, influence (28-08-10)
As the Canadian military exercise Operation Nanook 10 drew to a close this week and Prime Minister Stephen Harper travelled in Canada's North, the federal gover
Indonesia. RI mulls joint patrols in disputed waters (27-08-10)
In a move hailed by some experts, Indonesia is looking into the possibility of temporarily turning disputed border areas with Malaysia into a jointly managed te
Natural Gas exploration makes Indian Ocean entry (27-08-10)
Major new energy issues are about to transform still further the strategic balance of the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, with foreseeable consequences for the
China Plants Flag In South Sea Amid Disputes (26-08-10)
BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Thursday it had used a small, manned submarine to plant the national flag deep beneath the South China Sea, where Beijing has
Northern Sea Route should not be expensive (26-08-10)
The costs of using the service of nuclear icebreakers on the Northern Sea Route through the Northeast Passage should not be particularly higher than the costs o
Finland ponders over the North (26-08-10)
In the Arctic Strategy published by the government in June, Finland is characterised as having top expertise in matters related to the Arctic. Finland would nee
”MV Nordic Barents” to make historic voyage (26-08-10)
For the first time ever, a bulk carrier with non-Russian flag is using the Northern Sea Route as a transit trade lane, when transporting iron ore from the North
Ukraine not to demarcate border with Russia at expense of national interests (26-08-10)
Ukraine will not rush to demarcate its border with Russia in the Kerch Strait so as to avoid damaging Ukraine's national interests, the head of the Ukrainian Fo
U.N. Officials: 1701 Doesn't Authorize Us to Outline Lebanon-Israel Maritime Border (25-08-10)
The United Nations does not have the authority under Security Council resolution 1701 to outline Lebanon's maritime border with Israel, diplomats quoted Assista
The Right US Pacific Strategy ? (24-08-10)
For much of the past couple of decades, the Persian Gulf region has been seen as the US national security policy hot spot. But in recent months especially a ser
China is ready to lay down own aircraft carrier (24-08-10)
China is ready to start building of its first aircraft carrier, reports Japanese Kyodo News agency.
Voie commerciale par l'Arctique : la Russie tente la route du nord (24-08-10)
MOSCOU - La Russie exprime clairement ses ambitions arctiques en envoyant pour la première fois l'un de ses pétroliers vers la Chine via les mers polaires, voie
Russian anti-aircraft missile training in Barents Sea (23-08-10)
The Russian Air Force is together with Air Defence units preparing a shooting exercise with the S-300 anti-Aircraft missile system from the island of Kildin in
Zone de 400 000 km carrés : Les Seychelles et Maurice enclenchent la dernière étape à l’ONU (23-08-10)
Les Seychelles et Maurice ont présenté conjointement un dossier devant une sous-commission de l'Organisation des nations unies pour soutenir leur demande conjoi
UN to review Maldives’ extended continental shelf claim next year (23-08- 10)
MALE, August 23, 2010 (HNS) - The United Nations has informed the Maldives that it will review the claim of Maldives extended continental shelf in March-April 2
Reports: Russia Leases Nuclear Sub to India (20-08-10)
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia has reportedly leased a nuclear-powered submarine to India.
Pacific Island nations threatened by rising sea levels (20-08-10)
Despite their image of paradise on Earth, many Pacific Islands are struggling with environmental issues, such as rising sea levels caused by global warming, pol
Canadian PM makes return to Arctic to strengthen sovereignty claims (20-08-10)
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper travels to Canada's North next week after his government unveiled a sweeping blueprint on Friday on how this country will
Canada seeks to settle Arctic borders (20-08-10)
OTTAWA - Canada aims to quickly settle Arctic border disputes with the United States and Denmark, it announced Friday in its first foreign policy statement on t
Lebanon to auction offshore gas exploration by 2012 (19-08-10)
BEIRUT - Lebanon's energy minister on Thursday said his country plans to outline its maritime sea borders and auction off rights to explore potential offshore n
U.S. Sees No `Recent' China Pressure on Oil Companies in South China Sea (18-08-10)
The Pentagon hasn't seen any "recent" Chinese intimidation of global oil and gas companies operating in the South China Sea, according to Robert Scher, U.S. dep
Indonesia. Claim territory or risk losing it: Expert (18-08-10)
Indonesia has to unilaterally lay claim to its territory bordering Malaysia following the arrest of three Indonesian civil servants and seven Malaysian fisherme
Rockhopper Exploration Says Ernest Well in Falkland Islands Found No Oil (18-08-10)
Rockhopper Exploration Plc said it found no oil in an exploration well at the Ernest prospect north of the Falkland Islands. The shares slumped.
Lebanese Parliament to Israel: Not so fast on that gas (17-08-10)
Remember the natural gas dispute between Israel and Lebanon?
Arrests at Sea Raise Tensions With Malaysia (16-08-10)
Tensions between Malaysia and Indonesia are heating up again following the arrest of three Indonesian maritime officers over an apparent border dispute.
Russia proposes launch of Arktika space monitoring project in 2014 (16-08-10)
The Russian Economic Development Ministry has proposed launching the Arktika (Arctic) satellite system from 2014, the head of the Federal Space Agency (Roscosmo
Russia Uses Nuclear Icebreakers to Send Oil to China via Arctic Not Suez (16-08-10)
OAO Sovcomflot, Russia's largest shipper, and OAO Novatek aim to cut the time it takes to deliver oil and gas to China, sending their first cargo through the Ar
Lebanon May Auction Oil, Natural Gas Exploration Contracts Within a Year (16-08-10)
Lebanon may auction rights within the next 12 months for undersea oil and natural-gas exploration, spurred by energy projects in the waters off neighboring Isra
Gas discovery in East Mediterranean likely to spark regional disputes (14-08-10)
A recent discovery of natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean, the exploration of which is said to make it one of the largest natural gas producing regions in
America is Engaging in "Gunboat Diplomacy" Against China (13-08-10)
The United States will dispatch the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the waters west of South Korea (the Yellow Sea) to participate in a series of U.S.
LA COMMISSION DES LIMITES DU PLATEAU CONTINENTAL SE RÉUNIRA EN PLÉNIÈRE AU SIÈGE DE L’ONU, DU 16 AU 27 (13-08-10)
NEW YORK, 13 août 2010 (Division des affaires maritimes et du droit de la mer/DOALOS) -- Actuellement réunie au Siège de l'ONU à New York, la vingt-sixième sess
Liberia: National Commission on Delimitation Established (11-08-10)
A National Commission on the Delimitation of Liberia's Maritime boundaries has been established. The Commission was established by President Ellen Johnson Sirle
U.S. Warship to Dock in Vietnam as China Sea Territorial Dispute Lingers (10-08-10)
A U.S. warship docked in Vietnam today as part of weeklong naval exercises that highlight a more assertive American role in the region that has irked China.
Canada Begins Annual Arctic Sovereignty Operation (10-08-10)
OTTAWA: The Canadian Forces' largest annual demonstration of Canada's sovereignty in the Arctic, known as Operation NANOOK, began today as the Canadian-led Nava
A Common Front Would Help Asean Win Out in the Great Game for the Spratlys (08-08-10)
Vietnam has been remarkably successful in getting the issue of control of the South China Sea back onto the international agenda, in the process underscoring it
Turkey fails to find oil in Black Sea (07-08-10)
ANKARA (Commodity Online) : Turkey on Saturday said its efforts to find oil in the Black Sea for commercial purposes have failed.
Rocky Japan-Korea Ties (06-08-10)
On his birthday in 2001, Japanese Emperor Akihito told reporters that he felt a kinship with Korea, even alluding to family roots on the peninsula. Now, almost
The Great Game for the Spratlys (06-08-10)
Vietnam has been remarkably successful in getting the South China Sea issue back onto the international agenda, in the process underscoring its new ties with th
China's claims make waves (05-08-10)
Befitting its status as a rising global power, China says it is the third-largest country in the world, after Russia and Canada, with a land area of about 9.6 m
Vietnam says China violates its sovereignty in sea (05-08-10)
HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam accused China on Thursday of violating its sovereignty by conducting seismic exploration near disputed islands in the South China Sea
Chinese missile could shift Pacific power balance (05-08-10)
ABOARD THE USS GEORGE WASHINGTON -- Nothing projects U.S. global air and sea power more vividly than supercarriers. Bristling with fighter jets that can reach d
High costs and few discoveries in Barents Sea (03-08-10)
Oil companies have spent 5 billion EUR on exploration drillings in the Barents Sea since the area was opened. However, the only gas or oil fields of economic in
Indonesia wades into the South China Sea (02-08-10)
IT IS interesting to learn that Indonesia's government last month, through its mission at the United Nations, wrote to a UN commission ("on the limits of the co
U.S.-Canadian mission set to map Arctic seafloor (01-08-10)
ANCHORAGE Alaska (Reuters) - U.S. and Canadian scientists are headed far north on a joint mission to map the still mysterious floor of the Arctic Ocean, as ques
Vietnam hedges its China risk (30-07-10)
As Vietnam and China celebrate an official "Year of Friendship" marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties, Hanoi is quietly pursuing a balance of power pl