COVID-19 IMPACTS MARITIME NAVAL OPERATIONS, A TIME TO PRESS FORWARD WITH AUTONOMOUS SOLUTIONS OR NOT?

Naval vessels from five nations sail in parade formation for a rare photographic opportunity at sea. From top row left to right: the Italian Navy (Marina Militare) ship Maestrale Class Frigate MM MAESTRALE (F 570), French Navy Tourville Class Destroyer DE GRASSE (D 612), Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Cruisers USS PORT ROYAL (CG 73), French Navy Charles de Gaulle Class Aircraft Carrier CHARLES DE GAULLE (R 91), Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier, Her MajestyÕs Ship (HMS) OCEAN (L 12), French La Fayette Class Frigate SURCOUF (F 711), Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), Netherlands Navy Karel Doorman Class Frigate Her MajestyÕs Netherlands Ship (Harer Majesteits) (HNLMS) VAN AMSTEL (F 831), Italian Navy De La Penne (ex-Animoso) Class Destroyer, MM LUIGI DURAND DE LA PENNE (ex Animoso) (D 560). The coalition forces are deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.

In the long tradition of Hollywood disaster movies it has often fallen to the United States Navy to rally the final defensive line, or provide the rescue platform solution to one of the world’s impending Apocalypses, with a long line of contenders for most deadly, including: ‘The Day of the Triffids’, ‘Battleship’, ‘Voyage to the… Continue reading COVID-19 IMPACTS MARITIME NAVAL OPERATIONS, A TIME TO PRESS FORWARD WITH AUTONOMOUS SOLUTIONS OR NOT?

UK MILITARY ASSESSMENT OF SOLAR TSUNAMI

The United Kingdom military is taking the threat posed by space weather extremely seriously. The up and coming “Military Space Situational Awareness Conference 2020”, in London (UK), 29-30 April, organised by the MOD and the Air and Space Power Association, will consider how best to tackle the various threats including space weather, in anticipation of… Continue reading UK MILITARY ASSESSMENT OF SOLAR TSUNAMI

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UNIVERSITY SHOWCASES STRATEGY AND SECURITY MASTERS TO AMBASSADORS AND DEFENCE ATTACHES

The University and its international academic partner the Hellenic National Defence College (HNDC) has showcased its collaborative Masters Degree in Applied Strategy & International Security to Senior Diplomats and Defence Attaches  at a working dinner in Greece. Senior representatives from a host of countries across Europe, China and the Middle East, as well as the… Continue reading UNIVERSITY SHOWCASES STRATEGY AND SECURITY MASTERS TO AMBASSADORS AND DEFENCE ATTACHES

SECOND MARCOM & DCSS SEA POWER CONFERENCE ON DETERRENCE

NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) and the Dartmouth Centre for  Seapower and Strategy (DCSS) at Plymouth University will co-host the Second MARCOM-DCSS Sea Power Conference at Warren House, Kingston-Upon-Thames, Surrey UK on Monday, 11 February 2019. The inaugural 2018 Conference explored the relevance of sea power to 21st century conditions and examined its application in… Continue reading SECOND MARCOM & DCSS SEA POWER CONFERENCE ON DETERRENCE

SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY PLYMOUTH, PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (PFSO) (DfT)

Seapower and Strategy at University of Plymouth, Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) (DfT) About the course The International Ship and Port-Facility Security (ISPS) Code specifies that the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) is responsible for the development, implementation, revision, and maintenance of the Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP). The PFSP outlines the required measures to… Continue reading SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY PLYMOUTH, PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (PFSO) (DfT)

SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH, CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS (MCA)

About the course ‘Cyber technologies have become essential to the operation and management of numerous systems critical to the safety and security of shipping and protection of the marine environment. In some cases, these systems are to comply with international standards and Flag Administration requirements. However, the vulnerabilities created by accessing, interconnecting or networking these… Continue reading SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH, CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS (MCA)

SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH PROFICIENCY IN DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (PDSD) (MCA)

Seapower and Strategy at University of Plymouth, Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) (MCA) About the course Our Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) PDSD course follows the ISPS Code, which is a comprehensive set of maritime security measures to enhance the safety and security of ships and port facilities against criminal, terrorist, espionage, and piracy threats.… Continue reading SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH PROFICIENCY IN DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (PDSD) (MCA)

SHIP SECURITY OFFICER (SSO) COURSE

About the course Our course follows the ISPS Code, which is a comprehensive set of maritime security measures to enhance the safety and security of ships and port facilities against criminal, terrorist, espionage, and piracy threats. The ISPS Code 2004 update provides a standardised model of risk management that is internationally recognised. Designed in the… Continue reading SHIP SECURITY OFFICER (SSO) COURSE

US GENERAL: SIGNIFICANT CONSEQUENCES IF CHINA TAKES OVER DJIBOUTI PORT

Sourced: Asia Times The top US military commander in charge of US troops in Africa is worried about China’s growing presence on the continent, he suggested in remarks in a congressional hearing on Tuesday. Marine General Thomas Waldhauser said in his remarks to lawmakers that China could theoretically cut off supplies to a US base… Continue reading US GENERAL: SIGNIFICANT CONSEQUENCES IF CHINA TAKES OVER DJIBOUTI PORT

SEA POWER CONFERENCE, ALLIED MARITIME COMMAND (MARCOM) AND DARTMOUTH CENTRE FOR SEA POWER AND STRATEGY

The Dartmouth Centre for Sea Power and Strategy (DCSS) in collaboration with MARCOM organised a high level workshop on the 5th February, 2018 at Warren House in Kingston –upon-Thames. In an informal setting, among a select group of experts and strategic thinkers such as Vice Admiral Clive Johnstone CB CBE, Commander Allied Maritime Command, Vice… Continue reading SEA POWER CONFERENCE, ALLIED MARITIME COMMAND (MARCOM) AND DARTMOUTH CENTRE FOR SEA POWER AND STRATEGY