Salvatore Mercogliano, Ph.D.’s Post

10 African countries with the smallest merchant marine fleet

✒️ The role of the People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia: Implications for Maritime Security and European interests 🌊 "China’s fishing operations are not merely commercial endeavors, as the fleet also serves to assert Chinese maritime claims and convey political messages and operating under military instructions. A significant component of this strategy is the People’s armed Forces maritime Militia (PAFMM), which functions as a military auxiliary force tasked with collecting military intelligence when deemed necessary. " 🔎 Niklas Swanstrom explores the multifaceted role of China’s fishing fleet, particularly the PAFMM, and its implications for international security.  ❗ This paper examines its role and implications for international order security, but also sets elements for Europeans and other regional actors to face this new form of naval warfare. ➡️ Find the paper here: https://lnkd.in/dN44abBR This paper is a EuroHub4Sino Policy Paper, published originally on European Hub for Contemporary China - EuroHub4Sino's website. Maud Descamps 邓琳, Yifei Zhu, PhD, Fatoumata Diallo, Brian Iselin

🌊 Enhancing Maritime Security Through Collaboration and Information-Sharing 🌊 📢 The emphasis on cooperation and information-sharing must be balanced in maritime security. Through the collective efforts of navies and maritime organizations, the pooling of resources, knowledge, and capabilities emerges as a pivotal strategy to address and mitigate threats effectively. 📌 This collaborative approach underpins a robust security framework, enabling proactive responses to emerging challenges and incidents. The goal is a united front, fostering a secure maritime domain that supports safe navigation and commerce. #EUMSS #IndoPacific #capacitybuilding #maritimesecurity #maritimesecurity #maritimedomainawareness #maritimesurveillance #informationsharing #informationexchange #interagency #cooperation #collaboration #coordination #IORIS European Commission European External Action Service Expertise France European Union Naval Force - Operation ATALANTA Martin Cauchi Inglott GIUDICELLI ANNE Laetitia de Tarlé Dave Nattrass Marianne Peron-Doise Glen Forbes Bjorn Beirens Alexandru Chiric Gladys Kiprono Maryam Kidere Patrick Rakotondravao Greg Clifford Diego Ron Andrew Lyttle kenneth neijnes Elie El Sayah Rumes Shyaman https://lnkd.in/dnQdhc2X

Western special ops activity is on the rise around a new US partner in a strategic but unstable area of the Mediterranean

A very interesting read with some detailed specifics. Interesting to note the OPG participating countries in light of recent discussions on flags of convenience.

Red Sea Pirates: 16 Must-Know Stats for Execs Ships under Houthi fire are navigating danger: 24 ships attacked by Houthi pirates so far 01 ship hijacked and still in Houthi control 03 Houthi pirate boats sunk 10 Houthi pirates killed 12% of global maritime trade transits Red Sea 30% of global container ships transits Red Sea 70% of top ten shipping companies reroute ships 13+ nations form naval task force OPG* 12 major maritime shipowners halt Red Sea transits   10 days to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope 1900 nautical miles to go around the CGH 280+ container ships choose to reroute via CGH 3800 MT CO2 extra for 1100’ container ship via CGH** ~1M MT CO2 extra for container ships rerouting   ~408 total ships rerouted via Cape of Good Hope ~1.225 MT CO2 extra for all ships rerouting $?B impact on global trade*** * Operation Prosperity Guardian nations in comments ** see comments for calculation breakdown *** see comments for global impact considerations #ShipsAndShipping #Energy #Sustainability #AlternativeEnergy

The origin of the cargo is noteworthy

Belgium Naval & Robotics state that the programme for the Belgian and Dutch navies represents a complete paradigm shift in the way that the MCM mission is conducting, which will see the USV and AUVs embarked on the ‘mothership' performing the so-called dull, dirty, and dangerous sweep and detection of sea mines, enabling the BNS Oostende and its sister ships to remain at a distance.

⚓ Greek shipyards are making a comeback! Greek shipyards have been revived, heralding new growth in the country’s maritime cluster and reinforcing Greece’s prospects as a regional maritime hub. Overcoming decades of legal and financial hurdles, Greece’s main shipyards – on Syros, at Elefsina, and Skaramangas – have drawn significant investor interest. ONEX group plans $550M investments in Syros and Elefsina. 📈 The naval modernization program and the rise of Greek maritime manufacturers further bolster this growth. As a leading shipping nation, Greece’s maritime sector contributes 7.9% to GDP and supports nearly 90,000 jobs, with Athens and Piraeus as key shipping centers. #MaritimeRevival #GreeceNews

How essential is the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) for India’s naval operations and maritime security, considering its role in handling over one-third of the world’s bulk cargo traffic and two-thirds of its oil shipments? What are your thoughts on India's strategies to safeguard these vital maritime routes and ensure regional stability? Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #IndianOcean #MaritimeTrade #EnergySecurity #NavalPresence #Geopolitics #IOR #MaritimeSecurity #TradeRoutes #MEA