Indonesian vessel seized for illegal fishing in Australian waters

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA), in partnership with Maritime Border Command (MBC), has apprehended an illegal foreign fishing vessel in Australian w ..

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https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing-boat-world/regulation-enforcement/indonesian-vessel-seized-for-illegal-fishing-in-australian-waters/

OPINION | Australia and Japan should lead the way in maritime law enforcement training

During the recent visit by Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles to Japan, the nations vowed to strengthen the interoperability of their armed forces amid shared con ..

The post OPINION | Australia and Japan should lead the way in maritime law enforcement training appeared first on Baird...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/non-naval/opinion-australia-and-japan-should-lead-the-way-in-maritime-law-enforcement-training/

Swire Shipping to launch new Singapore-NW Australia direct service

Graphic: Swire Shipping

Swire Shipping will operate a new North West Australia direct service (NWD) from June 2021, offering customers a direct connection between Singapore and North West Australia. The new service is made up of two loops: the first loop will serve Singapore, Darwin, Port Hedland and operate with a transit time of 12 days from Singapore to Port Hedland; the second loop will operate from Singapore to Dampier, with a transit time of nine days.

“The direct connections will enable...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/swire-shipping-to-launch-new-singapore-nw-australia-direct-service/

The Strange Science of ‘Devolution’ in Evolution

The theory of evolution as propagated by Darwin showed the world how some species are created while others go extinct. But a more controversial science lies behind the science of devolution, a process by which species reduce their capacity and move backwards.

Science Alert spoke with evolutionary experts to know more about this and we are highlighting that today. 

 Is devolution possible?  

Two verified experts answered this question on independent fact-checking platform Metafact.io. Both answered

https://mfame.guru/the-strange-science-of-devolution-in-evolution/

Darwin’s Iconic Ship HMS Beagle Docking Site Declared Protected Site!

The shoreline at Paglesham, Essex, where the remains of The Beagle are thought to lie

According to a BBC report, the remains of a rare 19th Century dock built for Charles Darwin’s ship HMS Beagle has been recognised as a site of national importance.

  • The submerged mud berth on the River Roach in Rochford, Essex, will now be protected against unauthorised change.
  • The ship, launched in 1820, allowed Darwin to make observations that led to his theory of natural selection.
A rare maritime history

“We are glad to see this site in a quiet corner of Essex given national protection,” said...

https://mfame.guru/darwins-iconic-ship-hms-beagle-docking-site-declared-protected-site/

Marine Killed in Vehicle Accident During Training in Australia

Lance Cpl. Hans Sandoval-Pereyra, 21, died May 28 after succumbing to injuries received during a tactical vehicle accident May 25. Photo courtesy US Marine Corps.

A 21-year-old Marine lance corporal died today after a tactical vehicle accident during a training event in Australia, the service announced.

Lance Cpl. Hans Sandoval-Pereyra, 21, was injured in a May 25 accident and died at the Royal Darwin Hospital today. A second Marine injured in the accident has already been released from the...

https://news.usni.org/2019/05/28/marine-killed-in-vehicle-accident-during-training-in-australia

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