Some years ago, my company was contracted to “look after” arrested Patagonian toothfish pirate vessels by the government. They were mostly converted Japanese or Taiwa ..
The post REMINISCENCES | AUSREP and the ill-fated Blythe Star appeared first on Baird Maritime.
In March, the government is expected to announce its plans to implement the ambitious proposal for an Australian force of nuclear-powered submarines (SSNs) that is at the ..
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Following a very poor year for known ferry fatalities in 2021, last year, 2022, saw a big improvement with the known death toll almost halved from 1,378 to 699. However, ..
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Last month, the Indonesian government approved natural gas exploration in the Tuna gas bloc, part of the largest untapped natural gas deposit in the world. The developmen ..
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King Henry VIII of England is most famous for two things: 1) having six wives and 2) “dissolving” the monasteries. The latter was especially chaotic, being characteri ..
Of all the places to drop a bombshell about Australia’s quest for new submarines, could Defence Minister Richard Marles have picked a worse one than Paris? The question ..
The post OPINION | Marles torpedoes French subs, but is yet to explain nuclear advantage appeared first on Baird Maritime.
Things can change, there’s always changes I want to try some rearranging, I say Drop the pilot, try my balloon Drop the monkey, smell my perfume – Joan Armatradin ..
The post COLUMN | Marine pilotage: a highly dangerous business [Tug Times] appeared first on Baird Maritime.
China’s growing power and assertiveness have been significant drivers behind developments in Australian defence policy in the past few years. The previous government’ ..
The post OPINION | Why Australia’s nuclear submarines should have vertical missile launchers appeared first on Baird Maritime.
Many people would be surprised to learn that at least 17 nations with no coastline are known to operate combat vessels, in order to maintain riverine and lacustrine secur ..
The post COLUMN | Profile of South America’s riverine forces on the rise [Naval Gazing] appeared first on Baird Maritime.
After the shocking injustice perpetrated by the cruel and arbitrary governments of Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea on the 26 unfortunate seafarers aboard the crude oil tank ..