October 2020 - National Maritime Foundation

MAKING WAVES E-NEWS BRIEF 12 OCTOBER 2020- 18 OCTOBER 2020

India's inability to develop the Farzad-B gas field in the Persian Gulf, due to contractual disagreements and US sanctions, has led to a US$ 400 million loss. A loss of this magnitude could adversely affect India's image as a reliable global…

180615-N-ZL062-0077 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 15, 2018) The Indian navy Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate INS Kamorta (F49) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Akizuki-class destroyer JS Fuyuzuki (DD 118) are underway in formation during exercise Malabar 2018. Malabar 2018 is the 22nd rendition of the exercise and the first time is has been hosted off the coast of Guam. Malabar is designed to advance military-to-military coordination in a multinational environment between the U.S., Japan and Indian maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Myers/Released)

The Indian navy Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate INS Kamorta (F49) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Akizuki-class destroyer JS Fuyuzuki (DD 118) underway in formation during exercise Malabar 2018. Malabar is designed to advance military-to-military coordination in a multinational environment between the U.S., Japanese, Indian and now Australian maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Myers/Released)

INDIAN INVITATION TO AUSTRALIA TRANSFORMS MALABAR INTO A QUADRILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE

In a much awaited development, an official press release from the Government of India, on 19 October 2020,[1] has confirmed that Australia will take part in this year’s edition of the MALABAR series of naval exercises, which is scheduled to…

MAKING WAVES- E NEWS BRIEF- 05 OCTOBER- 11 OCTOBER 2020

News of the successful test of the indigenous Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system, an anti-submarine torpedo system developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was tempered by the cancellation…

Rekha Karthikeyan is India’s first and only fisherwoman who has a licence from the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) for deep sea fishing.

ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND FISHERWOMEN IN INDIA

Many historical and contemporary events have aggravated the social inequalities that exist along the divisive lines of race, class, caste, gender, and religion. Although climate change is not often discussed in terms of social divides, it…

MAKING WAVES E- NEWS BRIEF 28 SEPTEMBER TO 4 OCTOBER

The passage of a Canadian warship through the Taiwan Strait would further unsettle the fragile relationship between Canada and China. This transit comes amidst reports about formulation of a Canadian Indo-Pacific Policy, which is expected to…

CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON MANGROVE ECOSYSTEMS IN INDIA’s COASTAL REGIONS

Abstract Mangroves are amongst the world’s most fragile ecosystems. The impacts of global climate change such as rising sea-level, altering weather patterns, and acidifying oceans are putting mangrove forests at high risk. In addition,…

MAKING WAVES E-NEWS BRIEF 21 SEPTEMBER - 27 SEPTEMBER 2020

Domestic support for the re-negotiation of a US$ 4.5 billion loan by China has become vociferous due to Kenya's inability to meet periodic payments since 2017. Meanwhile, in a move showcasing India's 'neighbourhood first' policy, the Shipping…

The National Maritime Foundation signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ocean Foundation (TOF)

We are pleased to announce the signing, on 09 October 2020, of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Maritime Foundation and the Ocean Foundation. The MoU was signed on behalf of the NMF by its Director-General, Vice Admiral…

The National Maritime Foundation signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Forum (TAEF)

We are pleased to announce the signing, on 08 October 2020, of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Maritime Foundation and the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Forum (TAEF). The signing ceremony was held online during the 2020…

EXPANSION OF THE NATIONAL CADET CORPS IN COASTAL DISTRICTS: STRENGTHENING LOCAL CAPACITIES FOR MARITIME SECURITY

Introduction The genesis of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is intricately linked to the India-Pakistan War of 1947-48. The war highlighted the need for sufficient strength of reserves who could take up arms when required. This found…