Dying corals.

Pulau Perhentian Kecil.

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Lloyd's MIU Handbook of Maritime Security

A parcel containing this book arrived yesterday. Marked "complimentary copy for author". A collection of articles and papers themed on maritime security.

Review - (Amazon.com):

Although maritime security has received a significant amount of attention in recent years, this has not been reflected in literature on the subject. This is rectified by this excellent collection that covers the subject thoroughly from A to Z. Edited and compiled by prominent experts in the area, the Handbook provides the first clear, substantive and practical analysis of this complex subject. It is bound to become required reading for all in the shipping industry, as well as those with an interest in international security.Professor Edgar Gold, AM, CM, QC, PhD, DSc, FNI, The Nautical InstituteThis Handbook provides a broad overview of current issues in maritime security. It is crisply written, well organised and includes contributions by leading authorities in maritime security. The Handbook is strongly recommended to those involved in policy making on security issues, students of maritime affairs and industry professionals.

Ambassador Barry Desker, Dean, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

With the inescapable importance of maritime trade to the integrity of the global economy, maritime security remains of vital interest to commercial and governmental practitioners alike. Wide-spread criminal trafficking, piracy and terrorism compound the vulnerability of infrastructure, vessels and supply-chains within this vast environment. As a consequence, navies and coast guards are adapting themselves to confront asymmetric and criminal threats in the maintenance of their pivotal role in helping to ensure maritime security. They regard an in-depth appreciation of the threats and vulnerabilities within this environment as the central pre-requisite for conducting Maritime Security Operations. In reflection of the above realities, the editors of the Lloyd’s MIU Handbook of Maritime Security have drawn together a range of professionals, experts and academics from around the world. The handbook offers an important collection of thoroughly-researched and impressive essays that examine a diverse range of maritime security concerns. These essays will be of interest to all, whether commercial, legal, military or governmental, in ensuring the security of the world’s shipping, ports and sea lanes of communication.

Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope KCB OBE Commander-in-Chief Fleet

Its available for USD89.95 here.

Guidebook on ROR by KWPPL

As mentioned in a previous post, the book is now out.

It is a bi-lingual (Malay & English) publication - BUKU PANDUAN KAEDAH & PERATURAN BAGI MENCEGAH PELANGGARAN DILAUT, TERMASUK PINDAAN TAHUN 1981, 1987, 1989, 1993 & 2001 dan KAEDAH-KAEDAH BAGI VESEL YANG BELAYAR MENERUSI SELAT MELAKA DAN SELAT SINGAPURA, 2000.

GUIDEBOOK ON THE RULES & REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA, INCORPORATING THE 1981, 1987, 1989, 1993 & 2001 AMENDMENTS and RULES FOR VESSELS NAVIGATING THROUGH THE STRAITS OF MALACCA AND SINGAPORE.

Its available from Kumpulan Wang Pusat Perdagangan Laut (KWPPL), I presume you can get a copy from them at Marine Department or the Mariners Club, Port Klang.

Back to school...

Now that the holidays over, its back to the daily grind...

Rules of the Roads - for the seas...

A bi-lingual guidebook on the Rules and Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea incorporating all amendments plus Rules for the Strait of Malacca and Singapore. Will be available by end October from KWPPL, Mariners Center Port Klang.

New Book

A new book due to be out in September 2008. I am just one of the contributor. Check it out at Amazon.com.