Focus on Maritime Security

We once again take a closer look into the maritime security sector by featuring the capable vessels and the related technology – weaponry, sensors, and propulsion systems – that comprise this sector.

This week, we review naval vessels entering service in Ukraine, Russia, and Indonesia as well as other government-operated vessels in Guyana and Thailand.

Assault Craft • Interceptors • Patrol • Police • Coast Guard • Naval

Interestingly, some of the featured vessels are of small size, indicating that defence and security operators have recognised the value of platforms that can navigate in littoral environments characterised by shallow depths and narrow waterways.

The vessels’ roles are also varied. Some are designed for standard patrol and inspection duties while others will take on more demanding missions such as mine countermeasures and anti-submarine warfare.

Visit Baird Maritime regularly for the latest developments in this ever-important sector.

Vessel Reviews:

• Bucha – Ukrainian Navy places locally-built gunboat into service
• Pulau Fani – Minehunter pair handed over to Indonesian Navy
  
• Customs 523 – Inspection vessel delivered to Thai Customs Department
  
• Berbice – New patrol vessel for Guyana Defence Force
• Bung Karno – Indonesian Navy corvette to also serve as presidential yacht
  
• Rezkiy – Russian Navy corvette optimised for coastal operations
  
• Haijun 0561 – China Maritime Safety Administration places 64-metre patrol vessel into service
  
• Gintaras Zagunis – New patrol boat for Lithuanian border guard
  
• Balchik – Bulgarian Border Police acquires multi-role vessel
  
• Fast river response boat for Louisiana sheriff’s office
  
• Durable RIB pair delivered to UAE Coast Guard
  

Features and Opinion:

OPINION | Australia must act fast on joint patrols with the Philippines

– “For Australia, delays in following through on its undertaking for joint patrols could impact on its regional credibility.”

– by Jennifer Parker, deputy director of defence at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute

News and Gear:

• Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | October 19 – New US Navy submarine, Russian border guard boat sea trials and more
• Survey completed on wrecks of 30 ships lost in 1940 Dunkirk evacuation
• GEAR | Future Belgian and Dutch minehunters to feature integrated power and distribution systems
• Presumed human remains included among debris found near wreckage of Titan submersible
• Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | October 11 – A new Hellenic Navy frigate, Brazil’s first nuclear-powered submarine and more
• One dead, three injured in demasting mishap on schooner near Rockland Harbor, Maine
• Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | October 3 – Italian and Australian patrol vessels plus US Navy surface ships
• Australian submarine suffers onboard fire while at sea

Recent Important Features:

OPINION | China’s “blue dragon” strategy in the Indo-Pacific

– “Can a traditional containment policy prove effective in countering China’s ambitious strategy?”

– by Patrick Mendis, distinguished visiting professor of transatlantic relations at the University of Warsaw, and Antonina Luszczykiewicz, assistant professor at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow

Remember to come back every day to see the latest news, opinion and vessel reviews!

Call for content!

Any news or views about the global maritime security sectors? Send it through to [email protected] ASAP (between now and October 20), so we can add it to this current edition of Maritime Security Week!

We are after:

• Vessels – Orders, new deliveries, under construction
• Gear – Latest innovations and technology in the maritime security vessel sector
• Interviews – Owners, operators, water police, navies, coast guards etc.
• Reminiscences – Do you have any exciting, amusing or downright dangerous anecdotes from your time in the maritime security world? (example here)
• Other – Any other relevant news

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