US News

DHS delays TWIC deadline FCW.com, VA

Homeland Security to test high-tech buoys USA Today

To stave off terror, feds issue safety strategy for boaters The Associated Press

Report: Small-vessel security to rely on tech tools Washington Technology, DC  

Command at sea Kodiak Daily Mirror, AK  

For port security , the buck stopped with her Long Beach Press-Telegram ,  CA

Navy Re-Establishes US Fourth Fleet US Department of Defense, DC

Port Security : Stop duplicative regulations Florida Times-Union, FL

Chertoff Discovers a Delicate Balance BoatTEST.com, CT

Maine Maritime graduation ceremony set Boston Globe

USCG eases security guard requirement Marine Log, NY

Maritime Expeditionary unit goes anywhere, anytime KUAM.com, GU

Navy ships complete multinational exercise in North Atlantic The Virginian-Pilot, VA

New Maritime Strategy defines America's seapower role Navy Compass, CA  

Key roles of America's maritime forces explained Navy Compass, CA

Poe Amendments Gain House Approval The Tribune, TX

International News

IMO seeks nod for ballast water accord Malaysia Star,  Malaysia

South Asia

India worried about maritime security : Ronen Sen Thaindian.com,  Thailand

Govt to strengthen Navy to meet security challenges: PM Associated Press of Pakistan ,  Pakistan

Pakistan decides to get tough with Gujarat's fishermen Ahmedabad Newsline,  India

East Asia/Pacific

Marine security tightened China Daily,  China

New Eastern Mindanao naval chief vows more security Inquirer.net ,  Philippines  

PaCom, Indonesia Recommit to Shared Security Interests Trading Markets, CA

China's Naval Secrets Wall Street Journal

China deploys nuclear submarine in Malacca Strait Daily Times,  Pakistan  

Port Kembla to get security upgrade ABC Regional Online,  Australia

Middle East

Maritime Coalition Leaders Discuss Security Issues MarineLink

Africa

Akhigbe wants maritime security law in Nigeria The Tide,  Nigeria

US wants world action against E.Africa pirates East African,  Kenya

US Ambassador Extends Support to Naval Command The Point,  Gambia

Pirates release two abducted seamen The Tide,  Nigeria  

Europe

Harbour security focus at conference Info4Security,  UK

Appointments in Russian Maritime Register of Shipping SeaNews

Western Hemisphere

Coast Guard gets new vessels Breaking News ,  Trinidad and Tobago

Port takes steps to curtail terrorism Jamaica Gleaner,  Jamaica

Piracy

Captain: My 'heart sank' when pirates attacked CNN

Keeping Pirates At Bay in the Indian Ocean AllAfrica.com,  Washington  

Modern pirates use GPS in Somalia cafebabel.com,  France

Piracy Sparks High-Tech Defenses TIME

THERE AND ABOUT: Somali pirates face new offensive Daily Nation ,  Kenya

Private security takes to the sea ISN,  Switzerland