Volume 21, Number 10.2 31 October, 2014 The Fortnightly e-News Brief of the National Maritime Foundation Inside this Brief Editorial Team Maritime Editorial………….p.4 Captain Gurpreet Khurana Maritime Security…...........p.19 Cdr Kapil Narula Ms. Ateetmani Brar Shipping News…………….p.36 Maritime Environment……p.39 Address National Maritime Foundation Varuna Complex, NH-8, Airport Road New Delhi-110 010, India Email:
[email protected] Acknowledgment : ‘Making Waves’ is a compilation of maritime news published in national and international newspapers, and journals. Drawn directly from original sources, minor editorial amendments are made by specialists on maritime affairs. It is intended for academic research, and not for commercial use. NMF expresses its gratitude to all sources of information, which are cited in this publication. Page 1 of 54 Indonesian Maritime Security Board to Access Chinese Satellite Data China Naval Chief Conducts ‘Unprecedented’ Survey of Disputed Reefs Integrated Maritime Policy for Blue Economy India Steps Up Defense Cooperation With Sri Lanka and Maldives The Next Big Thing: The Growth in Strategic Importance of the Indian Ocean China’s Subsidized Shipbuilding The Indian Navy's Quest for Amphibious Assault Ships China’s ‘Eternal Prosperity’: Is Island Expansion a Precursor to South China Sea ADIZ? Navy Chief Asks Force to Ensure Readiness Levels Two Russian Naval Vessels Arrived for Joint Counter Narcotics Exercise at Sea Gulf Cooperation Council to Set Up Joint Naval Force US, Canada to Conduct Full-scale