Sea power means more than just ships

The conflict in the Middle East and threats to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz have pushed oil prices sharply higher and proved that Australia’s prosperity depends on sea lanes it does little to secure.

Standing up for the Philippines

The Philippines has become one of Australia’s most important defence partners and Australia should explicitly support its case against ever-increasing naval bullying by China.

All at sea

The loss of the Titanic led to the creation of The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) which mandated a range of maritime safety measures and the loss of the Titan submersible may prompt a similar rethink of legislation.

Developing maritime awareness for the ‘Blue Pacific’

Australia and the Pacific island states need a better understanding of activity in the waters that surround them and to work more closely to deal with threats, incursions and crises.