On November 24, 2022, Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Heidi Straarup, Deputy Judge Advocate, Maritime Fleet Pacific, Royal Canadian Navy presented on Armed Forces Assistance to Law Enforcement and Civil Authorities. The presentation was followed by a question-and-answer period with questions from the audience CASIS Vancouver executives. key points discussed were matters processes in which (CAF) wil...

A two-dimensional dynamic cloud model with detailed microphysics and a spectral treatment of gas scavenging was used to simulate trace gas vertical redistribution in precipitating continental and maritime clouds. A general picture of gas transport in such clouds has been developed by examining the sensitivity to a range of parameters, including cloud dynamic and microphysical structure, gas sol...

In the few months there is a high intensity of illegal fishing at Indonesian waters. The most potential area located in coast border West Sumatera facing seas and Indian Ocean that have long been target from abroad boats. Geographically, are three areas strategic west such as Padang City, South Coast District, Mentawai District. By situation opened-coast territorial geography, it susceptible fo...

BACKGROUND The hazardous occupation of seafaring brings many unique medical challenges. Despite its international nature, maritime medicine does not typically form a part of undergraduate medical studies. A unique and innovative, optional student-selected module (SSM) 'maritime medicine' was offered to medical students. A key objective was to develop students' attitudes to maritime medicine and...

The economic and social impact of the waterborne sectors in Europe cannot be overstated, employing directly more than 3 million people and generating a turnover of about €250 billion representing more than 1% of the EU’s GDP. In order to maintain its leadership and competitiveness, Europe must take advantage of new market opportunities and address these challenges by means of focused research, ...

Criminal activities at sea have been a reality for past years. In such activities, predominantly small maritime vessels are used, which are difficult to detect. Until now, border agencies observe and protect the critical maritime areas by ships, planes or helicopters. Therefore, surveillance is expensive and full coverage is difficult to obtain. To improve this situation, the European research ...