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Melbourne Asia Review is an initiative of the Asia Institute. Any inquiries about Melbourne Asia Review should be directed to the Managing Editor, Cathy Harper.

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Security, surveillance, protection from maritime crime and piracy in Southeast Asia

  • John F. Bradford,

There are several problematic trends which may give pirates, terrorists and other criminals the opportunity needed to re-emerge as a threat.

INTRODUCTION: Shipping supply chains in Asia are being tested by global crises

  • Dr Troy Lee-Brown & Professor Bec Strating ,

Maritime supply chains are crucial for societies and economies worldwide, but they’re being tested by war, tension in the South China Sea, climate change, a push for decarbonisation and many other issues.

Tides of change: Steering towards improved mariner safety and welfare in the Indo-Pacific

  • Dr Mary Ann Palma-Robles & A/Professor Lowell Bautista,

Seafarers, often out of sight, must navigate harsh working conditions, a lack of legal protection and geopolitical tensions.

INTERVIEW: Shipping in maritime Asia is vulnerable to geopolitical tension

  • Jennifer Parker,

Maritime Asia is a major international trade route, but the South China Sea is hotly disputed. What are the possible impacts on shipping of geo-political tensions?

Migrant fishers from Southeast Asia are increasingly subject to forced labour and human trafficking

  • A/Prof Sallie Yea,

One of the most pressing problems in terms of fishing supply chains is modern slavery of migrant fishing crew.

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