Trade and terror

Article Abstract:

Although the world is busy improving sea vessel security against terrorism, incidents of piracy are on the rise. A report released by the ICC International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Committee stated that in 2002, there were 370 piracy attacks, up from 335 in 2001.

General services, World, Labor Distribution by Employer, Safety and security measures, Prevention, Statistics, Piracy (Transportation crime)

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Not all offshore

Article Abstract:

The marine industry in Singapore rose 16% in 2002, reaching a record $2.5 billion. Additionally, this rise in production has added to employment figures, which rose to 33,000 in that year. These figures are from the Economic Development Board.

Sales & consumption, Singapore, Finance, Industry sales and revenue

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Still making headway

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the suitability of Singapore as the headquarters of several shipping lines. The influence of the global downturn in the shipping industry on the shipping industry based in Singapore is discussed.

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