Welcome to the inaugural print edition of Marine Industry News. This is an exciting time for us and the industry as a whole. Who would have thought in March 2020, when the world appeared to stop spinning, that the sector would emerge so strongly?
Long before he was one of America's leading yachting writers, Nigel Calder was a novice cruiser with ambitions grander than his experience. Nigel and his partner Terrie were young and foolish, with a home-built boat that was new and untested, one child already and another on the way - but they were determined to complete an adventurous 18-month voyage from New Orleans to Venezuela and back. It was the voyage that made Calder the yachtsman he is today, a marvellous romp through the West Indies, seeing an unspoilt Caribbean, while learning hard-won lessons from direct experience - troubleshooting engines, kedging off shoals and reefs, and most importantly navigating Nada, a yacht that quickly became very much part of the burgeoning Calder family too. An adventure story and a colourful travelogue in one, Shakedown Cruise is a must-read for all who are curious about what it takes to become a cruising sailor or create an adventurous life, as well as those who are just looking to sail along with Nigel and his family.
Revealing the workings and dangers of freight shipping, the author sails from Rotterdam to Suez to Singapore to present an eye-opening glimpse into an overlooked world filled with suspect practices, dubious operators, and pirates.
Increasing US&– China tensions, Russia' s invasion of Ukraine, disruptions to supply chains and maritime trade, right-wing extremism, gangs and the drug trade . . . The international and domestic security environment is dynamic and fraught. In State of Threat, local and international academics and sector experts discuss the issues facing New Zealand across defence, diplomacy, intelligence, policy, trade and border management.This timely and up-to-date analysis of New Zealand' s most important security issues is a must-read for policy analysts, those working in risk management and industry leaders across all sectors of the economy.
This is a technical report published by Global Law Assembly as a part of their Technical Report Series. The larger theme of the report is in the field of corporate governance & innovation. Manohar Samal, Bhavana J Sekhar and Sathyajith MS have authored this report. The authors were encouraged to undertake research and contribute to the present publication because the Indian legal perspective of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies have only been discussed through short articles by various professionals and a publication for comprehensive analysis of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies can seldom be found. Accordingly, the authors have worked and contributed to several portions and chapters of the publication depending upon their areas of interest. “Chapter 1: Prologue” drafted by Manohar Samal examines the history and origins of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies and lays down the objectives of the research in brief. “Chapter 2: Understanding Special Purpose Acquisition Companies” drafted by Bhavana Sekhar and Manohar Samal explicates the structure, process and phases, potential benefits of embracing the structure and the current legal framework governing Special Purpose Acquisition Companies in India. “Chapter 3: Regulatory Concerns of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies from the Indian Context” drafted by Manohar Samal, Bhavana Sekhar and Sathyajith MS discuss in detail, concerns under securities law, law on mergers and acquisitions, tax law, anti- money laundering law, company law and private international law. Concurrently, “Chapter 4: Recommendations to Solve Regulatory Concerns of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies” drafted by all the authors in unison has aimed to suggest few possible reforms which can be undertaken under the respective laws of concern for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies with an aim of solving the said concerns for regulators and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies alike. Finally, “Chapter 5: Epilogue” drafted by Manohar Samal gives a concise summary of the findings of the research. The authors hope that the readers enjoy the discussions and descriptions propounded in the publication.
This Current Affairs Yearly Review 2021 E-Book will help you understand in detail exam-related important news including National & International Affairs, Defence, Sports, Person in News, MoU & Agreements, Science & Tech, Awards & Honours, Books etc.
The subject of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is continuing on its journey of affecting each and every individual and will keep on this path in the times to come. This handbook is a collection of topics on the application of artificial intelligence applications for sustainability in different areas. It provides an insight into the various uses of concepts and practical examples for different domains all in one place, which makes it unique and important for the potential reader. Handbook of Artificial Intelligence Applications for Industrial Sustainability: Concepts and Practical Examples examines the influence of AI and how it can be used in several industries to improve corporate performance, reduce security concerns, improve customer experience, and ultimately generate value for customers and maximize profits. The handbook offers practical examples, concepts, and applications that provide an easy understanding and implementation process. It provides AI applications in many fields, such as sustainable credit decisions, cyber security and fraud prevention, warehouse management, and much more. This handbook will provide insight to customers, managers, professionals, engineers, researchers, and students on the various uses of AI and sustainability in different domains. All of this needed information compiled into one handbook makes it unique and important for the engineering, business, and computer science communities.
Gulf stability is coming to play a larger role in the foreign policy calculus of many states, but the evolving role of Asian powers is largely under-represented in the International Relations literature. This volume addresses this gap with a set of empirically rich, theory driven case studies written by academics from or based in the countries in question. The underlying assumption is not that Asian powers have already become important security actors in the Gulf, but rather that they perceive the Gulf as a region of increasing strategic relevance. How will leaders in these countries adjust to an evolving regional framework? Will there be coordinated efforts to establish an Asian-centered approach to Gulf stability, or will Asian rivalries make the region a theater of competition? Will US–China tensions force alignment choices among Asian powers? Will Asian states balance, bandwagon, hedge, or adopt some other approach to their Gulf relationships? These questions become even more important as the western boundaries of Asia increasingly come to incorporate the Middle East. The book will appeal to scholars and students in the fields of International Relations, Security Studies, and International Political Economy, as well as area specialists on the Gulf and those working on foreign policy issues on each of the Asian countries included. Professionals in government and non-government agencies will also find it very useful. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.