| ID | 128616 |
| Title Proper | Does having a reduced merchant fleet compromise British National Security with respect to protecting crown dependencies? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sewell, Lynsey |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The author examines whether the decline of the British Merchant Navy and consequent loss of strategic sealift compromise our security and that of our dependencies. The conclusion is that although there is such shipping available from other sources, such reliance on other nations is potentially substantial risk. |
| `In' analytical Note | Naval Review Vol.101, No.2; May 2013: p.119-123 |
| Journal Source | Naval Review Vol.101, No.2; May 2013: p.119-123 |
| Key Words | Ships Taken Up From Trade - STUFT ; British National Security ; British Merchant Navy ; Merchant Fleet ; Reduced Merchant Fleet ; Crown Dependencies ; Strategic Sealift ; International Relations - IR ; International Reliance ; Substantial Risk ; United Kingdom - UK ; Strategic Importance ; Maritime Assets ; Gulf War ; War ; Falkland Conflict ; Military Operations |