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Malaysian Reserve
16-05-2025
- General
- Malaysian Reserve
Embark Safely: Canadian Safe Boating Council Launches Annual Safe Boating Awareness Week Canada-wide May 17 to May 23, 2025
TORONTO, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ – As summer approaches, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) sets sail with its annual Safe Boating Awareness Week, advocating for safe and responsible boating practices across Canada. Canada's love of boating is stronger than ever, with over 16 million Canadians taking to the waterways for recreational enjoyment. The pandemic turbocharged this passion, with a surge in new boaters; boat sales in Canada rose by approximately 40% during this time.1 A rise in boating-related incidents has also been noted, signaling a need for heightened safety awareness and education. To steer boaters towards safety, the CSBC and its partners underscore five boating safety messages: Wear Your lifejacket Boat Sober Be prepared, You and Your Vessel Take a Boating Course Be Cold Water Safe These messages aim to mitigate common boating-related incidents and ensure a safe journey on the water. This year, the focus will be on the importance of always wearing your lifejacket. The CSBC believes that lifejackets/PFDs should be worn by any person (all ages), on board any pleasure craft (power, sail, and human-powered) while underway. Throughout Safe Boating Awareness Week, the CSBC collaborates with boating and water safety groups, relying on Canadian media to amplify these critical safety messages. 'Safe boating isn't just a week-long focus – it's a year-round commitment. Whether it's a leisurely cruise or a thrilling adventure, always wear your lifejacket and ensure everyone on board does too.' – Peter Heard, Chair, Canadian Safe Boating Council 'Sailing is a pleasure and a privilege. Make sure you are trained, have all required safety equipment on board, respect other users on the water, and protect the environment.' – Josée Côté, Directrice Générale/General Manager, Nautisme Québec 'When people think about driving impaired, they think about a car on the road. But operating a boat while impaired is just as dangerous and illegal.' – Tanya Hansen Pratt, National President, MADD Canada 'We know that time spent outdoors is good for us, both physically and mentally. Outdoor activity continues to thrive, especially in paddling, and it is important for new and seasoned paddlers to be safe while enjoying their time on the water.' – Michelle McShane, Executive Director, Paddle Canada Go to to access videos from CSBC partners that can be downloaded by the media or shared on social media. Safe Boating Awareness Week is a flagship event for the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC), a registered charity, with support from its members, partners, and Transport Canada's Office of Boating Safety. For additional information on boating safety, visit or For interviews, contact: FrenchNautisme Québec – Josée Côté, Directrice générale: dg@ 514-249-3699Quebec Safe Boating Awareness events are in June EnglishCSBC – National Spokesperson –Chair Peter Heard: peter@ MADD Canada – National President Tanya Hansen Pratt: nationalpresident@ 1-800-665-6233Paddle Canada – Executive Director Michelle McShane: michelle@ 1-888-252-6292 ext. 2Lifesaving Society – Senior Communications Officer, Stephanie Bakalar: stephanieb@ 416-490-8844 x 436 1. Now Available: 2021 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract – Retail Markets Report
Cision Canada
15-05-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
Embark Safely: Canadian Safe Boating Council Launches Annual Safe Boating Awareness Week Canada-wide May 17 to May 23, 2025
TORONTO, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - As summer approaches, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) sets sail with its annual Safe Boating Awareness Week, advocating for safe and responsible boating practices across Canada. Canada's love of boating is stronger than ever, with over 16 million Canadians taking to the waterways for recreational enjoyment. The pandemic turbocharged this passion, with a surge in new boaters; boat sales in Canada rose by approximately 40% during this time. 1 A rise in boating-related incidents has also been noted, signaling a need for heightened safety awareness and education. To steer boaters towards safety, the CSBC and its partners underscore five boating safety messages: Wear Your lifejacket Boat Sober Be prepared, You and Your Vessel Take a Boating Course Be Cold Water Safe These messages aim to mitigate common boating-related incidents and ensure a safe journey on the water. This year, the focus will be on the importance of always wearing your lifejacket. The CSBC believes that lifejackets/PFDs should be worn by any person (all ages), on board any pleasure craft (power, sail, and human-powered) while underway. Throughout Safe Boating Awareness Week, the CSBC collaborates with boating and water safety groups, relying on Canadian media to amplify these critical safety messages. "Safe boating isn't just a week-long focus - it's a year-round commitment. Whether it's a leisurely cruise or a thrilling adventure, always wear your lifejacket and ensure everyone on board does too." – Peter Heard, Chair, Canadian Safe Boating Council "Sailing is a pleasure and a privilege. Make sure you are trained, have all required safety equipment on board, respect other users on the water, and protect the environment." - Josée Côté, Directrice Générale/General Manager, Nautisme Québec "When people think about driving impaired, they think about a car on the road. But operating a boat while impaired is just as dangerous and illegal." – Tanya Hansen Pratt, National President, MADD Canada "We know that time spent outdoors is good for us, both physically and mentally. Outdoor activity continues to thrive, especially in paddling, and it is important for new and seasoned paddlers to be safe while enjoying their time on the water." - Michelle McShane, Executive Director, Paddle Canada Go to to access videos from CSBC partners that can be downloaded by the media or shared on social media. Safe Boating Awareness Week is a flagship event for the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC), a registered charity, with support from its members, partners, and Transport Canada's Office of Boating Safety. For additional information on boating safety, visit or
Scroll.in
10-05-2025
- Scroll.in
CSBC Bihar Police Constable final result 2023 declared; here's download link
The Central Selection Board of Constables, Bihar (CSBC) has declared the results of the Bihar Police Constable exam 2023 under Advt. No. 01/2023. Eligible candidates can download their results from the official website The written exam was conducted from August 7 to 28, 2024, and the Physical Standard Test (PST) was held from December 9, 2024, to March 10, 2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 21,391 Police Constable posts. Steps to download Bihar Police Constable final result 2023
Asia Times
28-03-2025
- Asia Times
Endeavor Manta: Taiwan's USV aims to hold China invasion at bay
Taiwan's first indigenous armed sea drone marks a significant step toward building asymmetric warfare capabilities amid the growing threat of kinetic Chinese action. This month, multiple media outlets reported that Taiwan's state-backed shipbuilder CSBC Corporation unveiled its first domestically developed military-grade uncrewed surface vehicle (USV), the Endeavor Manta, at Kaohsiung's Singda Harbor. This marks a significant step in Taipei's efforts to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities amid mounting tensions with China. Designed to operate in the Taiwan Strait, the trimaran-hulled vessel measures 8.6 meters in length and 3.7 meters in width and is constructed from fiber-reinforced plastic to ensure high maneuverability and seaworthiness. It boasts a top speed of 35 knots and can carry over one metric ton of payload, including light torpedoes and explosives. Drawing inspiration from Ukraine's use of USVs against Russia's Black Sea Fleet, CSBC began developing the Manta in early 2024. The vessel features multiple remote communication modes—4G, radio frequency and satellite—and boasts advanced capabilities, including AI-assisted targeting, autonomous navigation, collision avoidance and swarm control. It is programmed to return to base or self-destruct if compromised. Aside from foreign-sourced satellite and motor components, all systems are locally produced. The Mantra's rollout underscores Taiwan's emphasis on indigenous defense innovation and signals a shift toward cost-effective, unmanned platforms amid growing Chinese military assertiveness. Delving deeper into the possible tactical roles of Taiwan's Manta USV, Scott Savitz mentions in a January 2023 RAND commentary that USVs can be more dangerous to surface ships than aerial weapons, as they strike at the waterline and carry explosive payloads that are much heavier than those of the latter type. Savitz says swarms of low-profile USVs, difficult to detect and counter, could overwhelm the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) fleet. He notes that they could also complement naval minefields, forcing an enemy fleet to adopt slower and more vulnerable formations. Additionally, he says USVs could deliver incendiary materials or loitering munitions for further damage. Further, Eric Rosenbach and other writers mention in a February 2025 Belfer Center report that USVs are envisioned to perform long-duration missions with minimal logistical support, including intelligence gathering, mine laying and electronic warfare in environments too hazardous for manned platforms. Rosenbach and others say these systems would operate autonomously in denied electromagnetic environments, where PLA electronic warfare would hinder remote control. Karl Flynn mentions in a November 2021 Proceedings article that USVs could be used for resupply purposes. USVs enable redundancy and simultaneous resupply of distributed forces, which is particularly useful in environments such as Taiwan's frontline islands, including Kinmen and Matsu. However, as with the Ukraine war, Taiwan's USVs may not be the war-winning wonder weapon some may tout them to be. For instance, USVs lack the range, endurance, durability, firepower and versatility of manned warships; however, their unmanned nature and lower cost somewhat offset these disadvantages. Additionally, their lack of crew means there is no way to repair them if they encounter technical issues in a maritime environment. Sea spray and salinity could affect sensitive electronics and machinery. While Taiwan's Manta has a self-destruct mechanism, the possibility of a defective unit being captured and analyzed, with its cryptographic keys being compromised, remains. At the operational level, Stacie Pettyjohn and other writers mention in a June 2024 report for the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) that a defense of Taiwan presumes it could not match China ship for ship to repel an invasion, but must instead rely on a 'porcupine strategy' built on numerous smaller, easily concealed weapons, such as USVs, to increase the costs of such aggression. Pettyjohn and others say that suicide USVs carrying large explosive payloads are capable of damaging large warships and can be led to their targets by aerial drones or other USVs collecting intelligence. They also suggest that Taiwan could deploy USVs to provide early warning about an invading fleet's progress and identify vulnerable troop transports. In addition, they say USVs can lay minefields that could channel an invasion fleet into 'kill zones,' where it is vulnerable to air- and shore-based missile strikes. However, Taiwan's drone industry is a work in progress. In a December 2024 article for The Strategist, Jane Rickards notes that Taiwan is aware of China's significant lead in drone production, yet still hopes to catch up. Rickards quotes Su Tzu-Yun of Taiwan's Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR), who says that Taiwanese drone makers tend to excel in hardware but are relatively weak in design and system integration. Further, she quotes Richard Weir, vice president for global strategy and government relations for IMSAR, a US manufacturer of sophisticated radars, who states that Taiwanese drone makers tend not to identify missions, weapons and sensors for the drones before they're designed. Additionally, Harun Ayanoglu mentions in a January 2025 article for the Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS) that Taiwan faces challenges in scaling up its drone industry. Ayanoglu notes that, unlike Turkey and Israel, Taiwan cannot export its drones to active combat zones due to political constraints, depriving its manufacturers of operational feedback and revenue. At the strategic level, Taiwan's drone efforts do not change the fact that US military intervention would be critical for the self-governing island's survival in the event of a Chinese invasion. US policy over Taiwan hinges on 'strategic ambiguity,' but such may only mask indecisiveness over the issue. Jennifer Kavanagh and Stephen Wertheim mention in a February 2025 Foreign Policy article that direct US military intervention could result in catastrophic human and economic costs, including potential nuclear escalation. The writers note that the US faces pressure to defend Taiwan to maintain its credibility, but such a move risks provoking China and escalating tensions. They also point out that Taiwan's defense strategy is inadequate, relying on vulnerable big-ticket items such as frigates and fighter jets rather than asymmetric capabilities. They say the US aims to help Taiwan defend itself without becoming overly involved in a larger conflict, relying on strategic ambiguity and support from regional allies to navigate these complexities. However, Michael Schiffer argues in a Financial Times (FT) article this month that US strategic ambiguity over Taiwan has lost effectiveness as China escalates its coercive campaign through military intimidation, diplomatic isolation and economic entanglement. Schiffer contends that China no longer fears uncertain US retaliation, while Taipei grows increasingly anxious over inconsistent signals, especially amid the volatility of Trump's foreign policy. He argues that the US's focus on military deterrence is inadequate against China's integrated strategy. To restore deterrence and regional stability, he says the US must adopt strategic clarity, detailing the consequences of Chinese aggression while reinforcing diplomatic, economic and informational support for Taiwan without breaching the 'One China' framework.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Taiwan has a new all-purpose sea attack drone after watching how Ukraine smashed Russia's Black Sea Fleet
Taiwan has a new sea drone that it says can fire torpedoes or ram enemies with explosives. It's a small versatile craft that adds to Taipei's arsenal for countering a Chinese invasion. Its manufacturer said the Endeavor Manta was inspired by Ukraine's success against the Black Sea Fleet. A Taiwanese shipbuilding firm has debuted a new uncrewed surface vessel that it said was inspired by Ukraine's attacks on Russia's Black Sea Fleet. Named the Endeavor Manta, the 28-foot-long sea drone is meant to fire light torpedoes and ram into targets with explosives on its bow, the Taiwan International Shipbuilding Corporation, or CSBC, said on Tuesday. The drone's debut comes as Taiwan has pushed hard into designing, purchasing, and building more uncrewed vehicles to potentially counter any aggression from China. Should Beijing seek to take the self-governed island by force, the effort would likely require sending troops on a perilous amphibious assault across the 110-mile Taiwan Strait. CSBC said the Endeavor Manta was built with versatility in mind: It's designed to be launched at any port or beach in Taiwan and can be carried on the back of a commercial truck. The firm touted the Endeavor Manta as an all-purpose platform that can be used as a port inspector, loitering munition, drone jammer, mine-hunter, recon vehicle, decoy, short-range air defense, or even a mothership for smaller drones. "In severe weather or maritime accidents, it assists with firefighting, search and rescue, and emergency supply transportation," the firm added, publishing a concept image of the drone spitting water on a burning ship. Per CSBC, the Endeavor Manta can be controlled using 4G, satellite, and radio signals, and can return autonomously to its launch point or self-destruct if it's jammed or hijacked. The Endeavor Manta has a fiber-reinforced plastic hull and displaces about five tons of water, so it's a relatively small naval craft. By comparison, Taiwan's Anping-class patrol boats displace about 600 tons, while its Cheng-Kung-class light frigates displace around 3,200 tons. CSBC said its new drone can also reach a top speed of 35 knots, or roughly 40 miles per hour. Given the vessel's size, it's highly likely any torpedo would have to be fitted externally. Images of the Endeavor Manta on display at Kaohsiung's Singda Port show that several of its sensors and cameras are mounted on a raised platform above the drone's hull. While CSBC said the drone was "influenced by the Ukraine-Russia War," the Taiwan Strait's waters can be choppier than in the Black Sea. To give the Endeavor Manta more stability, it designed the drone with a trimaran hull. Based on footage released by CSBC of the Endeavor Manta, the drone appears to have a cabin and steering controls for a pilot if needed. CSBC's chairman, Huang Zhenghong, told local TV that the drone is built with a "red-free" supply chain, meaning it contains no components from mainland China. The Endeavor Manta joins a growing Taiwanese arsenal of sea and aerial drones aimed at frustrating a Chinese amphibious invasion. Ukraine's own successes against Russia's Black Sea Fleet, which it crippled through sea drone attacks and long-range strikes, have been a stark demonstration of how uncrewed vehicles can be effective against a traditional navy that's stronger on paper. Over a third of the fleet has been destroyed since 2022. Taipei and Washington have been closely watching the Black Sea battle. Adm. Samuel Paparo, who leads the US Indo-Pacific Command, said in June that he wanted to turn the Taiwan Strait into an "unmanned hellscape" that could buy Taiwan a month for the US to respond to any Chinese aggression. That same month, Taiwanese media reported that local shipbuilding company Jong Shyn was using a 20-ton uncrewed vessel as a test platform for building exploding sea drones and other tools. Tensions between China and Taiwan have continued to worsen as Beijing says it won't rule out annexing the island by force and repeatedly conducts military exercises threatening Taipei. Meanwhile, Taiwan's people in 2024 once again elected leaders from the Democratic Progressive Party, which has staunchly campaigned against resisting China. Read the original article on Business Insider
