Atlantic Ocean

West African Ship Piracy is Prevalent

News Analysis:  West African Ship Piracy is prevalent up and down the Atlantic Ocean coast. Predominately a Petroleum Industry Related Situation, Piracy’s continuance is a Menace to all Drilling Rigs, Oil Tankers, Lighters, etc. of this Industry. The major problem with this type of Criminal Activity is that there may be Logarithmic Damage to Equipment, Facilities, and Personnel as a result of the Deviant Behavior. For example, an Oil Tanker Fire and Crude Spillage, due to Weapons Usage, would be an Environmental Nightmare. 

As with other Criminal Activities, Miscreants may decline to participate if there is CERTAINTY OF APPREHENSION AND PUNISHMENT of Wrongdoers. The Severity of the Punishment may be in harmony with the damages a reasonable person would foresee, whether it had occurred or not.

ANY approaches to or illegal boarding of Oil Rigs in particular, or Tankers in general, by anyone of any cause, must be dealt with reflecting the severity of their crimes. This philosophy, to STOP such Criminality, should apply to All of the Oceans and Seas of the World. Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/kaekw9r

A ‘Food Chain’ Commences in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean

News Analysis: A Food Chain of Micro-Nutrient Iron, enjoyed by Phyto-Plankton has been discovered emanating from Atlantic Ocean Thermal Vents. Manganese is also present in the plumes. The Phyto-Plankton are consumed by fish and Whales [going up the Food Chain]. This Mid-Atlantic Ridge discovery bodes very well for wildlife in the area.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/km45548

Bermudans Seek Expanded Exclusive Economic Zone

News Analysis:  The Commercial Value to Bermuda of an additional 150 mile Radius  of Seabed, beyond its present 200 mile Radius, in the Atlantic Ocean could be enormous. This additional area of 350,000 km2 [135,136 mi2] could contain Surface Seabed wealth of Manganese Nodules, Microscopic Gold, and the like.  Additionally, Hydrocarbon Deposits might be extensive if Sub-Surface Seabed Drilling occurs.

Abundant Marine life could further economically benefit Bermudans [in areas physically removed from the aforementioned mining activities].

If Mr. Perinchief prevails in the Legal Arena, thus giving Bermuda this additional physical area, his contribution to the country would be priceless.

Reference: http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20131104/NEWS07/131109924

Location, Location, Location Is a Natural Asset of Vietnam

News Analysis:  The rapid growth of airline activities in Vietnam is, in part, based on its strategic location. Its geographic proximity [in many directions] to heavily populated Asian cities, facilitate airline customer’s travel.

One can look at other areas of the globe which have fortuitous locations for commerce:

For example, Egypt, with its Suez Canal, and its closeness to the Levant, allows it to easily engage in International Trade with its Arab Neighbors as well as with others. Greece, across the Mediterranean Sea is another well-located nation in the area.

South Africa has been blessed with a great commercial location between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Historical trade, as a result of its situs, facilitated its growth.

In America, South Florida is most favorable for United States Trade as it  is in proximity to Caribbean Countries, Central and South American cities straddling the Atlantic Ocean.

Successful businessmen want “Everything going for them”. If they can use the asset of “Location” to give them an advantage over other competitors, so much the better.

Geographic Multi-Directional Markets offer more commercial opportunities than mere Uni-Directional ones: “The Law of Markets Distribution”.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/m5ztnjg