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June 11, 2004 Apec vows to boost sea-lane security Member countries will also look at stockpiling fuel and seek alternative energy sources given the threat posed by terrorism to marine shipping By Luz Baguioro MANILA - Pacific rim economies yesterday vowed to strengthen security in vital sea lanes where oil supplies pass through in the face of threats of piracy and terrorism. Energy ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum said the grouping should guard against disruptions in oil supplies due to 'geopolitical instability, natural disasters, piracy on key sea lanes, and terrorism', since these could cripple the region's economies ...... Read more on The Straits Times Search for hotel Destination O Other destinations Check-in date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Check-out date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Search on Select the subject:  All News Ports Tourism Database Aviation Trucking Index Home Page Press Review - Piazza Matteotti 1/3 - 16123 Genoa - ITALY phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail