South East Asia

  • Bogus piracy reports common in Malacca Strait

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    Navy claims many reports are fake. Navy: Bogus piracy reports common in Malacca Strait Nani Afrida The Indonesian Navy is frequently confronted with bogus piracy reports in the Malacca Strait, […]

  • World’s navies rattle sabres

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    Increase in number of large scale exercises globally. Unusual Level of Naval Power on Display the World Over By Christopher P. Cavas WASHINGTON — For many years, it’s been fashionable […]

  • New assets for MMEA?

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    Increased budget allows MMEA to improve operations. Now things can be smooth sailing, says MMEA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director-general Vice-Admiral Datuk Ahmad Puzi Ab Kahar lauded […]

  • Maritime crime rise in SE Asia

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    Large jump in year-on-year figures. Piracy monitor reports incidents up by 25% Titus Zheng Singapore-based anti-piracy agency, ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) has recorded a total of 161 incidents […]

  • Taiwan donates to MPHRP

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    Follows donation to Oceans Beyond Piracy. Taiwan contributes to fund to aid piracy survivors Taiwan signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday with the United Kingdom-based International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance […]

  • Keeping Calm in the South China Sea

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    De-escalating the South China Sea. South China Sea: Search For More Practical Code Of Conduct By Taimoor Khan In recent years, the disputed waters of the South China Sea have […]

  • US Navy visit PLA Navy

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    Despite territorial issues, military on cordial terms. Senior US Navy officers visit Chinese aircraft carrier CHRISTOPHER BODEEN, The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China this week hosted a visit to […]

  • US, Indonesia Eye New Defense Pacts

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    Both sides will elevate defense ties and deepen maritime cooperation, sources tell The Diplomat. Exclusive: US, Indonesia Eye New Defense Pacts For Jokowi Visit By Prashanth Parameswaran The United States […]

  • Looming S China Sea showdown

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    Concerns US is being too soft on China. The looming military showdown in the South China Sea: Gertz BY BILL GERTZ After delaying for months, the Obama administration has authorized […]

  • SE Asia crime rises

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    Dryad’s Q3 figures suggest stark increase in crime. Maritime crime incidents across Southeast Asia at highest level in years Dryad Maritime, the UK’s leading maritime intelligence company, today released their […]

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