South East Asia
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IMO head visits ReCAAP
Recent spate of hijackings discussed during visit. Visit of Mr Koji Sekimizu, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization to the ReCAAP ISC on 28 September 2015 The Secretary-General of the […]
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Thailand needs amphibious boost
The country needs a more robust capability. Here’s how it can achieve it. Thailand’s Military Needs to Boost its Amphibious Capability By Grant Newsham As Indo-Pacific nations build up their […]
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Declaration to boost Asean ties
Maritime crime and IUU fishing in spotlight. Declaration on transnational crime to boost Asean ties BY NURADZIMMAH DAIM KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Declaration in Combating Transnational Crime will see […]
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Journo pirate trial opens
Planned to film piracy documentary but visas were wrong. British journalists on trial over Indonesia piracy film BATAM, Indonesia (AFP) – Two British journalists have gone on trial in Indonesia […]
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ASEAN Defense Ministers To Attend Summit
Hopes for de-escalation in region. ASEAN Defense Ministers To Attend China Summit In October Posted By: Clayton Browne The South China Sea has been a global hot spot for several […]
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Malacca Manoeuvres
Exercise called “Peace and Friendship 2015”. China and Malaysia’s first-ever joint military exercise is an important strategic move BY SUMATHY PERMAL MALAYSIA is in a pivotal position, located midway between […]
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Indonesia’s Maritime Security
Indonesia seeking IMO Council membership. Indonesia’s Maritime Security, Key to Asia-Pacific Stability Retired Admiral Dr. Marsetio said with that with Indonesia`s geographical position, the country could give a big contribution of maritime security in […]
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Thai navy commander charged with trafficking
Accused of failing to intercept migrant vessels and taking payments. Report: Thai navy commander charged with trafficking By Max Constant A Thai navy commander has been charged with human trafficking […]
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North Korea deploys more patrol ships
Tensions continue to rise between neighbours. North Korea deploys six more patrol ships along maritime boundary: Seoul North Korea has deployed six more patrol vessels near the sea border with […]
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Thais probe fishermen killings
Killings occurred in waters between Vietnam and Malaysia. Thai general pledges to probe deadly shootings of Vietnamese fishermen Thailand’s Police Major General Apichart Suribunya has promised to vigorously investigate the […]
