South East Asia

  • Helicopter crashes onto MSC cargo ship

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    Incident occurred during training exercise. Seven Injured After U.S. Army Helicopter Crashes on Deck of MSC Cargo Ship – PHOTOS and VIDEO by Mike Schuler Seven people were injured Wednesday when […]

  • Merchant Raiders

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    Merchant ships as offensive weapons platforms. Return of the Clandestine Merchant Raider? Since before recorded history, merchant vessels have been adapted for offensive purposes by navies, pirates, and privateers to […]

  • China Conducts Live-Fire Drills

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    War games follow Kerry call to end island building. China Conducts Live-Fire Drills in Disputed Sea BY: Bill Gertz China’s military launched live-fire naval warfare exercises in the disputed South China […]

  • Tanker used by hijackers found

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    Suspects detained by Indonesian authorities. Vessel used to siphon crude oil from MT Joaquim seized by Indonesia KUALA LUMPUR: A tanker, believed to have been used by pirates to siphon […]

  • Call for SE Asia PMSCs

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    Territorial nature of waters causes legal issues. MIMA: Hire private security to prevent pirate attacks Bernard Cheah KUALA LUMPUR: The Maritime Institute of Malaysia has called on shipping companies to […]

  • Step up sea patrols to combat hijacking

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    ReCAAP call for more patrols, surveillance. Step up sea patrols to combat hijacking, says watchdog PETALING JAYA: The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in […]

  • Defending the W. Philippine Sea

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    Navy aims for a stable, productive and constructive relationship with all stakeholders. New Navy chief vows to defend West Philippine Sea By Jaime Laude MANILA, Philippines – Newly installed Philippine […]

  • Joaquim first Malacca hijack this year

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    First incident in Malacca Strait, says FM. ‘MT Jaoquim’ the first reported hijacking in Malaysian waters this year, says Anifah By: Akmal Hakim Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman says […]

  • Navy runs hijack drills

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    Another tanker hijacked this month. Navy carries out drills to prepare for hijackings BY NICHOLAS CHENG KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly two months since the hijacking of Orkim Harmony, the Royal Malaysian Navy […]

  • Punish pirates sternly to ensure safe shipping

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    Investigation into latest tanker hijacking is ongoing. Liow: Punish pirates sternly to ensure safe shipping BY BEH YUEN HUI BENTONG: Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has called for stern […]

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