South East Asia

  • ReCAAP: 18% rise in maritime crime

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    106 reported incidents in the first half of 2015. ReCAAP ISC posts 18% rise of incidents in 1H15 Titus Zheng Singapore-headquartered anti-piracy organisation ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) has […]

  • PMSCs illegally moving weapons

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    Concerns raised in Malaysia. Security firms ferrying arms illegally in M’sian waters Maritime security contractors are ferrying weapons and ammunition on board foreign vessels in Malaysian waters without prior approval, […]

  • Of PMSCs and cheap parachutes

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    Risk, pirates and private security. Dryad Maritime: Of PMSCs and cheap parachutes Portsmouth: What do many private maritime security companies and cheap parachutes have in common? It sounds like the […]

  • Vietnamese CG vs. pirates – Conclusion

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    The hunt for Sunrise 689. Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates – Conclusion: Searching for a ‘blind’ ship Searching for a ship floating in an immense sea without any information is […]

  • Global piracy under spotlight

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    International Peace Institute meets to discuss issue. As Somali Sea-Piracy Declines, Attention Turns To Southeast Asia And Other Regions NEW YORK — Piracy at sea figured prominently during a two-panel […]

  • Japan to join Malabar full time?

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    Japan could become a permanent participant in the U.S.-India-led Malabar naval exercises. Will Japan Become a Permanent Part of US-India-led Naval Exercise? By Ankit Panda Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Forces (MSDF) will likely be […]

  • Dryad releases their Q2 figures

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    Southeast Asia the major concern. Maritime Crime in Southeast Asia sees a 22% increase in first half of 2015, Dryad’s latest figures show  Today, Dryad Maritime, the UK’s leading maritime […]

  • Philippines rejects China talks

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    West Philippine Sea dispute continues. Philippines rejects bilateral talks with China anew By Delon Porcalla MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang yesterday rejected China’s renewed offer of bilateral talks to settle the […]

  • Submarines for what? We face no maritime threats

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    Thailand’s new subs raise questions. Submarines for what? We face no maritime threats SUPALAK GANJANAKHUNDEE BANGKOK: — THAILAND definitely needs equipment to build up its military strength – but submarines […]

  • Tug used in hijacking identified

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    Five suspects remain at large. Tug in Orkim Harmony hijacking identified Crystal Chan The Indonesian navy said it has identified a tug used to hijack Malaysian-flagged tanker Orkim Harmony in […]

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