South East Asia

  • Eagle launches Eagle Yacht Hardening

    New product announced.  Eagle Hardening and Security Systems launches Eagle Yacht Hardening Press Release With the maxim: “As safe as houses” the company has developed a bespoke solution to give […]

  • Changing World Prompted Strategy Update

    Emerging threats prompted update.  Service Officials Note Changing World that Prompted Maritime Strategy Update By WILLIAM MATHEWS, Special Correspondent NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Much has changed in the world since […]

  • Obama: China ‘using muscle’ to dominate

    China’s artificial islands cause concern. Obama: China ‘using muscle’ to dominate in South China Sea The US is concerned China is using “sheer size and muscle” to strong-arm smaller nations […]

  • Philippines wants hijacked tanker gone

    Hijacked tanker becoming an environmental hazard. PCG sets April 21 ultimatum for removal of hijacked Indonesian tanker DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Southern Mindanao has issued […]

  • China’s island ambition

    Disputed islands in South China Sea. China explains why it’s building islands in the South China Sea SUI-LEE WEE China on Thursday sketched out detailed plans for the islands it […]

  • N Korea urges Mexico to free detained ship

    Ship on UN blacklist. N Korea urges Mexico to free detained ship North Korea has accused Mexico of illegally holding one of its ships, after it ran aground last year. […]

  • Gunfire locator system fitted on escort vessels

    Company provides vessel security in Southeast Asia. Zycraft meets counter-piracy requirements with gunfire locator system fitted on escort vessels Ridzwan Rahmat Singapore-based maritime security company Zycraft has equipped its escort […]

  • Expanding maritime patrols in SE Asia

    What are the prospects for enhanced patrols? Expanding maritime patrols in Southeast Asia Coordinated patrols by littoral states are credited with containing piracy and armed robbery in the Straits of […]

  • India, Thailand to bolster defence cooperation

    Piracy, trafficking and terrorism on the agenda. India, Thailand agree to bolster defence cooperation: Ajit Doval India and Thailand have agreed to bolster their defence and strategic cooperation, maritime security and counter-terrorism, […]

  • Pirates Attack Two Vessels in Asia

    Bad start to the month.  Pirates Attack Two Vessels in Asia By Wendy Laursen Two pirate attacks have been reported to the International Maritime Bureau’s Piracy Reporting Centre this month. On […]