South East Asia

  • Pirates hijack tanker off Indonesia

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    Another oil tanker targeted by the region’s pirates.  Pirates hijack tanker off Indonesia The IMB reports that an oil tanker was hijacked by armed pirates on April 1st, possibly the […]

  • China building ‘great wall of sand’ in South China Sea

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    China’s land reclamation is creating a “great wall of sand” in the South China Sea, a top US official says, leading to “serious questions” on its intentions. China building ‘great […]

  • Overcoming Historical Divisions

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    The recent meeting in Seoul between the foreign ministers of China, Japan and South Korea has raised hopes of renewed cooperation, but the countries remain sharply divided by history.   […]

  • RI, Japan to launch forum on maritime security

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    Defence cooperation pact welcomed.  RI, Japan to launch high-level forum on maritime security Japan and Indonesia agreed Monday to launch a high-level bilateral “maritime forum” to expand cooperation in ensuring […]

  • Security for Oil Tankers

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    In February, the first successful oil tanker hijacking for 2015 was reported in the Strait of Malacca that separates Indonesia from Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.  Security for Oil Tankers in […]

  • Pirates board two vessels off Indonesia

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    ReCAAP issues alert following armed robberies. Pirates board two vessels off Indonesia Titus Zheng Two vessels were boarded by sea robbers in succession off Indonesia, according to a report from […]

  • MMEA to double in size by 2022

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    Hope to have over 10,000 personnel in place.  LIMA 2015: MMEA to double in size by 2022 says director general by Gordon Arthur in Langkawi The director general of the Malaysian Maritime […]

  • Ship attacks in Asia up 22% in 2014

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    ReCAAP holds meeting of governing council. Ship attacks in Asia up 22% in 2014 Crystal Chan More ships were the targets of pirates and armed robbers in Asia in 2014, as the […]

  • Philippine Navy supports joint patrols

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    Combined maritime force a possibility. Philippine Navy supports joint patrolling of South China Sea with US, ASEAN navies Ishi Gonzales The Philippine Navy is ready to support the recommendation of […]

  • Malaysia’s Defense Plans in Jeopardy

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    Joint sea patrols mooted. Malaysia’s Defense Plans in Jeopardy Budget constraints are jeopardizing Malaysia’s defense spending plans, which include replacing ageing fighter jets and beefing up its maritime capabilities, at […]

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