South East Asia

  • Do not use security guards in SE Asia

    Warning that guards may be illegal in some regions. Do not use security guards in SE Asian waters: Skuld Singapore: With piracy and armed robbery on the increase in Southeast […]

  • ReCAAP Piracy & Sea Robbery Conference 2015

    Conference set for Singapore Maritime Week. ReCAAP Piracy & Sea Robbery Conference 2015 The ReCAAP ISC together with BIMCO, INTERTANKO, and S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) will be […]

  • The dilemma of Indonesia’s coast guard

    Multiple agencies confusing things. The dilemma of Indonesia’s coast guard Siswanto Rusdi Law No. 32/2014 on maritime affairs was deliberated in the House of Representatives for more than two years […]

  • Control Risks releases 2015 forecast

    Maritime crime rose by 26% in 2014. Control Risks releases 2015 forecast Public interest in maritime crime may have waned in parallel to a reduction in hijacks off Somalia in […]

  • The Truth About China’s Aircraft Carriers

    The hype surrounding Chinese aircraft carriers disregards PLAN budget realities. The Truth About China’s Aircraft Carriers By Greg Austin According to public reports, China is building two aircraft carriers, with plans […]

  • Consortium introduces anti-piracy system

    Non-lethal alternative to armed guards. Sagem-led consortium intoduces anti-piracy system By Richard Tomkins PARIS, Feb. 5 (UPI) — An integrated system to protect commercial ships against piracy has been unveiled by a […]

  • S.E. Asia joint security patrols

    Regional push to quell piracy. Bunker Pirates: Singapore, Malaysia, Neighbours to Begin Joint Security Patrols Malaysian Navy Chief Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar (Abdul Aziz) Wednesday said a regional joint patrol would soon […]

  • Petro-piracy insurance cover introduced

    Specific threat in S.E. Asia identified. Petro-piracy insurance cover introduced London: Insurance cover is coming to a specific threat in Southeast Asia. Specialist marine insurance intermediary, Seacurus, has developed a […]

  • MRQ launches new streamlined portal

    New platform for shipping clients with security needs. MRQ launches new streamlined portal To keep pace with client demand, MRQ has launched OCTOPUS, proving that quality services can be delivered […]

  • ReCAAP issues 2014 piracy report

    Despite fall, violent incidents on the rise. ReCAAP ISC reports 50% piracy incident fall in Indonesia Titus Zheng Singapore-based anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) stated in its […]