South East Asia

  • Intelligence in maritime transport

    Threat analysis in the maritime domain.  A Two-Way Street: Organizing Intelligence Cooperation for the Maritime Transport Industry By Hassan M. Eltaher Threats to the maritime industry include threats to ships/vessels, […]

  • PH to get $17 million in US defence aid

    Money will support maritime security efforts. PH to get $17M US aid to fight terrorists, guard seas MANILA – The Philippines will be receiving over $17.68 million in assistance from […]

  • China’s ships perfect for Russia

    Possible new build deals ahead? China’s warships perfect fit for Russian navy, says magazine The August issue of Russia’s National Defense Magazine has advised the country to buy warships from […]

  • Indonesia bolsters defences

    Fighter and Apache helicopter bases planned.  RI to strengthen defense in South China Sea To increase its military defenses in the South China Sea, the government is preparing to establish […]

  • S.E. Asia looks to PMSCs

    Local security companies protecting assets against terror threat. Shipping companies turn to private security as maritime threat rises in Southeast Asia Malaysia’s defence minister, Hishammuddin Hussein, says the country remains […]

  • PMSCs and the piracy threat

    PMSCs looking to move into new markets with their services.  Maritime Mercenaries or Innovative Defense? Private Security & The Evolving Piracy Threat John-Clark Levin On Sept. 23, the United States […]

  • SAMI On Top Line Security Concerns

    Association for maritime security companies discusses piracy. SAMI On Top Line Security Concerns By Steven Jones With progress being made against piracy off Somalia, it seems that other maritime security […]

  • The forgotten victims of piracy

    Event held in London to raise awareness of the plight of hostages on day of Michael Scott Moore’s release. Seafarers – forgotten victims of maritime piracy BY RITA PAYNE With […]

  • Pirates board tanker in Malacca Strait

    Did activation of SSAS prevent full hijacking? Pirates board tanker in Strait of Malacca Angela Yu A tanker vessel was boarded by six armed pirates en route to Yangon, Mynamar, […]

  • Hijackers increase attacks in Asia

    US CG Rear Admiral to represent US within ReCAAP. Hijackers Increase Attacks on Bulk Tankers in Asian Waters US Joins International Anti-Piracy Effort US – ASIA – The US has […]