South East Asia

  • Crewman shot in pirate attack

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    Violent attack on tanker in South East Asia sees crewman shot in neck. Indonesian crew shot in pirate attack off Pengerang An Indonesian sailor was shot in the neck during […]

  • Swift action needed in Asia hijackings

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    Recent spate of hijackings causing concern in shipping industry. The need for swift action on Southeast Asian pirate hijackings By Marcus Hand from Singapore Sometimes the global fight against piracy […]

  • Why fighting pirates is crucial

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    Pirates may seem like a remote threat, but they affect security in myriad ways.  Why fighting pirates in African waters is crucial to our security AUTHOR: Christian Bueger When we […]

  • ReCAAP report on SE Asia hijackings

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    Reporting agency issues special report on hijackings for fuel cargo theft.  ReCAAP Special Report on Incidents of Siphoning of Fuel/Oil at Sea in Asia THE TREND of incidents involving siphoning […]

  • India, Japan and US naval exercises

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    Maritime security cooperation crucial in the region. India, Japan and US naval ships to start joint exercises Tokyo: The US, India and Japan are set to kick off week-long war games […]

  • IMB issues mid-year piracy report

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    Concern over hijackings for cargo theft in SE Asia remains.  IMB reports worrying trend of small tanker hijacks in Southeast Asian waters The Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) of the International […]

  • The Politics of Maritime Engagement

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    Both India and China have had strong strategic motives for taking part in RIMPAC this year. RIMPAC and the Politics of Maritime Engagement By Abhijit Singh Almost three weeks ago, the […]

  • Piracy justifies Myanmar oil terminal

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    Regional security concerns highlight Chinese investment. Piracy surge justifies China’s investment in Myanmar oil terminal Written by Gordon Brown China’s strategic investment in an oil transhipment terminal on the Myanmar coast […]

  • Navy ready to protect Sabah waters

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    Royal Malaysian Navy steps up security. Navy ready to protect Sabah waters BY MUGUNTAN VANAR KOTA KINABALU: The Royal Malaysian Navy, which has helped thwart pirates in international waters, is well […]

  • Navy Protecting Iranian Vessels

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     Iranian Navy claim continued success in fight against piracy. Commander: Navy Powerfully Protecting Iranian Vessels in Free Waters TEHRAN (FNA)- Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari underlined his forces’ power […]

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