South East Asia
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New boss for MMEA
Zulkifili bin Abu Bakar has been sworn in as the head of the agency. Malaysia’s Coast Guard Gets New Chief Malaysia’s Coast Guard has appointed a new chief as the […]
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Asia’s silent risk
It is time governments put in place measures to forestall untoward incidents Submarines – a silent risk in Asia’s waters Koh Swee Lean Collin For The Straits Times President Donald […]
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N. Korea in missile test
Stirring the pot… North Korea fires anti-ship missiles, says South Korea North Korea has fired several anti-ship cruise missiles off its east coast, South Korea’s military says. Authorities said the […]
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Singapore offers Sulu help
Much discussed patrols will hopefully keep Abu Sayyaf activity down. Singapore ready to help in Sulu Sea patrols, says defence minister Singapore: Singapore is ready to take part in joint […]
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Joint patrols get nearer
More talks planned. Again. ASEAN Neighbors Ramp Up Terrorism Response By Noel Tarrazona Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia are slated to meet on June 19 to finalize the deployment of joint […]
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US Navy drills off Korea
Keeping things interesting… U.S. Conducting Dual Carrier-Ops Off Korean Peninsula Amidst Chinese Concern By: Sam LaGrone The U.S. Navy has begun dual-carrier operations with the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) and […]
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Martial Law in Mindanao
Abu Sayyaf Group responsible for a number of crew kidnappings. Martial Law Comes to Mindanao Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared martial law in the southern Philippines in response to a […]
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ASEAN concern over Abu Sayyaf
Philippines Terror Attack Threatens ASEAN Maritime Security By Noel Tarrazona The unprecedented attack of the ISIS-backed militant group Maute Group in Marawi City in Mindanao, the Philippines, could mark the […]
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PLAN, Myanmar naval drills
Next port of call is Chittagong, Bangladesh Chinese Navy Conducts First Drills With Myanmar Three Chinese naval vessels are making a goodwill tour of 20 nations along the route of […]
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Cyber Vigilance at Sea
No examples of vessel systems hacked, however… Cyber Vigilance at Sea: The New Norm By Captain Andrew Kinsey The risk of cyber attacks on vessels at sea continues to be […]
