South East Asia
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Malaysian Authorities Seize 500,000 Contraband Cigarettes Off Kuala Besar Coast
March 09: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) thwarted a smuggling attempt with the seizure of 500,000 sticks of white cigarettes, worth RM374,000, including tax, in the waters off Kuala […]
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Crude Oil Tanker Experiences Suspicious Approach in Singapore Straits
March 09, 01:15 LT: During transit through Singapore strait the Crude Oil Tanker MT ANNE (IMO #9722936) was reportedly approached by a fast boat at her stern in position 01°14.9N, […]
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ReCAAP: Situation of Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia in February 2020
ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre today released the February 2020 Report on the situation of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia. Overview A total of 10 incidents of armed robbery against ships […]
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China Rejects Indian Claim Karachi-Bound Ship Has Military Supplies
March 05: China on Thursday strongly rejected an Indian allegation that a detained Karachi-bound Chinese merchant vessel carried cargo that breached non-proliferation and export control restrictions. “The Pakistan-bound merchant vessel […]
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Sri Lankan Navy Seizes Record Amount of Heroin And Crystal Meth, Fishing Vessels, and Arrest 16 Suspects Following Month-Long Investigation 600NM Off Coast
March 06: The Sri Lanka Navy together with the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) recently dismantled an international drug smuggling operation in the deep seas off the southern coast of Sri […]
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Ship’s Stores Stolen At Kakinada Anchorage in India
February 19, 18:30 UTC: During routine rounds, crew aboard a vessel at Kakinada Anchorage in India (posn. 17:03.5N – 082:24.6E) noticed ship’s stores missing. On investigating, it was noticed that […]
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Engine Spares Stolen From Bulk Carrier at Panjang Anchorage in January
January 13, 09:30 LT: While at Panjang Anchorage in Indonesia (posn. 5° 30’ S, 105° 17’ E), the duty watchman on board the bulk carrier FEDERAL BRISTOL (IMO #9697844) noticed […]
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Four Persons Board Bulk Carrier in Singapore Strait; Escape Empty-Handed Upon Discovery
February 28, 00:45 LT: While en route to Singapore approximately 3.5 nm east of Pulau Karimun Kecil, Indonesia in the eastbound lane of the TSS in the Singapore Strait (1° […]
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Seven Persons Board and Steal Oil Drums From OSV at Kakinada Anchorage in India
February 28, 04:00 LT: While at North Anchorage Kakinada in India (16° 58.08’ N, 82° 18.91’ E), seven persons in a dinghy boat approached and boarded the offshore supply vessel […]
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Theft By Approx. 20 Persons Aboard Barge Under Tow In Kutubdia Channel, Bangladesh
February 28, 08:30 LT: While tug boat TERAS CAESAR (IMO #9625982) towing barge MARITIME FAITH was underway in Kutubdia Channel in Bangladesh (approx. posn. 21° 27.5’ N, 91° 44’ E) […]
