South East Asia

  • Piracy Patrol Challenges

    Nations propose clamp down. The many challenges of fighting pirates through joint patrols By Christian Guntur Lebang, Muhamad Arif Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines are contemplating conducting joint maritime patrols. […]

  • Joint patrols for SE Asia

    Joint patrols have already proven their worth in region. Indonesia to host talks with Malaysia, Philippines on maritime security after kidnappings JAKARTA (AFP) – Indonesia hopes next week to secure […]

  • Abu Sayyaf attacks spark worries

    Abu Sayyaf attacks cause concern. Philippines Calls for Joint Anti-Piracy Patrols The Philippines has been discussing coordinated naval patrols on its southern maritime borders with Indonesia and Malaysia to protect […]

  • Singapore’s marsec woes

    Singapore looks at its maritime security. Safeguarding maritime security The tragic beheading of a Western hostage by the southern Philippine bandit group, Abu Sayyaf, highlights the considerable security threat posed […]

  • India calls for calm seas

    Maritime security, terrorism and piracy are major concerns. India calls for sea lanes free of ‘tension and rivalry’ PORT MORESBY: Amid concerns over China’s maritime assertiveness, India today called for […]

  • IMB issues new report

    Gulf of Guinea still a huge problem. Violent attacks worsen in seas off West Africa despite global piracy downturn, IMB reports As piracy on the world’s seas continues to fall, […]

  • S. Korea up the ante

    IUU fishing issues continue. South Korea raises maritime security in response to illegal Chinese fishing By Elizabeth Shim SEOUL, April 26 (UPI) — South Korea is increasing the number of […]

  • P&I Club pushes info sharing

    P&I Club pushes for information sharing. NORTH P&I CLUB ENCOURAGES ITS SHIPOWNER MEMBERS TO JOIN THE CSO ALLIANCE Press Release North P&I Club has partnered with CSO Alliance – a […]

  • Malacca Strait Patrols

    Piracy and militancy threatening region’s waters. The Malacca Strait Patrols: Finding Common Ground – Analysis A decade has passed since the Malacca Strait Patrols were launched as a holistic initiative […]

  • SAMI enters liquidation

    Industry body shuts shop. SAMI goes into liquidation after membership halves HOLLY BIRKETT The Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI) says it has become a victim of its own […]