South East Asia

  • Piracy warning to shipping

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    Concern industry is ignoring threats. Marine insurers wary of increasing piracy risk Jon Guy, insurance correspondent Marine insurers are set to engage with shipowners and charterers over what is being […]

  • SE Asia terrorism warning

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    Increase in terror activity causing concern. Southeast Asian maritime terrorism warning SAM CHAMBERS Southeast Asia could see maritime terrorism incidents this year, a leading maritime security expert has told Splash. […]

  • Dryad issues 2015 crime report

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    Dryad Maritime issues its crime report for 2015. The media focus of maritime security shifted again in 2015 from West Africa towards Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean. Continued increases in […]

  • India beefs up bases

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    China’s presence in Indian Ocean prompts response. India beefs up maritime surveillance near Malacca Strait David Brewster India’s recent announcement that it will deploy two of its new Boeing P-8 […]

  • Malaysia’s floating base

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    Former anti-piracy ship gets new role. Navy ship becomes security base off eastern Sabah KOTA KINABALU: The Navy has taken delivery of the fleet auxiliary vessel Bunga Mas Lima which […]

  • Securing SE Asia’s waters

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    Improved information sharing to ensure domain awareness. All Asean Maritime Security Agencies Should Ensure Region Is Safe All Asean maritime security agencies are duty-bound to look after security not only […]

  • US carrier arrives in East Asia

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    Not so subtle reminder to North Korea. US deploys another nuclear carrier in East Asia By Jun Ji-hye The United States Navy has deployed another nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to East […]

  • Japan will guard disputed islands

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    Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force will now respond when Chinese vessels enter the Senkakus’ territorial waters. Japan’s MSDF Will Help Guard Disputed Islands From Chinese Warships By Mina Pollmann On Tuesday, […]

  • Philippines court green lights US bases

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    US looks to increase presence amid rising regional tension. Philippine court allows military deal with U.S. as sides meet in Washington The Philippines Supreme Court on Tuesday declared constitutional a […]

  • MSDF to cover more of South China Sea

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    Japan waving a cheery hello to China. MSDF to cover more of South China Sea The Defense Ministry and the Self-Defense Forces have decided that Japanese P-3C patrol aircraft returning […]

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