Coastguard

  • Talks vital to avoid misjudgements at sea

    Rising tensions in the South China Sea.  Talks vital to avoid misjudgements at sea By Jin Yongming A series of recent remarks and actions by the US has again pushed […]

  • Iran, Oman discuss Yemen war

    Talks follow several maritime incidents involving Iran. Iran, Oman discuss Yemen war, settle maritime borders BY SAM WILKIN AND FATMA ALARIMI Iran‘s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed how to […]

  • Myanmar rescues migrants

    200 Bengalis rescued.  Myanmar navy carries out first rescue of migrant boat: official Myanmar’s navy has carried out its first rescue of a migrant boat, bringing 208 people to shore, […]

  • Asia migrants: Malaysia orders search

    Malaysia to search for migrants. Asia migrants: Malaysia orders search and rescue for boats Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has said his country will conduct search and rescue missions for […]

  • Coast Guards in disputed waters acting as naval ‘proxies’

    Added pressure on Coast Guards to police waters.  Coast Guards in disputed waters acting as naval ‘proxies’ MANILA – Coast Guards have become increasingly active in the disputed West Philippine […]

  • Bangladesh strengthening coastguards

    Boost to maritime security. Bangladesh strengthening coastguards to stop human trafficking Bangladesh has undertaken a Tk 4.6 billion project to strengthen the coastguards to thwart illegal activities on its shores. […]

  • Singapore: Global Effort To Address Maritime Challenges

    Concerns over possible affects of crime on trade.  Singapore Calls For Global Effort To Address Maritime Challenges By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah SINGAPORE, May 19 (Bernama) — Singapore has […]

  • Iranian patrol boats attack fishermen

    Iranian aggression continues. Five Emirati boats attacked by Iranian marine patrols Ahmed Shaaban Ras Al Khaimah – Some Iranian marine patrols recently attacked five Emirati boats in international waters of […]

  • EU backs migrant crisis naval force

    Italy to command operation. EU backs migrant crisis naval force EU ministers have approved plans to establish a naval force to combat people-smugglers operating from Libya. The aim is to […]

  • Indonesian warships turn away migrants

    Patrols increased to deter migrants.  Indonesia sends three warships and a plane to turn away migrant boats Navy patrols stepped up to prevent migrant vessels entering territorial waters as thousands […]