Geopolitics
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ASG and the Sulu Sea
Abu Sayyaf remains a threat to shipping in region. Why are maritime terrorists victimising sailors in the Sulu Sea? By Noel Tarrazona Over the last five years, the ASEAN media have […]
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Japan, UNODC join fight
Threat of Abu Sayyaf terrorists in region. Japan and UNODC Join Asian Piracy Battle By Noel Tarrazona The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is joining several countries in […]
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New boats for PCG
Capability boost for the PCG. PCG acquires French sea vessels for maritime security By Aerol B. Patena MANILA— The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has inked a deal Wednesday afternoon with a French […]
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CMF Issues Guidance
CMF establishes a new secure transit corridor off Yemen. Guidance on Maritime Security Transit Corridor The following information from the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) relates to transits through the Gulf […]
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SEACAT Chat
This year’s iteration of SEACAT marked yet another step in Washington’s effort to expand its exercises in the Asia-Pacific. What Did the Latest US Asia Maritime Security Exercise Achieve? By Prashanth […]
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CMF launches new op
CTF-151 to conduct maritime security exercise off Somalia. Focused Operation to begin in mid-September. The Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) are set to launch a Focused Operation off the coast of […]
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New OPV for SL
India has earlier handed over two off-shore patrol vessels or OPVs of the Indian Coast Guard, Varaha in April 2006 and Vigraha in August 2008. India Hands Over Off-Shore Patrol […]
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Esscom on high alert
Concerns after ASG terrorists arrested in KL. Esscom on high alert for Abu Sayyaf members fleeing Philippines By AVILA GERALDINE KOTA KINABALU: The Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) has been on […]
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Africa and maritime security
African states don’t prioritise maritime security – here’s why they should Port workers secure berthing ropes belonging to a container ship as it prepares to dock at the port of […]
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PLAN port visit
Heading home after naval drill with Russia. Chinese Navy task force makes brief visit to the Cape Written by Dean Wingrin A Chinese naval flotilla on its way home from the North […]
