Geopolitics
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Call for more SE Asia patrols
Call for higher security ahead of joint patrols. RI demands better patrols in Sulu Sea Haeril Halim and Tama Salim A number of its citizens having fallen victim to rampant […]
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Japan, China relations sour
Tensions rising over islands. Japan says ties with China ‘deteriorating’ over disputed islands Japan’s foreign minister has warned that ties with China are “significantly deteriorating”, after Chinese vessels repeatedly entered […]
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Marsec, port security deal for Angola
Training for merchant fleet, too. Angola and Cabo Verde cooperate on maritime and port security Angola and Cabo Verde are planning technical cooperation in the area of maritime and port […]
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Indonesian sailor kidnapped
Abu Sayyaf Group suspected of abduction. Indonesian sailor kidnapped in Sulu Sea By Saifulbahri Ismail JAKARTA: An Indonesian sailor has been abducted by unidentified gunmen in the Sulu Sea in yet […]
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RIMPAC Concludes
26 nations and over 40 ships and subs take part. Rim of the Pacific 2016 Concludes Story by Lt. Miranda Williams, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (August […]
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Fast patrols for Philippines?
New assets would ensure greater coverage. Philippine Navy open for fast craft purchase Procurement of more fast craft would bolster the Philippine Navy’s response in addressing the country’s internal security […]
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RIMPAC Round Up
The exercise encourages partnership and understanding but also shows off important new capabilities. RIMPAC 2016: Bringing China Closer while Displaying Combat Prowess By Steven Stashwick The U.S. Pacific Fleet-sponsored Rim […]
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Ferry security stepped up
Armed team helicoptered in. Armed French police start cross-Channel ferry patrols Armed French police have begun patrols on cross-Channel ferries in a bid to prevent terrorist attacks. The scheme started […]
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Vigilance urged in Red Sea
Calls for vigilance after a false alarm. Merchant fleet remain on Red Sea alert despite piracy false alarm By Kent Gray from Dubai Ships transiting the Red Sea have been […]
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Joint patrols at last
Agreement reached at long last. Indonesia to start joint sea patrols with Malaysia, Philippines Marguerite Afra Sapiie Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines on Monday signed a document on standard operating […]
