Industry Sector

  • Russian, Chinese Navies Hold Anti-Piracy Training

    Mediterranean drills between two nations. Russian, Chinese Navies Hold Anti-Piracy Training During Joint Drills The training involved Russia’s guided missile cruiser the Moskva, the Ladny frigate, the Alexander Shabalin and […]

  • 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 […]

  • RSN concerned over sub proliferation

    RSN concerned over sub proliferation IMDEX 2015: RSN warns of risks in submarine proliferation in Asia, proposes operational framework Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore – IHS Jane’s Navy International Singapore has warned that […]

  • Tensions build between US, Iran

    Potential showdown brews over cargo ship said to be carrying aid New Tensions Build Between U.S. and Iran in Waters off Yemen By  DION NISSENBAUM and ASA FITCH The U.S. military and […]

  • Integrated surveillance will reduce risk at sea

    Integrated surveillance will reduce risk at sea Press Release As safety continues to dominate the shipping industry agenda, particularly in relation to heightened interest in new Arctic routes, Synectics sees […]

  • 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 […]

  • Forum fears about fuel siphoning

    Asian Shipowners discuss piracy. Forum fears about fuel siphoning and migrants Titus Zheng he 24th Annual meeting of the Asian Shipowners’ Forum (ASF) was held in Jeju, South Korea, on […]

  • Missing migrant boat found

    Indonesia and Malaysia now offer help. Missing migrant boat found as two countries offer shelter Migrants found by the BBC last week drifting off the coast of Thailand have been […]

  • Cyber Attack Targets Tankers

    Targeted attack almost went unnoticed.  Cyber Attack Targets Tankers IT company Panda Security has released Operation Oil Tanker: The Phantom Menace, a report that details a malicious and largely unknown targeted […]