Industry Sector
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Pirates board two vessels off Indonesia
ReCAAP issues alert following armed robberies. Pirates board two vessels off Indonesia Titus Zheng Two vessels were boarded by sea robbers in succession off Indonesia, according to a report from […]
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MMEA to double in size by 2022
Hope to have over 10,000 personnel in place. LIMA 2015: MMEA to double in size by 2022 says director general by Gordon Arthur in Langkawi The director general of the Malaysian Maritime […]
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USS Paul Hamilton strengthens relationship with Indian navy
Reaffirming the US-India relationship. USS Paul Hamilton strengthens relationship with Indian navy By Ensign Ashleigh M. Share USS Paul Hamilton Public Affairs GOA, India – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS […]
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Crew kidnapped off Nigeria
Attack on Offshore Supply Vessel in Nigerian waters. Crew kidnapped off Nigeria MTISC-GoG reports that pirates attacked an Offshore Supply Vessel yesterday (March 19th) while operating in the UBIT Exxon […]
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Ship attacks in Asia up 22% in 2014
ReCAAP holds meeting of governing council. Ship attacks in Asia up 22% in 2014 Crystal Chan More ships were the targets of pirates and armed robbers in Asia in 2014, as the […]
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Opening Ceremony Obangame Express 2015
Multi-national naval exercise underway. Opening Ceremony Obangame Express 2015 remarks: Capt. John Rinko, Obangame Express, officer in tactical command ACCRA, Ghana – Capt. John Rinko, Obangame Express, officer in tactical […]
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Mongolia’s Dubious Merchant Navy
The country risks serious damage to its reputation with its questionable maritime activities. Mongolia’s Dubious Merchant Navy By Graham Alexander With more than 250 days of sun a year, Mongolia’s moniker […]
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Philippine Navy supports joint patrols
Combined maritime force a possibility. Philippine Navy supports joint patrolling of South China Sea with US, ASEAN navies Ishi Gonzales The Philippine Navy is ready to support the recommendation of […]
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Crimes at sea affecting global trade
Transnational maritime crime on the agenda. Crimes at sea affecting global trade — Mark Woyongo The Minister of the Interior, Mr Mark Owen Woyongo, has observed that crimes at sea […]
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Malaysia’s Defense Plans in Jeopardy
Joint sea patrols mooted. Malaysia’s Defense Plans in Jeopardy Budget constraints are jeopardizing Malaysia’s defense spending plans, which include replacing ageing fighter jets and beefing up its maritime capabilities, at […]