Industry Sector
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Another tanker hijacked in SE Asia
Singa Berlian attacked on March 9th. Another tanker hijacked in SE Asia The IMB reports that the tanker, Singa Berlian (IMO: 9062439) was hijacked last week. As is often the […]
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Stakeholders clear air on armed security
NIMASA ruling still in effect. Stakeholders clear air on armed security on board vessels The statement issued recently by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) that henceforth ‘all […]
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Absent Putin ‘orders Arctic naval alert’
56 warships primed for exercise. Absent Putin ‘orders Arctic naval alert’ President Vladimir Putin has put Russia’s navy on a state of full combat readiness in the Arctic as part […]
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Piracy and the armed guard question
PMSCs look to Southeast Asia. Piracy and the armed guard question By Marcus Hand from Singapore One of the more controversial growth sectors in shipping has been the private security business, in particular, […]
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Navy Releases Revised Maritime Strategy
US Navy new strategy revealed. Navy Releases Revised Maritime Strategy WASHINGTON (NNS) — The sea services released a new maritime strategy, March 13, a plan that describes how the Navy, […]
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Progress in HRA controversy
Countries hope to reduce size of High Risk Area. Progress in HRA controversy: CGPCS participants agree on process On the 13th of March an extra-ordinary meeting of the CGPCS was […]
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Modi Marks Out His Territory
India pushing back against China in IOR. Modi Marks Out His Territory By Wendy Laursen The Indian Ocean has been dominated by foreign powers for 300 years, but Indian Prime Minister […]
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Singapore, Malaysia navies conclude exercise
Joint exercise finishes. Singapore, Malaysia navies conclude maritime exercise The 12-day Exercise Malapura involved about 600 personnel from the Republic of Singapore Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy. SINGAPORE: The navies […]
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Asia piracy incidents hit five-year low
ReCAAP issues February figures. Asia piracy incidents hit five-year low Titus Zheng Singapore-headquartered anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) reported 11 cases of piracy and armed robbery against […]
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Modi Commissions Indian-Built Mauritian Naval Patrol Ship
New build for Mauritian Navy. Modi Commissions Indian-Built Mauritian Naval Patrol Ship PORT LOUIS: An India-built naval patrol vessel for Mauritius that will help in better policing its vast exclusive […]