Maritime Powers

  • CTF-151 in joint naval drills

    Multinational exercise in Somali Basin. CTF 151 and the International Community Work Together for a Safer Sea Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 has conducted a joint operation with partners from […]

  • Step up sea patrols to combat hijacking

    ReCAAP call for more patrols, surveillance. Step up sea patrols to combat hijacking, says watchdog PETALING JAYA: The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in […]

  • Defending the W. Philippine Sea

    Navy aims for a stable, productive and constructive relationship with all stakeholders. New Navy chief vows to defend West Philippine Sea By Jaime Laude MANILA, Philippines – Newly installed Philippine […]

  • Joaquim first Malacca hijack this year

    First incident in Malacca Strait, says FM. ‘MT Jaoquim’ the first reported hijacking in Malaysian waters this year, says Anifah By: Akmal Hakim Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman says […]

  • Indian Navy Role in Yemen

    India’s IOR consolidation. Indian Navy Role in Yemen and Beyond Highlights Range of Objectives India is increasingly using its naval assets to support global peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. Yet, as […]

  • Navy runs hijack drills

    Another tanker hijacked this month. Navy carries out drills to prepare for hijackings BY NICHOLAS CHENG KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly two months since the hijacking of Orkim Harmony, the Royal Malaysian Navy […]

  • Greek CG rescues 1,417 migrants

    59 separate incidents. Greek Coast Guard Rescues 1,417 Migrants in 3 Days By Philip Chrysopoulos Greek Coast Guard has rescued 1,417 migrants in 59 search and rescue operations near several […]

  • Punish pirates sternly to ensure safe shipping

    Investigation into latest tanker hijacking is ongoing. Liow: Punish pirates sternly to ensure safe shipping BY BEH YUEN HUI BENTONG: Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has called for stern […]

  • Pirates switch focus to SE Asia

    Maritime crime moves East. Chuck Chiang: Pirates switch focus to Southeast Asia BY CHUCK CHIANG, VANCOUVER SUN A report on international piracy is stirring debate about the seriousness of the […]

  • First Chinese base in Indian Ocean

    China’s push into the West. Becoming a Maritime Power? – The First Chinese Base in the Indian Ocean Guest post for Chinese Military Strategy Week by Xunchao Zhang In May 2015, it […]