Terrorism

  • ASG kidnap alert

    Further threats to shipping in region. BIMCO notice: ASG planned kidnapping in Sabah waters and coastal areas Philippine intel revealed that Sulu-based ASG is planning to conduct kidnapping in Sabah […]

  • Belt & Braces for Sulu

    Warning of fresh kidnap attempts. After naval patrols, Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines launch air surveillance ops over Sulu Sea Trinna Leong SUBANG – Malaysia launched trilateral air patrol operations with […]

  • UN bans 4 ships

    Move described as unprecedented. UN bans 4 ships from global ports for violating N Korea sanctions The United Nations has banned four ships from visiting any global port, after they […]

  • Indo calls for strong marsec

    Indonesia serious about illegal fishing. Susi calls for actions to strengthen maritime security Rendi A. Witular Confronted with challenges to ensuring maritime security in the high seas, Indonesia has called on the […]

  • CMF/EUNAVFOR Op ends

    FO intended to disrupt potential pirate groups in region. CTF 151 leads Focused Operation (FO) ‘Dynamic Kharif’ in further successful collaboration with EUNAVFOR CMF’s Combined Task Force 151 has led […]

  • Seychelles talks security

    President appears at EU conference. President of Seychelles to address maritime security at ‘Our Ocean’ conference in Malta By: Betymie Bonnelame (Seychelles News Agency) – President Danny Faure will be attending […]

  • WFP confirms Yemen commitment

    Relief shipments still reaching Aden. WFP confirms commitment to help Yemen ADEN: The World Food Program has confirmed its commitment of helping Yemeni people and working with the government under […]

  • UAE’s IMO hopes

    The country is the only Arab nation vying for a seat on the international body UAE’s bid for International Maritime Organisation council seat would ‘boost security’ Ramola Talwar Badam The […]

  • The future of ASEAN security?

    Despite delays, the trilateral between the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia has sparked interest. Are minilaterals the future of ASEAN security? Author: Grace Guiang, Asia Pacific Pathways to Progress Foundation Inc. […]

  • Houthis, Iran and Yemen

    Analysts say Iran could threaten oil flow through the strategic Bab el Mandeb strait but navy monitoring hopes to mitigate any risk Iran ‘could use Houthis to disrupt key maritime routes’ […]