Tag: hijack
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Why be a pirate?
What are the key piracy drivers? Why be a pirate? Understanding motivations for piracy Zamzam Tatu, M&C Saatchi World Services, Kenya Following primary research recently conducted at Montagne Posse Prison, Seychelles, […]
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Thai tanker attacked
Ship also boarded in 2014. Pirates hijack Thai oil tanker, make off with 1.5mil litres of diesel By T.N.Alagesh KUANTAN: A group of armed pirates hijacked a Thai oil tanker in […]
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On the trail of the ghost ships
On the trail of the ghost ships Timothy Compston discovers that more and more ships are turning off their AIS (Automatic Identification System) or even switching their identities completely to […]
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MMEA will meet threats
New MMEA boss discusses readiness. Maritime agency capable of meeting threats, says new chief By Jonathan Edward Newly appointed Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency director-general Admiral Datuk Indera Zulkifli Abu Bakar […]
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Looking Beyond Maritime Security
Economic stability and sustainable development can be driven by an integrated approach to the maritime sector, including ports, maritime security and facilitation of maritime traffic. Looking Beyond Maritime Security Joined-up […]
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End Piracy in the Gulf of Aden
Could the US Navy’s littoral combat ships lend a hand? End Piracy in the Gulf of Aden By Rear Admiral Terry McKnight, US Navy (Retired) Steaming off the coast of […]
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Asia’s Deadly Pirates
Asia sees more kidnappings and armed robberies at sea than anywhere else in the world. Asia’s Deadly Pirates By Neil Thompson Despite genuine improvements in maritime security by Asian littoral states […]
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Control Risks issues piracy warning
More Raids Expected as Weather Improves Security Consultants Warn Container and Cargo Ships of Increased Pirate Activity off Somalia Security analysts and consultants group Control Risks has reported that 17 incidents of […]
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What next for Sulu patrols?
Southeast Asia’s new minilateral security arrangement officially got underway this week. What’s Next for the New Sulu Sea Trilateral Patrols? By Prashanth Parameswaran On Monday, after much anticipation and several delays, […]
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Joint patrols at last
They have finally begun. Indonesia launches patrols with neighbors in lawless waters By Agustinus Beo Da Costa Warships from Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia held maneuvers on Monday in waters plagued […]
