Tag: Indonesia
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ASG K&R gang member arrested
Lack of recent attacks on shipping suggests military action working. Abu Sayyaf member nabbed in Tawi-Tawi By Roel Pareño ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – Government troops captured an Abu Sayyaf member […]
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RSN celebrates birthday
Strong partnerships critical as security challenges grow more transnational, he says Naval cooperation key to maritime security: President Chong Zi Liang The gathering of navies from around the world to […]
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US warns on Sulu-Celebes
Threat to crews from Abu Sayyaf still there, says US. After Palawan, US govt sounds terror alarm in Sulu BY AL JACINTO ZAMBOANGA CITY: The United States has advised ships […]
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Joint patrols for Malacca
Didn’t make it as far as the Philippines… Joint Patrol in Malacca Strait Conducted by Indonesia, Malaysia Indonesian and Malaysian military personnel are conducting joint patrol and [exercise] code named […]
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RSN turns 50
A geopolitical birthday for the navy. At 50, the Republic of Singapore Navy plays a more critical role than ever By BARRY DESKER Singapore’s economic success has been due largely […]
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IMB notes piracy increase
IMB notes increase in piracy. Maritime piracy report sees first Somali hijackings after five-year lull Pirates and armed robbers attacked 43 ships and captured 58 seafarers in the first quarter […]
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Joint patrols, part 432
A look at the status of a much-anticipated initiative between Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Trilateral Patrols in the Sulu Sea: Still Coming Soon? By Prashanth Parameswaran Last year, Indonesia, […]
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Vigilance: the piracy antidote
Complacency is always a cause for concern. Somali piracy uptick a result of lowered vigilance Pirate networks responsible for the original Somali piracy crisis have sustained themselves through small-scale attacks […]
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K&R insurance spikes
Ongoing attacks see increased coverage demands. Feature: Piracy spikes shipowners’ demand for kidnap and ransom insurance There is a marked increase in shipowners opting for kidnap and ransom insurance across […]
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Joint Sulu patrols…
Lots of talk but no boats in the water yet. DND: Upcoming maritime security patrols with Indonesia, Malaysia ‘timely’ The Department of National Defense (DND) has called the soon-to-be launched […]
