Tag: Singapore

  • Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates 3

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    Part three of the series looking at the Vietnamese fight against piracy. Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates – P3: All 11 pirates surrender, unhurt After pirates aboard the Zafirah tanker […]

  • Asia’s Lethal Naval Arms Race

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    Regional maritime disputes increase tensions. Asia’s Lethal Naval Arms Race Sheryn Lee Claims that a destabilizing ‘arms race’ is underway in the Asia–Pacific have become commonplace and are supported by reports […]

  • Singapore Navy’s new ships

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    Littoral Mission Vessels will eventually replace the existing Fearless-class Patrol Vessels. Singapore Navy launches first of 8 new warships By Loke Kok Fai SINGAPORE: The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) launched […]

  • Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates 2

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    The second in a series on SE Asia piracy. Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates – P2: An order to open fire Pirates are always dangerous, reckless and willing to do […]

  • Sailors’ Society launches Crisis Response Centre

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    24-hour centre offers support. Sailors’ Society launches Crisis Response Centre to support seafarers affected by piracy Durban-based facility will provide 24-hour rapid response and trauma counselling for survivors of piracy […]

  • ASEAN navies join forces over piracy

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    Assurances that Malacca Strait is ‘safe’. ASEAN navies join forces over piracy The navies of ASEAN member countries are to join forces and hold a joint operation to uncover the […]

  • Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates

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    The Vietnamese CG have a history of fighting pirates. Vietnamese coast guards vs. pirates – P1: A face-to-face encounter Several hijacked freighters have been stopped and many pirates have been […]

  • Review of laws against piracy in the cards

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    MMEA to draft new proposals. Review of laws against piracy in the cards A REVIEW of the laws against piracy and robbery on the high seas will be carried out, […]

  • Indonesian Pirates Sentenced to 10 Years’ Jail

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    Hijacked MT Sun Birdie in January. Indonesian Pirates Sentenced to 10 Years’ Jail By Wendy Laursen Nine Indonesian pirates have received jail terms of 10 years each for the armed robbery […]

  • Had Orkim Harmony pirates been paid?

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    Reports not substantiated. Marine authority won’t confirm report ‘Orkim Harmony pirates had large amount of money’ The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has yet to confirm a report that the […]

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