Tag: Indonesia

  • IMO Focus on Marsec

    Table-top exercise held. IMO Focus on Maritime Security Maritime security is a key element of International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s work and, over many years, the Organization has developed a number of measures […]

  • Curfew in Esszone extended

    A not unexpected move. Curfew in Esszone extended The curfew order in the waters of seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (Esszone) which ends today (Saturday) has been extended […]

  • Esscom smuggling fix?

    Move to reduce smuggling. Esscom commander supports move to lift ban on barter trade By Poliana Ronnie Sidom SANDAKAN: The state government’s decision to revive the barter trade with neighbouring countries […]

  • PH, Aus in joint drills

    Timely move given recent incidents in region. Aussie navy ship arrives for 5th anti-terrorism-piracy training The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) patrol craft arrived here in the southern port on Monday […]

  • PH CG deploys

    More assets to deter Abu Sayyaf Group fighters. New Coast Guard ship sent to patrol ‘southern backdoor’ Roel Pareño ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard has deployed one of […]

  • Kidnappers no longer in Malaysia

    Suspicion has fallen on the Abu Sayyaf Group, based in the Philippines. Kidnappers no longer in Sabah waters Kidnappers who abducted two Indonesian fishermen at gunpoint in Semporna yesterday have […]

  • Indo fisherman kidnapped

    Threat of Abu Sayyaf Group raises its head again. Indonesian fishermen kidnapped off Malaysia’s Sabah state Two Indonesian fishermen were kidnapped in waters near Malaysia’s Sabah state, police said Tuesday. […]

  • ReCAAP round up

    Slight increase in incidents, year on year. ReCAAP has issued its piracy and maritime crime figures for August. Piracy and Sea Robbery Situation in Asia in August 2018 • A […]

  • New Aus Security Center

    Move will strengthen domain awareness. Australia Announces New Pacific Security Center Australia has announced the establishment of a Pacific Fusion Center to strengthen the ability of Pacific governments to enforce […]

  • ReCAAP recap

    ReCAAP hosts meeting. Maritime Law Enforcement and Regulatory Officers from 15 Countries Meet in Yangon, Myanmar for ReCAAP ISC Capacity Building Workshop to Share Best Practices in Combatting Piracy and […]