Tag: Indonesia

  • MMEA foils pirate attack

    Identity of attackers not known at this point. MMEA rescues fishermen from attempted kidnapping by pirates By Low Sock Ken JOHOR BARU: The Southern Region Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has […]

  • Indonesia’s IUU fishing

    Fisheries security hugely important to Indonesia. Google satellite tracking is Indonesia’s weapon in fishing war JAKARTA — Indonesia’s Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti deals with some dangerous men in her role, […]

  • Expanded Sulu patrols

    The Southeast Asian state has called for a widening of collaboration this front in recognition of the challenges it faces and the opportunities before it. Malaysia Spotlights Expanded Sulu Sea […]

  • Keeping Malacca secure

    Regional cooperation paying dividends. DSA 2018: Malacca Strait security needed by ASEAN by Wendell Minnick Multilateral cooperation amongst ASEAN militaries has been successful, but still needs to improve if the vital sea lines […]

  • IMB posts piracy stats

    IMB’s latest report makes for grim reading. Pirate attacks worsen in Gulf of Guinea London and Kuala Lumpur, 10 April 2018 – A surge in armed attacks against ships around […]

  • Aus, PH drills finish

    Three week exercise ends. Navy concludes joint drills with Australian Navy in Sulu Sea Roel Pareño ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Navy has concluded a second round of sea […]

  • Asia’s piracy fight

    Abu Sayyaf threat persists. Asia expand piracy-fight Despite various initiatives, piracy is growing in Asia. The regional cooperation project has therefore now decided on further defense measures. At the recent General […]

  • Indo’s patrol push

    Keeping up with the neighbours. Indonesia pushes Southeast Asian countries to carry maritime patrolling Indonesia has lobbied Southeast Asian countries to carry out maritime patrols in the disputed South China […]

  • The dangers of SE Asia

    Maritime safety and security concerns. Is Southeast Asia home to the most dangerous waters in the world? By Joe Baker Southeast Asia is home to some of the biggest shipping trade […]

  • New K&R groups emerge

    Esscom chief Hazani Ghazali says the groups are also involved in robbery. Esscom identifies 3 new kidnap-for-ransom groups KOTA KINABALU: The Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) has identified three new […]