Tag: Indonesia

  • Four nations in anti-piracy talks in Phuket

    Closed door meeting between partners. Four nations in anti-piracy talks in Phuket Tanyaluk Sakoot PHUKET: — Representatives of the Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian and Singaporean navies met today (April 21) to […]

  • Piracy surges in Southeast Asia

    No sign of decrease in SE Asia attacks. One coastal tanker hijacked every two weeks in South East Asia A small coastal tanker is hijacked by pirates in South East […]

  • Lower oil prices increased piracy

    Idle tankers provided greater opportunity for piracy. Impact of Lower Oil Prices: Increased Piracy in Regional Waters – Analysis Lower oil and gas prices have led to tankers being anchored […]

  • Philippines wants hijacked tanker gone

    Hijacked tanker becoming an environmental hazard. PCG sets April 21 ultimatum for removal of hijacked Indonesian tanker DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Southern Mindanao has issued […]

  • Gunfire locator system fitted on escort vessels

    Company provides vessel security in Southeast Asia. Zycraft meets counter-piracy requirements with gunfire locator system fitted on escort vessels Ridzwan Rahmat Singapore-based maritime security company Zycraft has equipped its escort […]

  • Expanding maritime patrols in SE Asia

    What are the prospects for enhanced patrols? Expanding maritime patrols in Southeast Asia Coordinated patrols by littoral states are credited with containing piracy and armed robbery in the Straits of […]

  • Pirates Attack Two Vessels in Asia

    Bad start to the month.  Pirates Attack Two Vessels in Asia By Wendy Laursen Two pirate attacks have been reported to the International Maritime Bureau’s Piracy Reporting Centre this month. On […]

  • Pirates hijack tanker off Indonesia

    Another oil tanker targeted by the region’s pirates.  Pirates hijack tanker off Indonesia The IMB reports that an oil tanker was hijacked by armed pirates on April 1st, possibly the […]

  • RI, Japan to launch forum on maritime security

    Defence cooperation pact welcomed.  RI, Japan to launch high-level forum on maritime security Japan and Indonesia agreed Monday to launch a high-level bilateral “maritime forum” to expand cooperation in ensuring […]

  • Pirates board two vessels off Indonesia

    ReCAAP issues alert following armed robberies. Pirates board two vessels off Indonesia Titus Zheng Two vessels were boarded by sea robbers in succession off Indonesia, according to a report from […]