Tag: Malacca Strait

  • New assets for MMEA?

    Increased budget allows MMEA to improve operations. Now things can be smooth sailing, says MMEA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director-general Vice-Admiral Datuk Ahmad Puzi Ab Kahar lauded […]

  • Maritime crime rise in SE Asia

    Large jump in year-on-year figures. Piracy monitor reports incidents up by 25% Titus Zheng Singapore-based anti-piracy agency, ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) has recorded a total of 161 incidents […]

  • MMEA operation concludes

    191 ships and boats were inspected and 61 crew and 15 skippers were arrested. MMEA to intensify operations in Straits of Malacca KLANG: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency is determined […]

  • Robbery attempt off Singapore

    MMEA reports robbery attempt. Robbers Board Vessel In Singapore Strait – MMEA At least six robbers boarded a vessel in the Strait of Singapore at 7am today, according to the […]

  • The new sea piracy hot spot

    Sea crimes are on the rise in Southeast Asia Forget Somalia — this is the new sea piracy hot spot By SARAS JOLIN MARKETS REPORTER It’s early in the evening […]

  • Evolving SE Asia piracy

    Risk Intelligence examines the current situation in Southeast Asia. Hijack for Profit: The Evolving South East Asia Piracy Model By Karsten von Hoesslin, Manager of Special Projects, Risk Intelligence There […]

  • US joins SE Asia piracy drills

    Drills will take place in Malacca and Singapore Straits. Navy joins multinational piracy exercise in Southeast Asia By Erik Slavin YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — The United States and six […]

  • Malacca Manoeuvres

    Exercise called “Peace and Friendship 2015”. China and Malaysia’s first-ever joint military exercise is an important strategic move BY SUMATHY PERMAL MALAYSIA is in a pivotal position, located midway between […]

  • Indonesia’s Maritime Security

    Indonesia seeking IMO Council membership. Indonesia’s Maritime Security, Key to Asia-Pacific Stability Retired Admiral Dr. Marsetio said with that with Indonesia`s geographical position, the country could give a big contribution of maritime security in […]

  • China, Malaysia hold naval exercise

    Hopefully someone told the region’s pirates. China and Malaysia hold naval exercise in Strait of Malacca A joint naval exercise has been launched by the China’s PLA Navy and the […]