Tag: malacca straits

  • MMEA ship detentions

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    Malaysia: MMEA Johor detains two vessels in illegal ship-to-ship bunker transfer The Johor state division of Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Tuesday (6 October) said it detained two vessels […]

  • ASG hostage killed

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    An Indonesian fisherman held hostage by the Abu Sayyaf group has died following a shootout between the Philippines security force and militants in the coastal town of Patikul in Sulu […]

  • MMEA to hire ASG hostages

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    New roles for former hostages? MMEA ready to recruit three Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is interested to recruit the three men who were […]

  • Piracy in Southeast Asia

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    “It is likely that piracy in Southeast Asia will continue for years to come…” Piracy in Southeast Asia When we think of piracy, Somalia and the 2013 Hollywood movie Captain […]

  • ASEAN: Challenges In Transnational Maritime Crimes

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    New approaches required. ASEAN Faces Challenges In Transnational Maritime Crimes – MIMA Chairman Transnational security threats are the most pressing challenges faced by ASEAN countries now, said Maritime Institute of […]

  • Theft, piracy warning in SE Asia

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    Security still a major challenge. Ships warned of theft in Malacca, Singapore straits Commercial ships passing through the Malacca and Singapore straits have been warned to be alert for possible […]

  • ReCAAP calls for more patrols

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    Piracy incidents prompts call for greater vigilance.  ReCAAP calls for more anti-piracy naval patrols Titus Zheng Anti-piracy Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia […]

  • Batam marine HQ opens despite opposition

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    New base will hopefully fight piracy in region. Batam marine HQ opens despite opposition After being in limbo for some time reportedly due to opposition by Singapore, the Marine Corps’ […]

  • Crewman shot in pirate attack

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    Violent attack on tanker in South East Asia sees crewman shot in neck. Indonesian crew shot in pirate attack off Pengerang An Indonesian sailor was shot in the neck during […]

  • Iran fleet voyage through Malacca Strait

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    Iran’s Navy Commander says that a naval fleet of the country has crossed the Strait of Malacca for the first time since the Islamic Revolution. Iran fleet makes maiden voyage […]

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