Tag: Malaysia
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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MMEA to double in size by 2022
Hope to have over 10,000 personnel in place. LIMA 2015: MMEA to double in size by 2022 says director general by Gordon Arthur in Langkawi The director general of the Malaysian Maritime […]
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Philippine Navy supports joint patrols
Combined maritime force a possibility. Philippine Navy supports joint patrolling of South China Sea with US, ASEAN navies Ishi Gonzales The Philippine Navy is ready to support the recommendation of […]
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Malaysia’s Defense Plans in Jeopardy
Joint sea patrols mooted. Malaysia’s Defense Plans in Jeopardy Budget constraints are jeopardizing Malaysia’s defense spending plans, which include replacing ageing fighter jets and beefing up its maritime capabilities, at […]
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Marine police cripple theft syndicate
Armed robbers arrested. Marine police cripple theft syndicate operating at sea Low Sock Ken JOHOR BARU: The Region Two Marine Police Force (PPM) crippled a theft syndicate operating at sea […]
