Tag: Malaysia

  • Malaysia invites Myanmar to be MSP observer

    Efforts to combat piracy ongoing. Malaysia invites Myanmar to be MSP observer to combat piracy in Malacca Strait KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has invited Myanmar to be an observer in the Malacca […]

  • MMEA report 14 incidents in 2014

    Report covers incidents handled by MMEA. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency reports 14 sea robbery cases in 2014 Nabilah Hamudin KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) handled 14 sea […]

  • ASEAN: info sharing to prevent crimes

    Better links to cut down response times. ASEAN Countries Should Look Into Information Sharing To Prevent Maritime Terrorism KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN countries should seriously look into having more information sharing […]

  • Police investigate pirate attack

    MT Berkat Rehobot found on Feb. 23rd. Police investigate pirate attack The North Sulawesi Police are currently investigating the hijacking of a ship transporting 700 kiloliters of diesel while it […]

  • New SE Asia hijack

    Another blow for shipping in the region. New SE Asia hijack The IMB reports that the MT Phubai Pattra 1 was hijacked by armed pirates on February 20th. Normally, events […]

  • ReCAAP reports on hijacking, IED

    IED was not a viable explosive device. ReCAAP has issued a report on the hijacking of the MT Lapin, which occurred on February 13th.  As per our previous article, six […]

  • Tanker hijacked in Malacca Strait

    MT Lapin hijacked, ‘bomb’ left on board.  Tanker hijacked in Malacca Strait Following warnings from P&I Clubs that shipping companies should not use PMSCs in Southeast Asia, a tanker has […]

  • ReCAAP reports rise in sea robberies

    ReCAAP ISC reports rise in sea robberies Titus Zheng Singapore anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) reported 10 incidents of robberies onboard ships in January 2015, a slight […]

  • TNI encourages strong regional maritime partnership

    ASEAN countries encouraged to cooperate. TNI encourages strong regional maritime partnership Nani Afrida Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Moeldoko has encouraged militaries from ASEAN countries to be more involved in […]

  • Do not use security guards in SE Asia

    Warning that guards may be illegal in some regions. Do not use security guards in SE Asian waters: Skuld Singapore: With piracy and armed robbery on the increase in Southeast […]