Tag: MMEA

  • Safety in Malaysian waters ‘improved’

    MMEA points to statistics. Safety in Malaysian waters has improved — MMEA PUTRAJAYA: When Malaysian-registered MT Orkim Harmony disappeared on June 11, 2015, a massive search for the vessel was […]

  • On the trail of fuel oil pirates

    Latest ReCAAP report makes grim reading. On the trail of fuel oil pirates in Southeast Asia By Vincent Wee from Hong Kong The most recent ReCAAP ISC half yearly report has revealed the […]

  • Tug used in hijacking identified

    Five suspects remain at large. Tug in Orkim Harmony hijacking identified Crystal Chan The Indonesian navy said it has identified a tug used to hijack Malaysian-flagged tanker Orkim Harmony in […]

  • Pirates overran us in minutes

    Ship’s cook shot in leg during hijacking. Pirates overran us in minutes, says Orkim Harmony skipper By Jonathan Edward PORT KLANG, June 26 —The crew of Orkim Harmony had no […]

  • Review of laws against piracy in the cards

    MMEA to draft new proposals. Review of laws against piracy in the cards A REVIEW of the laws against piracy and robbery on the high seas will be carried out, […]

  • Indonesian Pirates Sentenced to 10 Years’ Jail

    Hijacked MT Sun Birdie in January. Indonesian Pirates Sentenced to 10 Years’ Jail By Wendy Laursen Nine Indonesian pirates have received jail terms of 10 years each for the armed robbery […]

  • Had Orkim Harmony pirates been paid?

    Reports not substantiated. Marine authority won’t confirm report ‘Orkim Harmony pirates had large amount of money’ The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has yet to confirm a report that the […]

  • Robbers hit three ships in three hours

    Armed robbers in multiple attacks. Three ships boarded by armed robbers in SE Asia within three hours ReCAAP yesterday took the unusual step of issuing an alert for the Straits […]

  • Pirates’ logistical challenge

    Hijackers may have thought cargo was oil rather than petrol. Orkim Harmony: MMEA Says Bunker Pirates Likely “Still Looking for the Logistics to Transfer the Oil to Their Client” A […]

  • Malaysia: Beefing up security

    Malaysia: Beefing up security BY KATHLEEN ANN KILI JOHOR BARU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has been deploying more of its personnel to beef up patrolling following an increase in hijackings […]