Tag: Singapore Strait

  • Piracy warning to shipping

    Concern industry is ignoring threats. Marine insurers wary of increasing piracy risk Jon Guy, insurance correspondent Marine insurers are set to engage with shipowners and charterers over what is being […]

  • Settling Maritime Disputes

    A safe and secure maritime environment is a precondition for the free flow of international trade. Can the Indian Ocean region be a model for the rules-based system in Asia? […]

  • SE Asia crime stats improve

    Situation improves, but caution urged. Piracy & Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia – ReCAAP ISC October 2015 Report ReCAAP ISC has released the Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships […]

  • Malaysia Cuts Military Budget

    Premier announces cut of over two percent for next year. Malaysia Cuts Military Budget for 2016 Amid Economic Woes By Prashanth Parameswaran Malaysia has cut its defense budget by over […]

  • Bogus piracy reports common in Malacca Strait

    Navy claims many reports are fake. Navy: Bogus piracy reports common in Malacca Strait Nani Afrida The Indonesian Navy is frequently confronted with bogus piracy reports in the 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 […]