Tag: Singapore

  • Piracy surges in Southeast Asia

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    No sign of decrease in SE Asia attacks. One coastal tanker hijacked every two weeks in South East Asia A small coastal tanker is hijacked by pirates in South East […]

  • Lower oil prices increased piracy

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    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 […]

  • Expanding maritime patrols in SE Asia

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    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 […]

  • Pirates hijack tanker off Indonesia

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    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 […]

  • Pirates board two vessels off Indonesia

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    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 […]

  • MMEA to double in size by 2022

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    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 […]

  • Philippine Navy supports joint patrols

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    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 […]

  • Malaysia’s Defense Plans in Jeopardy

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    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 […]

  • US Navy Chief stirs hornet’s nest

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    Vice Admiral Robert Thomas urges countries in the region to form a combined maritime force to monitor disputed waters with China. US Navy Chief stirs hornet’s nest on South China […]

  • Another tanker hijacked in SE Asia

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    Singa Berlian attacked on March 9th. Another tanker hijacked in SE Asia The IMB reports that the tanker, Singa Berlian (IMO: 9062439) was hijacked last week. As is often the […]

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