Tag: Singapore
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US ‘pivot’
A US Navy ship has arrived in Singapore as part of the US “pivot” to Asia. The USS Freedom will be stationed there for 10 months. USS Freedom arrives in Singapore […]
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A Unified ‘Asian Voice’
Singapore’s future as a leading international maritime centre, shipping regulation, piracy, armed robbery, and Greenhouse Gas emissions were all addressed in the message given by the Singapore Shipping Association’s President […]
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Private Security Guards
The Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore has issued guidance on the use of armed personnel on board its vessels. Singapore Allows Counter-piracy Private Security Guards The Maritime & Port Authority […]
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Safeguarding Seafarers
The text of the speech delivered by Koji Sekimizu, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization, at the ReCAAP ISC Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2012 Safeguarding Seafarers: A Shared Responsibility ReCAAP ISC PIRACY AND […]
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APM 2012
Celebrating its 12th edition in 2012, APM is one of Asia’s most established and proven maritime exhibitions and is strongly supported by the international maritime community. World shipping giants converge […]
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Anti-Piracy Centre
Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) Information Sharing Centre (ISC) to remain in Singapore. Singapore to host anti-piracy centre for another five […]
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Call of Duty
Singapore is answering the call of duty – for the third time – to support international counter-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden. A 229-strong group from the Singapore Armed […]
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Back Home
Nearly 500 Royal Navy sailors have arrived back in Portsmouth on board two warships after more than six months at sea. “HMS Richmond” has been involved in anti-piracy operations off […]
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Maritime Muggers
Another vessel has fallen prey to opportunistic robbers have off Singapore. A Vietnam-owned general cargo ship was attacked by knife wielding thugs in the early hours of Thursday morning. The 14,241-dwt […]
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Taking Command
Singapore has taken over command of a multinational counter-piracy task force in the Gulf of Aden. This is the second time Singapore is commanding the Combined Task Force (CTF) 151. […]
