Tag: SOMS

  • 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 […]

  • Armed guards for SE Asia?

    PMSCs eager to enter new market. Armed guards and regional cooperation being considered KUALA LUMPUR: Closer cooperation between countries and having armed guards on merchant ships are among ways being […]

  • Piracy or Not, Danger Exists

    Information sharing key to prevention. Piracy or Not, Danger Exists; A SE Asia Problem SOUTHEAST Asia piracy and robbery at sea are rising once again, but not according to some […]

  • Indonesia, Malaysia fight piracy

    Firmer response comes amid growing concerns about the problem. Indonesia, Malaysia Step Up Fight Against Piracy By Prashanth Parameswaran Indonesia and Malaysia are both stepping up their fight against piracy […]

  • Aus, Indo in joint anti piracy ops

    Targets will include IUU fishing. Joint Piracy Operations for Australia and Indonesia Australia and Indonesia will from a partnership to combat regional maritime piracy. It will begin later this year […]

  • 12 pirate attacks off Malaysia in 2015

    MMEA releases new figures for the year to date. 12 pirate attacks reported in southern region so far this year ALOR GAJAH: A total of 12 attacks by pirates have […]

  • Team formed to fight SE Asian pirates

    Hopes move will reduce incidents. Rapid response team formed to fight SE Asian pirates SAM CHAMBERS In response to the growing threat posed by robbers and pirates in the region […]

  • Armed Robbers hit SE Asia ships

    Robbers hit multiple ships in 27-hour spree. Armed Robbers hit SE Asia ships ReCAAP took the unusual step of issuing a report on a spate of attempted armed robberies over […]