Tag: South China Sea

  • Swift action needed in Asia hijackings

    Recent spate of hijackings causing concern in shipping industry. The need for swift action on Southeast Asian pirate hijackings By Marcus Hand from Singapore Sometimes the global fight against piracy […]

  • Why fighting pirates is crucial

    Pirates may seem like a remote threat, but they affect security in myriad ways.  Why fighting pirates in African waters is crucial to our security AUTHOR: Christian Bueger When we […]

  • ReCAAP report on SE Asia hijackings

    Reporting agency issues special report on hijackings for fuel cargo theft.  ReCAAP Special Report on Incidents of Siphoning of Fuel/Oil at Sea in Asia THE TREND of incidents involving siphoning […]

  • India, Japan and US naval exercises

    Maritime security cooperation crucial in the region. India, Japan and US naval ships to start joint exercises Tokyo: The US, India and Japan are set to kick off week-long war games […]

  • IMB issues mid-year piracy report

    Concern over hijackings for cargo theft in SE Asia remains.  IMB reports worrying trend of small tanker hijacks in Southeast Asian waters The Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) of the International […]

  • The Politics of Maritime Engagement

    Both India and China have had strong strategic motives for taking part in RIMPAC this year. RIMPAC and the Politics of Maritime Engagement By Abhijit Singh Almost three weeks ago, the […]

  • Navy ready to protect Sabah waters

    Royal Malaysian Navy steps up security. Navy ready to protect Sabah waters BY MUGUNTAN VANAR KOTA KINABALU: The Royal Malaysian Navy, which has helped thwart pirates in international waters, is well […]

  • Navy Protecting Iranian Vessels

     Iranian Navy claim continued success in fight against piracy. Commander: Navy Powerfully Protecting Iranian Vessels in Free Waters TEHRAN (FNA)- Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari underlined his forces’ power […]

  • ReCAAP ISC: Piracy, sea robbery up

    Increase in very significant crimes causing concern in SE Asia. ReCAAP ISC: Piracy, sea robbery up 16% in 1H14 Titus Zheng Singapore-based anti-piracy organisation, ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC), […]

  • MMEA safeguards Malaysian waters

    In spite of recent attacks, MMEA say situation under control. MMEA safeguards Malaysian waters from pirates Using sophisticated equipment and with help from Singapore and Indonesia, Malaysia polices territorial waters, […]