Tag: South China Sea

  • ISPS Code and maritime terrorism

    As a response to the 9/11 attacks, the International Ship and Port Security code came in to force 1st July 2004. The ISPS Code and maritime terrorism By Lars H. […]

  • Diesel smugglers charged in SE Asia

    Smuggling a major issue in the region. Three smugglers charged yesterday and more to come Three foreign ship captain involved in the smuggling of subsidised diesel was charged at Session […]

  • Ninth tanker hijacked in SE Asia

    Another tanker hijacked and MGO cargo stolen in South China Sea. Pirates attack Malaysia tanker in South China Sea, steal cargo Kuala lumpur: Pirates have attacked a Malaysian tanker and stolen […]

  • US admiral in China for navy talks

    Talks aimed to improve naval cooperation between powers. US admiral in China for top-level navy talks BEIJING – The chief of the US Navy met his Chinese counterpart Tuesday for talks […]

  • Moresby 9 hit by pirates three times

    Ship hit by three attacks so far this year. Owner of hijacked Moresby 9 hit by pirates three times this year in SE Asia By Marcus Hand from Singapore The […]

  • Hammond: Focus on Multi-role Capability

    Multi-role replacement systems for Nimrod under discussion. Hammond: Focus on Multi-role Capability Not Maritime Patrol By ANDREW CHUTER LONDON — Stop thinking about a maritime patrol aircraft and start thinking about […]

  • Dryad issues Q2 report

    Dryad report highlights current hot spots. Dryad Maritime continues to report high levels of piracy in Southeast Asia Dryad Maritime is warning of an increasing threat from Southeast Asia piracy […]

  • China, U.S. to boost security ties

    Annual talks bring some good news but questions remain. China, U.S. to boost security ties, but no breakthroughs BY LESLEY WROUGHTON AND MICHAEL MARTINA (Reuters) – China and the United States agreed on Thursday […]

  • Maritime agency on alert for Raya

    MMEA launches new operation to combat maritime crime. Maritime agency on alert for Raya PUTRAJAYA: With Hari Raya just 19 days away, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has launched “Ops […]

  • Piracy linked to prisoners?

    Is spike in piracy linked to prisoner releases? Rise in piracy linked to recently released prisoners Singapore: Could the sudden spike in piracy in the region be linked to a […]