Tag: Southeast Asia

  • Bunkers linked with piracy rise

    Analysis by Risk Intelligence.  Analyst Links Singapore Bunker Players with Increase in Region’s Fuel Piracy, says it’s “the Perfect Product to Steal” Higher bunker standards in Singapore may be inadvertently causing ships […]

  • Another tanker hijacked in SE Asia

    Spate of hijackings continues. Another tanker hijacked in SE Asia The spate of tanker hijackings in Southeast Asia continues, with ReCAAP reporting the hijacking of the MT Ocean Energy on […]

  • Piracy rampant in Indonesia waters

    IMB report causes alarm regionally. Piracy rampant in Indonesia waters Nani Afrida Indonesia should boost efforts to secure its sea territory to prevent a rise in piracy and armed robbery […]

  • Obama: China ‘using muscle’ to dominate

    China’s artificial islands cause concern. Obama: China ‘using muscle’ to dominate in South China Sea The US is concerned China is using “sheer size and muscle” to strong-arm smaller nations […]

  • Pirates board two vessels off Indonesia

    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 […]

  • Indonesia Mimics U.S. Pacific Fleet

    Modelling naval forces on US. Indonesia Mimics U.S. Pacific Fleet in Navy Overhaul, Chief Says (Bloomberg) — Indonesia is modeling its naval forces after the U.S. Pacific Fleet as President […]

  • Police investigate pirate attack

    MT Berkat Rehobot found on Feb. 23rd. Police investigate pirate attack The North Sulawesi Police are currently investigating the hijacking of a ship transporting 700 kiloliters of diesel while it […]

  • TNI encourages strong regional maritime partnership

    ASEAN countries encouraged to cooperate. TNI encourages strong regional maritime partnership Nani Afrida Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Moeldoko has encouraged militaries from ASEAN countries to be more involved in […]

  • ReCAAP Piracy & Sea Robbery Conference 2015

    Conference set for Singapore Maritime Week. ReCAAP Piracy & Sea Robbery Conference 2015 The ReCAAP ISC together with BIMCO, INTERTANKO, and S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) will be […]

  • The dilemma of Indonesia’s coast guard

    Multiple agencies confusing things. The dilemma of Indonesia’s coast guard Siswanto Rusdi Law No. 32/2014 on maritime affairs was deliberated in the House of Representatives for more than two years […]