September 2012 As of the end of this month, Somali pirates have hijacked and captured 11 foreign vessels for ransom, and currently hold 167 crew members as hostages. These statistics come even amidst a significant drop in pirate attacks, as the number falls to its lowest since 2009. But clearly, the problem is not yet […]
Killing of Fishermen
With the recent increase in piracy in the waters of the Indian Ocean, innocent fishermen are at risk of becoming collateral damage when armed-guards aboard shipping vessels mistake them for pirates. One case of note is the killing of Mohammed Ali Quanas, a Yemeni fisherman who was killed in August of 2011. He was shot […]
Maritime security in Malaysia
April 2013 As with many countries in Southeastern Asia, maritime security is a great concern and even greater challenge to the country of Malaysia. The territory of the country is divided between two regions– peninsular Malaysia, which is located on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula; and Malaysian Borneo, located on the north of the […]
Singapore will continue to host anti-piracy center
March 2012 The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships in Asia (ReCAAP) Information Sharing Center (ISC) will remain hosted by Singapore for five additional years. Because Singapore serves as a global hub for international shipping, and is centrally located in the Asia Pacific region, it is an advantageous location for […]
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