Forum Discussion Group (FDG) Regional Maritime security was held on 8-10-2013 at Abadi Suite Hotel & Tower, Jambi province. The Head of the Centre Preparation of the Policy Maritime First Admiral Drs. Satria f. Maseo, SH, MM led the team of FDG accompanied by the Head of the Preparation Policy Activities Division Maritime Colonel
Read moreAuthorities in Italy have confirmed that the remains found on the wreck of the Costa Concordia were those of missing passenger, Maria Grazia Trecarichi. DNA tests were conducted to confirm her identity. Her remains had been missing since the cruise ship capsized in January 2012, killing 32 people. The remains of Indian crewmember, Russel
Read moreUpdate: Nick Davis, CEO of GoAGT maritime security firm, said: “The Edison Chouest-owned supply vessel was navigating a short distance off Brass, in Nigeria, on Wednesday 23rd when it was attacked. This is a recognised high risk area. It is imperative that vessels have incredibly competent crews, well trained in radar and visual lookout,
Read moreKAMLA-Monday at 10:00 a.m, Bakorkamla submited the Award to Mr. Mulyadi Ali as the Chief of PT. Duta Sarana Mandiri, Mr. Abner CM Putong as the leader of PT. Citra Sari Makmur, and the last was the leader of PT. Duta Sarana Maxima Mrs. Herlin Wijaya. The event started with the speech which represented by
Read moreBEIRUT: The bodies of 33 Lebanese who drowned off the Indonesian coast in a tragic boat accident last month have been identified following DNA analysis, the National News Agency reported Thursday. A boat carrying around 80 migrants trying to illegally cross from Indonesia to Australia foundered off the Indonesian coast last month killing over
Read moreFive fishermen were safely rescued after they were spotted by the 32-meters long fishing vessel Aleutian Beauty, sailing on a life raft in Bering Sea on October 20th. According to initial reports, the fishing ship Aleutian Beauty was requested to assist the distressed vessel by the United States Coast Guard, 69 nautical miles
Read moreDubai: An Australian naval ship, HMAS Melbourne, has caught nine Somali pirates on two skiffs some 500 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia. The skiffs had attacked a Spanish trawler and a tanker in the past week. The skiffs and all equipment belonging to the Somalis was destroyed. Commander Brian Schlegel, HMAS Melbourne
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