During the reporting period of 22 to 28 August 2012, there have been no piracy related incidents in the High Risk Area (HRA). Pirate activity can still take place during the Southwest Monsoon season. It should be noted that pirates are likely operating closer to shore to avoid severe conditions further out to sea.
Read moreGerman EU Naval Force Frigate Sachsen came to the aid this morning of AL SACIID, a cargo dhow adrift due to a problem with the steerage gear. The Sachsen was advised of the dhow’s predicament by a Japanese MPRA (Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft) patrolling the area. Having established good communications with Al Saciid’s
Read moreIndonesia’s “technocrat” deputy energy minister, Rudi Rubiandini, Tuesday called for widespread development of small-scale nuclear power generation as a solution to future global energy needs. Speaking at the ONS energy conference in Stavanger, Norway, Rubiandini also said there could be benefits to smaller LNG tankers. Rubiandini became Indonesia’s new Vice Minister of Energy and
Read moreBeam’s Anti-Piracy Maritime Communication will be Showcased at SMM Hamburg Beam Communications Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of World Reach Limited (ASX: WRR), announces that the satellite piracy solutions for secure communication on board a vessel will be available at the SMM show in Hamburg 4-7 of September. The systems operate with the
Read morePirates attacked a Greek-operated oil tanker with a crew of around 20 off the coast of Togo on Tuesday, the West African state’s armed forces said, in the latest in a spate of attacks on shipping in the Gulf of Guinea. Army chief of staff Atcha Titikpina told a regional conference on piracy in
Read moreThe Republic of Indonesia has formally acceded to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Convention), Annexes III, IV, V and VI, and the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR Convention). His Excellency Mr. T. M. Hamzah Thayeb, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Kingdom and Permanent Representative
Read moreREPUBLIKA.CO.ID, MEDAN – The Agency of Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) in Polonia, Medan, alerts people who live in coastline to the bad weather and high wave affected by tropical storm Bolaven in South China Sea. BMKG predicts the wave can reach 0.5-2.5 meters in Riau and Batam, Malaka Strait, Aceh, Nias, the western Indian
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