Navy sends ship to evacuate stranded immigrants in Madura

  Surabaya, East Java (ANTARA News) – The Indonesian Navy`s Eastern Fleet Command has sent a ship to evacuate the stranded illegal immigrants on Guagua island in East Java. “The KRI Tongkol-813, led by Major Erpandrio Trio Wiguno, left Surabaya at around 10.45 am and is expected to arrive at the location by around 9…

Chinese navy expects increased cooperation with Indonesian navy

  Beijing (ANTARA News) – The Chinese navy is expecting to increase cooperation with the Indonesian navy in the future as part of the strategic partnership agreement declared by the two countries` leaders in April 2005. “Indonesia, with its sea area comprising two-thirds of its land territory, and China, with its coastal line stretching up…

1 Dead, Others Missing After Chemical Tanker Explosion

  A chemical tanker off the Labuan island coast suffered from an onboard fire earlier today. The blaze impacted operations at a delivery plant at the giant methanol production facility owned by Petronas on the island. Officials are blaming a lightning strike as the cause of the fire. The massive fire blew out the internal…

NATO Shipping Centre – Weekly Piracy Assessment

  During the reporting period of 18 July to 24 July 2012, there have been no piracy incidents in the High Risk Area. Pirate activity can still take place during the South-West Monsoon. It should be noted that pirates are likely operating closer to shore to avoid severe conditions further out to sea. Pirate Attack…