Dubai: Pirates attacked two ships off the coast of Yemen yesterday, just 18 minutes apart from each other. A bulker was intercepted by a skiff with armed men aboard. A heavy response from the private security firm onboard the bulker eventually deterred this attack. A tanker was then hit 18 minutes later, possibly by…
As the number of domestic vessels is insufficient to meet demands for offshore activities, the government is set to extend contracts with foreign vessels. The foreign players meet offshore construction, dredging and salvage demands in Indonesian waters. Transportation Ministry sea transportation director general Bobby Mamahit said that the ministry was currently discussing the matter…
People smugglers are telling asylum seekers that bad diplomatic relations between Australia and Indonesia mean the route by boat to Christmas Island is once again open for business. “The same smuggler is offering a cut-rate fee of as low as $1800 to entice people onto boats” New evidence obtained by Fairfax Media shows asylum seekers…
Five pirates armed with guns in a skiff approached a bulk carrier underway. Master raised alarm, activated fire hoses, sounded ship’s horn, took evasive manoeuvres and non-essential crew members mustered in the citadel. The on-board armed security team took their position and showed their weapons but the skiff continued to approach the ship even…