One of the leading regional maritime security providers, Al Safina Security, has highlighted the continued need for shipping companies and ports to remain vigilant and to give a proper priority to security related issues.
Low crude oil and marine fuel prices, along with stricter law enforcement by regional maritime agencies, has reduced incidents of piracy in Southeast Asian waters, industry sources said over the past few weeks.
A Vietnamese court on Monday agreed to hand over to Malaysia eight Indonesians who were arrested last year on suspicion of hijacking a Malaysian-flagged oil tanker, according to reports.
Indonesia may get stronger support for its fight against piracy by joining the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP), a US official has said.
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