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May 2006

Week 1 & 2 (1 - 13 May 2006)

Asia security summit brings together defence ministers in Singapore
Indonesia seeks to enhance defense co-op with China
MISC profit falls from peak levels
U.S. Pacific Fleet chief to visit Malaysia

Week 3 (14 - 20 May 2006)

Bunga Seroja Satu's Maiden Voyage Marks A Milestone
Malaysia, Indonesia To Sign Fishing Cooperation Pact
Maritime agency to go after fishermen using illegal fishing methods
Shippers to lobby on Straits of Malacca
Small fine for ISPS non-compliance

Week 4 & 5 (21 - 31 May 2006)

Asian navies asked to use U.S. technology
Asians to set up owners secretariat
Brunei Joins Security Exercise At Sea
Bunga Seroja Satu joins MISC's fleet
Free flow: piracy ebbs, but not cost of insurance
Indonesia identifies hub ports
Lloyd’s Register takes unilateral action on poor Port State Control performance
Malacca move disappoints owners
Mega deals expected in world shipping industry
Navies partner for Southeast Asia maritime security exercise
Piracy down in first four months
SEACAT fosters exchange between future naval leaders
Small tankers seen at most risk in Malacca Strait
Thais rebuff Malacca Strait joint air patrols
US, Brunei talk on security ties
US eyes growing arms sales to Asia
US nod for our efforts to maintain security
US satisfied with efforts to keep Malacca Straits safe
Westports organising trade and logistics mission to Dubai

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