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“Singapore Warns of Strait Attack (terrorist attacks on ships in Malacca Strait?)”
WSJ ^ | 03/04/10 | WAYNE MA
Posted on March 4, 2010 6:08:55 AM PST by TigerLikesRooster
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http://www.southasiaanalysis.org/papers38/paper3702.html
Paper no. 3702
05-Mar-2010
“Fresh Fears of Maritime Terrorism - International Terrorism Monitor—Paper No. 626”
By B. Raman
SNIPPET: “6. It is in this context that one has to see reports from Singapore that an unidentified terrorist group is planning attacks against oil tankers in the Malacca Strait. The Singapore Shipping Association has been quoted as saying on March 2, 2010, that it had received an advisory from the Singapore Navy Information Fusion Centre about “an indication that a terrorist group is planning attacks on oil tankers in the Malacca Strait.” It added: “This does not preclude possible attacks on other large vessels with dangerous cargo.” The Navy Centre’s advisory reportedly said: “The terrorists’ intent is probably to achieve widespread publicity and showcase that it remains a viable group.” It reminded shipping operators that the militants could use smaller vessels such as dinghies and speedboats to attack oil tankers. It recommended that ships should “strengthen their onboard security measures and adopt community reporting to increase awareness and strengthen the safety of all seafarers,” according to the Association.”
17 posted on March 5, 2010 12:06:05 AM PST by Cindy