Flooding leaves 70 boats missing on China-Vietnam

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 12:05

Typhoon Son-Tinh brought strong wind and downpours, sinking six boats and causing another 70 to go missing in a China-Vietnam border river.

Japan drives off Taiwanese boats

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 20:05

Forty Taiwanese fishing vessels which sailed into Japanese waters early Tuesday around a group of disputed islands have left, Japan`s coast guard said.

S Korean Navy ‘fires’ at N Korea fishing boats

Last Updated: Friday, September 21, 2012, 18:58

The Navy has reportedly raised the alert level along the sea border in response.

Iran expands fleet of fast-attack boats and submarines

Last Updated: Friday, July 27, 2012, 14:04

According to the report, US officials describe the Iranian naval buildup as part of an effort by the Islamic Republic to bolster its military credibility in the region.

Smart robocopters to ferret out pirates` boats

Last Updated: Monday, April 9, 2012, 17:52

US naval robocopters, carrying powerful sensors, will be able to ferret out small pirate boats even if they are indistinguishable from other vessels.

2 Lankan fishing boats held by coast guard

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 18:21

The Indian Coast Guard has apprehended two Sri Lankan fishing boats with nine crew members on board off Nagapattinam coast.

Congo bans 69 Chinese fishing boats

Last Updated: Friday, December 30, 2011, 22:29

The Republic of Congo has banned 69 Chinese fishing boats from its waters for illicit activities.

Maharashtra gets 29 more patrolling boats

Last Updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011, 20:27

Maharashtra government has acquired 29 additional patrolling boats for strengthening the coastal security.

China deploys patrol boats on Mekong: Report

Last Updated: Saturday, December 10, 2011, 14:12

China has deployed more than 300 armed police to patrol the Mekong river in boats in collaboration with Myanmar, Thailand and Laos after a deadly attack in October, state-run media has said.

Manila says no immediate return of Chinese boats

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 21:57

China, the Philippines and four other nations dispute ownership of the Spratlys.

ITBP to buy high speed boats for patrolling

Last Updated: Saturday, October 22, 2011, 18:09

High speed boats is being procured by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, deployed along the country`s border with China, for its newly created water wing to man lakes, rivers and hot springs in the Himalayan region.