Singapore’s security, safety, and economic well-being rely on sound governance of the Malacca and Singapore Straits and a continued commitment to maritime domain awareness (MDA). Fortunately, there are proven methodologies, tools, and tactics for improving MDA, as well as incident response and recovery, along these 900-plus combined kilometers.
With offshore oil and gas development, illegal fishing, Exclusive Economic Zone boundaries, piracy, and narcotics trafficking to monitor, maritime security along the Malacca and Singapore Straits is a multifaceted endeavor.