A ship sailing on the Strait of Malacca, as seen from Bukit Melawati in Kuala Selangor. From an economic and strategic perspective, the Strait of Malacca is one of the most important …

Mar 25, 2025 · As the link between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea, the Strait of Malacca is the shortest sea route between India and China and hence is one of the most …

Malaccamax is a naval architecture term for the largest tonnage of ship capable of fitting through the 25-metre-deep (82 ft) Strait of Malacca. Bulk carriers and supertankers have been built to …

Jun 14, 2024 · The Strait of Malacca, a narrow passage between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra, is one of the most crucial maritime routes in global trade. This …

Jan 22, 2025 · Strait of Malacca, formally known as Melaka, is a waterway linking the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea in the Pacific Ocean. It is a geostrategic …

Feb 22, 2023 · Malacca Strait is an important marine waterway and is the main shipping route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It connects the major Asian economies of India, …

Jul 20, 2023 · Some 500 miles (800 km) long and only 40 miles (65 km) wide at the narrow end, this maritime passage between the Indonesian island of Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula is …

Feb 17, 2022 · For centuries, merchant vessels have passed from the Indian Ocean to Eastern Asia through a small waterway nestled inside Southeast Asia. The Strait of Malacca (SoM) is …

Oct 5, 2023 · The Strait of Malacca is one of the most significant waterways for maritime trade. However, climate change and other tensions have made it increasingly vulnerable to both …

The Strait of Malacca is known as one of the world's piracy hotspots. Between 2001 and 2007, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has recorded 258 pirate attacks in the Malacca Strait and …