GoA & Indian Ocean

  • Settling Maritime Disputes

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    A safe and secure maritime environment is a precondition for the free flow of international trade. Can the Indian Ocean region be a model for the rules-based system in Asia? […]

  • China, Pakistan Join Forces Under the Sea

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    Joint exercise held by nations. China and Pakistan Join Forces Under the Sea Koh Swee Lean Collin While attention has been on the simmering tensions in the East and South […]

  • Abducted crew rescued

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    Cargo ship attacked last week. Two abducted crew rescued Laxmipur: Two crew of a cargo ship, who were abducted by a gang of sea robbers in the Meghna River near […]

  • The Indo-Pacific push back

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    Position of the US in the region is now being challenged by China. India And Japan Affirm Security Of Indo-Pacific Region -Analysis By Bhaskar Roy The recent official visit (Dec. […]

  • Somali illegal fishing woes

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    Illegal fishing threatens local fleets. Somalia: Who is protecting Somalia’s fishermen? By Ahmed Ali As Somalia’s waters have become less dangerous for international shipping, they have become much more dangerous […]

  • Promising New Year for Horn of Africa

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    In late December 2015 the IGAD Security Sector program brought together a team of specialist and expert representatives to validate the IGAD Integrated Maritime Strategy (2030) and its Action Plan. A […]

  • Iceberg 1 crew, three years on

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    Former MV Iceberg 1 hostages mark anniversary. Iceberg 1 crew, three years on 23 December will mark the third anniversary of the freeing of the hostages of the Iceberg 1. […]

  • Iranians fight off pirates. Again.

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    As we predicted, the navy’s PR machine has rolled into action. Navy foils pirate attack on Iranian tanker Naval forces have successfully saved an Iranian-owned oil tanker from pirates in […]

  • Pakistan to command CTF-151

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    CMF piracy task force gets new command. Pakistan assumes command of CTF 151 from Turkey On 21 December 2015 command of Combined Task Force 151 (CTF 151) passed from the Turkish […]

  • Somaliland CG boost

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    Coast Guard upgrades from OBP. Somaliland: Oceans Beyond Piracy Provides Funds to Upgrades SL Coast Guards Facilities By Goth Mohamed Goth The commander of Somaliland Coast Guards Admiral Mohamed Hussein […]

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