GoA & Indian Ocean

  • India bolsters coastal defences

    Move to enhance operational structure. New Naval headquarters in Gujarat to secure critical establishments along country’s largest coastline Deevakar Anand In line with security requirements of critical shipbuilding yards, ports, […]

  • Taiwan donates to MPHRP

    Follows donation to Oceans Beyond Piracy. Taiwan contributes to fund to aid piracy survivors Taiwan signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday with the United Kingdom-based International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance […]

  • Cruise Ships Avoid Kenya

    Despite fall in piracy, cruise lines avoid risk. Cruise Ships Avoid Kenya Even as High Season Unfolds By Martin Mwita Kenya is yet to receive a single cruise ship this […]

  • MMEA operation concludes

    191 ships and boats were inspected and 61 crew and 15 skippers were arrested. MMEA to intensify operations in Straits of Malacca KLANG: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency is determined […]

  • HMS Defender heads to Gulf

    Ship to undertake a number of roles including anti-piracy. HMS Defender sent back to Middle East by UK HMS Defender set sail from Portsmouth Monday bound for the Middle East, […]

  • Exercise Malabar concludes

    Naval exercise successfully concludes. Exercise Malabar: A concert of democracies on the high seas From October 14 to 19 the navies of India, the United States and Japan participated in […]

  • LCS sales approved for Saudi Arabia

    Huge deal given approval. US OKs Potential $11.25B Saudi Deal for LCS Variant By Christopher P. Cavas WASHINGTON — The US State Department today announced its approval of the proposed sale […]

  • Fishing in foreign waters

    Ongoing issue between nations’ fishing fleets. Caught in the net: Fishing in foreign waters KARACHI: The wrinkles on his forehead appeared deeper, each time Chunni Laal, with squinting eyes, peeked out […]

  • AdvantFort families speak out

    Trial of PMSC to begin. Families of Britons facing Indian weapons charges speak out The families of British men facing trial in India on weapons charges have spoken out on […]

  • Maritime Drug Trafficking

    Sri Lanka now a leading trans-shipment hub for container traffic. Maritime Drug Trafficking: Finding a Lasting Solution (The following article adopted from the speech delivered by the author as the Commander of […]