GoA & Indian Ocean

  • PLA Navy, Egypt drills

    PLA vessels had finished anti-piracy deployment. PLA conducts first joint naval drills with Egypt The Chinese and Egyptian navies have completed their first joint naval drills in the Mediterranean, reports […]

  • Port Security: no afterthought

    Keeping facilities secure should be paramount. BMT: Port Security Should Not Be an Afterthought Port security has too often lagged behind the demands of ever more vulnerable facilities with new […]

  • Indo-Asia Pacific Explained

    The new strategy contains an explicit focus on the region that it calls the “Indo-Asia-Pacific.”  ‘Indo-Asia Pacific’ Explained: An Assessment of US Maritime Strategy 2015 GURPREET SINGH KHURANA In March […]

  • New CO for CMF

    United States reiterate commitment to maritime security in the region. Combined Maritime Forces Welcomes New Commander MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) — Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/U.S. 5th Fleet (C5F)/Combined […]

  • Four Indian naval ships visit Dubai

    Visit to boost ties with UAE. Four Indian naval ships visit Dubai The ships-Deepak, Delhi, Tabar and Trishul-are part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet based at Mumbai and are […]

  • AdvanFort investigated by BBC

    AdvanFort investigated by the BBC. AdvanFort accused of abandoning British men facing India trial As six British maritime security guards prepare to face trial in India charged with illegal possession […]

  • Puntland can secure maritime

    Puntland Maritime Police Force has excellent pedigree against piracy. Somalia: Puntland capable of securing maritime routes alone-Official Puntland Anti-Piracy Agency Director Abdirizak Mohamed Ahmed (Ducaysane) on Thursday said, Puntland will […]

  • London PMSC Workshop

    Event aimed at security companies. London PMSC Workshop CSO Alliance, a global members only risk management platform for all shipping sectors to drive best practice and fight organised crime, is […]

  • India: ports seek more surveillance

    Greater security needed at many ports. India: Department of ports seeks more surveillance The department of ports has flagged the issue of need for comprehensive security cover and installation of […]

  • INS Dega to play wider role

    Aircraft used over Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. INS Dega to play wider role in maritime security Visakhapatnam: The naval air station INS Dega falling under the Eastern Naval […]