GoA & Indian Ocean

  • Sino-India Rivalry In The Indian Ocean

    China’s move into IOR. Sino-India Rivalry In The Indian Ocean Yusuf Unjhawala Indian Ocean is India’s backyard and the security of India depends on the security of the Indian Ocean […]

  • Piracy fears trigger illness

    Even indirect exposure can cause health issues. Piracy fears trigger illness and hurt recruitment Girija Shettar Seafarers are suffering health problems and turning down work because of fears of piracy […]

  • BIMCO supports OBP report

    BIMCO experts liaised with OBP over report. BIMCO Supports Latest Report from Oceans Beyond Piracy BIMCO has continued its support for the Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP) “The State of Maritime […]

  • MPHRP Regional Director Wins Award

    Ongoing efforts on behalf of hostages recognised. MPHRP Regional Director Wins Seafarers’ Welfare Personality of the Year Award Mr Chirag Bahri, Regional Director for South Asia of the Maritime Piracy […]

  • Oceans Beyond Piracy releases 2014 report

    OBP releases 2014 report. Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP) report notes continued threats to seafarers from maritime piracy, not least in South East Asia The Study finds: • Southeast Asian piracy […]

  • Bahrain yet to sign maritime rescue pact

    Issue referred back to committee level for study. Bahrain yet to sign maritime rescue pact BAHRAIN is yet to sign an international convention on maritime search and rescue that has […]

  • Indian Coast Guard plane goes missing

    Second incident in recent months. Coast Guard plane goes missing off Karaikal A Coast Guard Dornier aircraft, which left Chennai on a routine patrol to Palk Bay near Rameswaram on […]

  • Pak-China sign agreement for patrol vessels

    Capacity building to improve operational readiness. Pak-China sign agreement for MSA patrol vessels MATEEN HAIDER ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China signed a landmark agreement on Wednesday for construction of six patrol […]

  • Southeast Asia Piracy A Clear Threat

    Oceans Beyond Piracy releases its annual report. Southeast Asia Piracy A Clear Threat The maritime advocacy group Oceans Beyond Piracy has released its fifth annual State of Maritime Piracy Report, […]

  • L’Albatros: 31 years on patrol

    Ship heading for anti-piracy duties in Gulf of Guinea. L’Albatros heads for home after 31 years patrolling the Indian Ocean The French Navy offshore patrol vessel Albatros (P681) arrived in […]