GoA & Indian Ocean

  • Gulf of Aden convoys consider new speed

    New speed proposed. Gulf of Aden convoys consider new speed MSR has been asked by MSCHOA to request feedback on a possible new speed introduction for convoys transiting the Internationally […]

  • UAE warns fishing fleet over robberies

    Moves to equip all boats with GPS. Watch out for robbers while out at sea, fishermen warned Coastguards have warned fishermen to protect themselves against being robbed while out at […]

  • UK orders Kelvin Hughes radar system

    Kelvin Hughes’ SharpEye radars are to be outfitted on new patrol boats for Britain’s Royal Navy. Britain orders Kelvin Hughes radar system By Richard Tomkins New offshore patrol vessels for Britain’s […]

  • Eagle launches Eagle Yacht Hardening

    New product announced.  Eagle Hardening and Security Systems launches Eagle Yacht Hardening Press Release With the maxim: “As safe as houses” the company has developed a bespoke solution to give […]

  • Alphard Maritime Security Chairman honoured

    Captain Alok Kumar voted Seafarer Entrepreneur of the Year. Press Release Capt. Alok Kumar, Chairman of Alphard Maritime Security honored as “Seafarer Entrepreneur of the Year” by Mr. Roy Paul, […]

  • HMAS Success in NATO counter piracy operation

    Australian ship joins Operation Ocean Shield. HMAS Success in NATO counter piracy operation Philip Smart Royal Australian Navy replenishment ship HMAS Success has notched up a Navy first during its […]

  • Drop in attacks sparked PMSC administration

    DC now focusing on other areas.  Drop in Somali pirate attacks sparked Drum Cussac administration A “rapid decline in the market demand”, in part brought about by a reduction in […]

  • Yemen blockade takes hold

    Saudi-led coalition has banned navigation in Yemeni waters.  Yemen: Blockade of Ports Begins to Affect Shipping Activity A Saudi Arabia-backed blockade of ports in Yemen is starting to affect shipping […]

  • Chinese Subs in the Indian Ocean

    Indian Ocean becomes power backdrop.  Chinese Nuclear Subs in the Indian Ocean An extended deployment has sent a powerful message to the Indian Navy. By P K Ghosh The deployment of […]

  • Japan escorts 13 ships off Somalia in March

    MSDF part of convoy escort programme. Japan escorts 13 ships off Somalia in March Hisane Masaki The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) vessels escorted 13 commercial ships in the Gulf of […]