GoA & Indian Ocean

  • LR warns of marine IT risks

    Lloyd’s Register Marine addressed the London Joint Hull Committee. LR warns of the risks associated with marine information technology Speaking yesterday at Lloyd’s of London, Bernard Twomey and Jonathan Earthy […]

  • ISPS Code and maritime terrorism

    As a response to the 9/11 attacks, the International Ship and Port Security code came in to force 1st July 2004. The ISPS Code and maritime terrorism By Lars H. […]

  • Kenya seizes 341-kg heroin haul

    Another drug interdiction on a known smuggling route. Kenya seizes 341-kg heroin haul on ship in Mombasa By Joseph Akwiri  MOMBASA Kenya (Reuters) – Kenyan police on Tuesday seized 341.7 […]

  • Business awards recognise Ambrey Risk

    Nomination “unexpected” says company. Private Business Awards recognize achievements of Private Security Company International security and risk management company Ambrey Risk has been shortlisted for ‘Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year’ by the […]

  • Boeing Unveils Surveillance Plane

    New plane aims to combine best elements of P-8 with business jet. Boeing Unveils New Maritime Surveillance Plane By Kris Osborn FARNBOROUGH, England — Boeing developers have combined sensors and mission-equipment […]

  • Indian fleet arrives in Russia

    India and Russia taking part in INDRA 2014. Indian fleet arrives in Russia’s Vladivostok for naval exercises An Indian fleet of three warships arrived in this Russian Far East city Monday […]

  • Iranian Navy foils pirate attack

    Navy claims it rescued an Iranian oil tanker from attack. Iran’s Navy Foils Pirate Attack on Oil Tanker near Oman The Navy’s 30th fleet of warships rescued an Iranian oil […]

  • Busting up Somali pirate attacks

    Pirates won’t tackle ships with armed guards. Busting up Somali pirate attacks one ship at a time Shipping security consultant says 9 times out of 10 pirates turn tail when […]

  • Iranian Navy to Extend Presence

    Iranian Navy to step up activity. Commander: Iranian Navy to Extend Presence in Free Waters Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced the country’s plans to extend its naval […]

  • Captain Phillips strikes back

    Risk versus reward ratio no longer in pirates’ favour. Captain Phillips strikes back: Off Horn of Africa, pirates go bye-bye Somali pirates in 2011 attacked 237 boats in the oceans […]