GoA & Indian Ocean

  • Anti-piracy centre open for business

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    Foreign Office Minister, Alistair Burt, today welcomed an important milestone in the fight against piracy in the Indian Ocean, officially opening the RAPPICC Centre in Seychelles. Anti-piracy centre open for business […]

  • Commitment to Work Together

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    Both the EU Naval Force and NATO understand that we need to maintain the pressure on pirates operating off the coast of Somalia. There is no room for complacency. EU […]

  • Foreign delegation visits Mudug

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    A delegation of foreign dignitaries and Puntland officials led by Mudug’s governor Tigey traveled through 12 towns, including former pirate hubs, in eastern Mudug region on Thursday. Somalia: Foreign delegation visits former […]

  • Iran fleet voyage through Malacca Strait

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    Iran’s Navy Commander says that a naval fleet of the country has crossed the Strait of Malacca for the first time since the Islamic Revolution. Iran fleet makes maiden voyage […]

  • More mine-sweeping drills planned in May

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    Global navies are set to return to the region [Gulf of Oman] for the second time in eight months this May for mine-sweeping and security exercises. More mine-sweeping drills planned […]

  • Swedish MPRA Complete Contribution

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    The Swedish Coast Guard MPRA aircraft left the Seychelles on 15 February 2013 after a productive four month deployment to the Seychelles for EU NAVFOR. Swedish Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance […]

  • Defence Minister Reviews Coastal Security

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    The Defence Minister Shri A K Antony reviewed the progress on various steps taken to enhance the Coastal Security of India today, including use of coastal radars. Defence Minister Reviews […]

  • EU NAVFOR and Seychelles Co-operating

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    During a recent visit EUNAVFOR Force Commander, Rear Admiral Pedro García de Paredes, stressed the importance of maintaining good co-operation between EU NAVFOR and the Seychelles. EU NAVFOR And The Seychelles […]

  • Nine Suspected Pirates Apprehended

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    On 19 February, HNLMS De Ruyter, has stopped the activities of a group of suspected pirates approximately 120 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia. Dutch EU Naval Force Frigate […]

  • Somalia denies opposing funding

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    Somalia has denied opposing funding for Kenya’s navy to fight Al-Shabaab, saying they only thought it would be more expensive than building it’s coast guard. Somalia denies opposing funding for […]

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