GoA & Indian Ocean

  • Floating Armoury

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    A vessel being used by a Sri Lankan company to operate a floating-armoury in the Gulf of Aden was briefly arrested by the authorities in the United Arab Emirates. Sinbad […]

  • Indian Coastal Security Upgrade

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    Indian Defence Minister Reviews Progress on Coastal Security Network Indian Defence Minister Shri AK Antony reviewed the various steps taken to enhance coastal security network in the country. Presiding a […]

  • Atalanta takes wind out of pirates’ sails

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    Pirates are a big danger for international shipping around the Horn of Africa. But in 2012, the number of attacks declined. One reason is heightened military presence – German soldiers […]

  • Capture of Kismayo to boost growth in maritime sector

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    According to Kenya Maritime Authority C.E.O. Nancy Karigithu, capture of Kismayo will reduce insurance premium and consequently lower freight charges. MOMBASA (Xinhua) — Kenya said on Thursday successful capture of […]

  • China’s growing role in counter-piracy operations

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    While China continues to pursue an agenda that is driving its global rise in relative isolation, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has maintained a counter-piracy presence in the Indian […]

  • Safe and Secure Oceans

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    At the 8th Heads of Asian Coast Guards Meeting, the Indian Defence Minister Shri AK Anthony restated the importance of cooperation and collaboration in securing the safety of Oceans. Safe […]

  • Fishermen to Join Coastal Security Op

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    Fishermen on the Maharashtra coast will play a key role during the co-ordinated multi agency coastal surveillance exercise—‘Operation Sagar Kavach’ — that commences at daybreak on Thursday. The 48-hour exercise […]

  • ICS Welcomes Navigational Safety Progress

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    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents 80% of the world merchant fleet, has welcomed the outcome of an important meeting between governments to advance navigational safety in the […]

  • No country for Pirates

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    The problem is far from over, however, the mix of armed private security and the international naval armada appears to be winning the war on piracy in the Horn of Africa. […]

  • Death Penalty Challenged

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    Three Somali pirates face a host of death-penalty eligible charges related to the 2011 murder of four Americans aboard the hijacked yacht Quest. Death penalty challenged in Somali pirate case Attorneys […]

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