GoA & Indian Ocean

  • Pirates demand ransom

    Pirates seem to be testing their old business model. Somali pirates seek ransom for Indians Pirates who hijacked an Indian cargo dhow with 11 crew members on board have moved […]

  • Fourth hijacking off Somalia

    Fourth hijack sets alarm bells ringing. Pirates hijack Pakistani boat off Somali coast MOGADISHU: Pirates on Tuesday hijacked a Pakistani boat, Salama 1, off the coast of Somalia with an […]

  • Indian hostages recall ordeals

    Three sailors who survived episodes of piracy recount their experiences. Captured by Somali pirates: Indian hostages recall terrifying, tedious ordeals It was a clear day when the merchant tanker Royal […]

  • Hijacked dhow off Hobyo

    Al Kaushar believed to be off former piracy stronghold. EU naval force says seized Indian cargo dhow now in vicinity of Hobyo, Somalia An Indian registered cargo dhow that was […]

  • The Rise Of China’s Navy

    Almost, 55% of India’s trade with the greater Asia Pacific area transits through the South China Sea. Rise Of China’s Navy And Implications For India – Analysis By Admiral Arun […]

  • Dhow hijacked off Somalia

    Vessel named locally as Al Kaushar, with 11 Indian crew on board. Somalia piracy: India ship hijacked in new attack Somali pirates have hijacked an Indian cargo ship off the […]

  • Iran wants US out

    Relations with Iran continue to worsen. Iran urges U.S. naval forces to leave Persian Gulf Iran’s defense minister on Thursday called on the U.S. naval forces to leave the Persian […]

  • Iran, Houthis and the BAM

    Fears Iran continues to supply Houthis with advanced weapons. Top US general says Iran is turning vital strait into militarized chokepoint Iran, through its proxy forces in Yemen, is turning […]

  • The Maritime Terrorism Threat

    Concerns Daesh-affiliated groups could move into IOR. Maritime terrorism an emerging threat Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday pitched for closer co-operation among countries of the region to combat […]

  • India, Pakistan to meet?

    Good news for region if talks occur. India, Pakistan to hold maritime meet Sources stated that India may host the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency next month for a meeting focused […]