GoA & Indian Ocean

  • Is a tanker war coming?

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    Could US policy impact the merchant fleet? Maritime implications of Trump’s threats against Iran Dr. Theodore Karasik Last week, US President Donald Trump’s administration all but declared pending military action […]

  • USN boosts Red Sea presence

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    The US Navy has decided to deploy two more Arleigh-Burke class destroyers in the Red Sea in order to fend off attacks from Yemeni Houthi rebels US Builds Up Red […]

  • Yemen not affecting transits

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    Combined Maritime Forces see little change. Yemen Conflict Causes No Change in Vessel Movement – Canadian Commander The ongoing conflict in Yemen has had no impact on the movement of […]

  • Iran thwarts pirate attack. Again

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    Iranian Navy PR machine grinds into action. Navy thwarts pirate attack on Iranian vessel Naval forces have successfully saved an Iranian-owned trade ship from pirates in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, […]

  • Aman-2017 kicks off

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    Multinational exercise opens. 36 countries to participate in Pakistan naval exercise Some 36 countries with host Pakistan as the 37th will be taking part in Pakistan Navy’s (PN) four-day joint […]

  • Yemen forces secure Mocha

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    Priority now is on clearing the city of landmines for displaced residents to return. Yemen government forces tighten grip on Mocha By Saeed Al Batati Al Mukalla: Yemen troops have […]

  • Video shows warship attack

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    Footage disproves Al Houthi claims that it was a missile attack Video emerges of suicide boat ramming Saudi frigate A video that shows the moment a skiff loaded with explosives […]

  • NZ heads to CMF

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    Combined Maritime Forces tackle piracy and smuggling. NZDF To Help Counter Piracy And Trafficking in Middle East The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is sending a 55-member contingent and an […]

  • US issues BAM alert

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    US Maritime Alert issued. Following the attack on a Saudi warship by al Houthi-Saleh rebels last week, a US Maritime Alert (2017-002A) has been issued to all vessels transiting the […]

  • Op Copper cut back

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    News will concern shipping in the region. Shortage of air and naval assets turns Op Copper into a listening post Written by Kim Helfrich The tri-nation Southern African Development Community […]

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