GoA & Indian Ocean

  • Iran threatens Hormuz closure

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    Sabres rattle in the Gulf. Iranian General Threatens to Shut Down Straits of Hormuz if U.S. “Makes a Small Mistake” An Iranian general threatened to close the strategic Straits of […]

  • Iranian maritime attacks

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    Iran often aggressive in the Strait and Gulf. Saudi, Kuwait protest to UN over Iranian maritime attacks Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have presented a complaint before the United Nations over […]

  • Dryad issues Q2 report

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    Q2 report has some positives, but kidnap remains huge issue. Crew kidnapping on the rise in Gulf of Guinea despite good news and de-escalation in other areas in Dryad’s Q2 […]

  • Africa’s porous ports

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    Many ports still not ISPS-compliant. Safeguarding Africa’s seaports to safeguard its economies Seaports play a crucial role in all economies reliant on export and import, especially in African states where […]

  • Indian carrier out for months

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    Set back for naval aspirations. India without aircraft carrier for 8 months Rajat Pandit NEW DELHI: India thinks of itself as an emerging superpower but does not have a single […]

  • Piracy hits new low

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    IMB reports drop in incidents. Pirate attacks drop to 21-year low in H1 2016: IMB By Marcus Hand The number of piracy attacks dropped to a 21-year low in the […]

  • New boats for Somali CG

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    Company will train the Somali Navy, too. Dutch firm contracted to build six ships for Somali coast guard to fight piracy and illegal fishing Dutch firm contracted to build six […]

  • Indian Navy guards coast

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    Indian Navy to continue patrols. Navy continues guarding piracy-hit Western coasts It has been more than six months since international shipping regulators revised the area considered as ‘piracy high-risk’ away […]

  • Iran sends out pirate patrol

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    Anticipate more press releases celebrating glorious pirate battles… Navy’s 42nd flotilla off to free waters The 42nd flotilla of Iran Navy, comprising Alvand destroyer and Tonb logistic-combat warship, has been […]

  • New fleet arrives in Gulf

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    Missions against ISIS continue. US beefs up naval presence in Arabian Gulf The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower has entered the Arabian Gulf, joining the U.S. 5th Fleet to […]

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