GoA & Indian Ocean

  • Germany’s piracy concerns

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    German shipowners warn against complacency. Piracy threatens worldwide shipping André Klohn The German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) has warned of a slowdown in the fight against piracy in the Horn of […]

  • CMF nabs another heroin haul

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    65kg of heroin seized from dhow. CTF150 – HMAS Melbourne makes fifth drug seizure The Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) made another seizure of heroin as part of their latest string of […]

  • India, Thailand discuss marsec

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    Other issues included strengthening ongoing cooperation in counter-terrorism and security. Maritime security, trade routes on agenda at India-Thai meet Written by Maneesh Chhibber In a major initiative, India today discussed with […]

  • No anti-piracy patrol for SA

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    Mozambique Channel unprotected. No ship currently on station for Operation Copper Written by Kim Helfrich Operation Copper, the South African Development Community (SADC) counter-piracy tasking led by South Africa, has […]

  • Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 commences

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    Cutlass Express scenarios will test watchstanders’ ability to respond to illicit trafficking, piracy, illegal fishing, and search and rescue situations. Exercise Cutlass Express 2016 commences Maritime forces from eastern Africa, […]

  • South Africa’s counter-piracy operation

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    Cooperation is key. An insight into South Africa’s counter-piracy operation Written by Kim Helfrich In a candid assessment of South Africa’s commitment to a continued presence in the Mozambique Channel […]

  • PLA-N visit Bangladesh

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    China continues to woo region. Chinese Navy vessels with missile frigates for the first time dock in Bangladesh Three Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels, including two missile frigates, […]

  • Iran “warns US warship off”

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    Claims made in Iranian media. US warship leaves Iran war drills area after warning By Khalid Kazimov A US warship had to leave the secured area, where Iran was conducting […]

  • New toys for SL Navy

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    These will be the first brand new OPVs to join the Lankan navy. India to Sell Two OPVs to Lankan Navy in 2017 By P.K.Balachandran COLOMBO: India is to sell […]

  • Piracy warning to shipping

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    Concern industry is ignoring threats. Marine insurers wary of increasing piracy risk Jon Guy, insurance correspondent Marine insurers are set to engage with shipowners and charterers over what is being […]

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