Coastguard

  • Djibouti receives new patrol boats

    Gifted by Japan to boost security. Djibouti receives new patrol boats Djibouti has received two 20 metre patrol boats from Japan, which will be used by the Djibouti Coast Guard. […]

  • Asia’s Maritime Balance

    Bangladesh and Asia’s Maritime Balance By Paul Pryce Most discussions of South Asian maritime security are dominated by the balance of power between the Indian Navy and its Chinese counterpart, the […]

  • Malaysia nabs pirates

    Crew thrown overboard by pirates. Pair nabbed after pirates attack Thai fishing vessel Malaysian authorities on Thursday recovered a Thai-flagged fishing boat and arrested two suspected pirates after the vessel […]

  • EUNAVFOR supports fisheries work

    Move to enhance livelihoods of local fishermen. Operation Atalanta Completes Support to Successful UN FAO Initiative Off the Coast of Somalia On Tuesday 01 December 2015, Operation Atalanta flagship, ITS […]

  • India’s Evolving Maritime Strategy

    India shifts its focus from ‘using’ to ‘securing’ maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. India’s Evolving Maritime Strategy By Darshana M. Baruah On October 26, 2015, the Indian Navy released its […]

  • The Indian Ocean arms race

    The ocean everybody wants a piece of. What’s behind the Indian Ocean’s naval arms race? Vijay Sakhuja The Indian Ocean is seeing a significant, high-tech naval buildup. In the past five […]

  • AdvanFort crew re-trial resumes

    British Prime Minister wrote to Indian PM to request men be released. Anti-piracy vessel crew re-trial resumes MADURAI: The principal sessions court in Tuticorin will start from December 1 cross-examination […]

  • Experts warn of pirate attacks

    New High Risk Area introduced today. Experts warn of pirate attacks as Indian Ocean security level is reduced By Sarah Townsend International maritime groups on Tuesday amended the boundaries of […]

  • Seychelles Shows Off Naval Power

    Seychelles flexes its naval muscles. Seychelles shows off naval power in first-ever naval fleet review (Seychelles News Agency) – Nine vessels of the Seychelles Coast Guard; four patrol ships and […]

  • Nigeria orders crew rescue

    Szafir attacked and crew abducted off Nigeria on November 27th. Nigeria orders rescue of abducted crew of Polish Vessel by pirates Mr Haruna Jauro, acting Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and […]