Tag: Gulf of Aden

  • NATO void leaves concerns

    End of NATO operations causing regional concern. Piracy fears as Nato pulls navy ships from Indian Ocean To the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), time is ripe to withdraw from […]

  • Pakistan ups Gwadar security

    New force to protect port. Pak Navy establishes special task force for Gwadar security Pakistan Navy’s special ‘Task Force-88’ (TF-88) was established Tuesday for the maritime security of Gwadar port […]

  • New OPVs for Royal Navy

    UK MoD signs £287m contract to build two more OPVs for Royal Navy The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a £287m manufacturing and support contract with BAE Systems […]

  • China gives Pakistan patrol vessels

    China gives Pakistan two patrol vessels ISLAMABAD: Two maritime patrol vessels built in China for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) were commissioned on Saturday in an impressive ceremony in Guangzhou, […]

  • Pakistan’s naval ambitions

    India and Pakistan continue to rattle sabres at each other. Pakistan’s Naval Transformation: Dangerous Delusions, Soaring Ambitions By Abhijit Singh India’s maritime watchers have had much to talk about lately. […]

  • Konkan 16 Begins

    Combined ops will also feature Royal Marines. Indian and UK navies begin annual bilateral maritime exercise Konkan 16 The navies of the UK and India have begun the annual bilateral […]

  • Mass drowning off Yemen

    Incident happened a week ago but only now confirmed. Dozens missing after ship sinks off Yemen’s coast At least 40 people, including women and children, are missing after a boat […]

  • Sri Lanka’s naval push

    SL looks to boost maritime domain. Sri Lanka Navy chief advises strengthening maritime security through a proactive strategy Commander of Sri Lanka Navy advises that Sri Lanka should strengthen maritime […]

  • Boat hit by Saudi jets

    Coalition forces clamp down on unknown vessels. Saudi jets attack Pakistani boat off Yemen, kill six sailors YEMEN – A Saudi air raid had targeted a boat carrying 12 Pakistani […]

  • ICS welcomes EUNAVFOR renewal

    Industry body welcomes renewal of naval mission. Extension of EUNAVFOR mandate is necessary and welcome to counter continuing piracy threat The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed the extension […]