Tag: Indian Ocean

  • CMF in huge heroin haul

    Numerous boardings lead to huge drug seizures. Combined Task Force 150 seizes 981kg of Heroin off East Coast of Africa with a street value of over USD625m After several weeks […]

  • India, Australia Pitch Maritime Drill

    Plans for trilateral exercise with Japan on cards, too. India, Australia Pitch Maritime Drill By Aiswarya Lakshmi With increased awareness that strategic and security interests are converging given the geopolitical […]

  • Powers back Asean-led security plan

    Facing the challenge of a rising China. Big powers back Asean-led security plan It has taken several years for ASEAN and its dialogue partners to come up with good security […]

  • Sino-India Rivalry In The Indian Ocean

    China’s move into IOR. Sino-India Rivalry In The Indian Ocean Yusuf Unjhawala Indian Ocean is India’s backyard and the security of India depends on the security of the Indian Ocean […]

  • Piracy fears trigger illness

    Even indirect exposure can cause health issues. Piracy fears trigger illness and hurt recruitment Girija Shettar Seafarers are suffering health problems and turning down work because of fears of piracy […]

  • BIMCO supports OBP report

    BIMCO experts liaised with OBP over report. BIMCO Supports Latest Report from Oceans Beyond Piracy BIMCO has continued its support for the Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP) “The State of Maritime […]

  • MPHRP Regional Director Wins Award

    Ongoing efforts on behalf of hostages recognised. MPHRP Regional Director Wins Seafarers’ Welfare Personality of the Year Award Mr Chirag Bahri, Regional Director for South Asia of the Maritime Piracy […]

  • Oceans Beyond Piracy releases 2014 report

    OBP releases 2014 report. Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP) report notes continued threats to seafarers from maritime piracy, not least in South East Asia The Study finds: • Southeast Asian piracy […]

  • Pak-China sign agreement for patrol vessels

    Capacity building to improve operational readiness. Pak-China sign agreement for MSA patrol vessels MATEEN HAIDER ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China signed a landmark agreement on Wednesday for construction of six patrol […]

  • Iran Navy docks in Oman

    Ships heading back to Iran. 34th Iran fleet docks at port of Muscat TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The 34th Iranian fleet has docked at the Omani port of Muscat […]