Tag: Indian Ocean

  • Pirates and clan fight in Somalia

    Fight breaks out leaving several injured.  Several people injured in fighting between pirates and local residents in Somalia Bitter fighting between Somali pirates and clan militias have on Tuesday morning […]

  • New chief for Pakistan Navy

    New naval chief assures of strong maritime security ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed naval chief, Admiral Zakaullah, formally took over the Command of the Pakistan Navy in change of command ceremony […]

  • Iran warns against future threats

    Iranian Navy reinforcing its role in the region.  Iran must nip enemy military threats in bud: General A senior Iranian general has warned against future threats to Tehran from the […]

  • Indian Navy visits Oman

    Visit underlines security links in region. Goodwill visit by Indian Naval ships to Oman Muscat: IN Ships Tir (Senior Officer’s ship), Sujata (Offshore Patrol Vessel) and Tarangini (Sail Training Ship), elements […]

  • Will navies pull out?

    Drones Add Another Protective Layer for Container and Bulk Shipping Against Pirates Attacks May be Down but There is Still a Place for the Combined Naval Task Forces GULF OF […]

  • MPHRP: Action won’t be diluted

    MPHRP instrumental in hostage release and welfare.  Hostage programme says partners will not dilute action Girija Shettar An industry gathering has pledged that support for hostages will not be diminished. […]

  • Is piracy still a threat?

    IoR still unsafe for yacht traffic. Is piracy still a threat? Bryony McCabe The superyacht industry is often told to ignore worries over piracy in most areas where yachts would […]

  • US, India deepen maritime ties

    Indian PM’s visit to US sees new agreements.  U.S., India Deepening Maritime Security Ties U.S. President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed on Tuesday to deepen U.S.-Indian cooperation on maritime security […]

  • Chinese sub in anti-piracy role

    PLA Navy continues push into Indian Ocean. Chinese Submarine Headed to Gulf of Aden For Counter Piracy Operations By: Sam LaGrone China has sent a submarine to the Gulf of Aden […]

  • Bangladesh cuts piracy by 70%

    Chittagong no longer listed as high risk. Bangladesh cuts 70% piracy at Bay of Bengal with US support Bangladeshi and American maritime partnership has made the Bay of Bengal “more […]