Tag: Indian Ocean

  • UNODC, EU cooperation

    Mentoring and capacity building. EU-UNODC Cooperation on Maritime Security and Surveillance Shailaja A. Lakshmi The European Union and the Global Maritime Crime Programme of the United Nations Office on Drugs and […]

  • More IRGC malarkey

    The US 5th Fleet, currently deployed in the Persian Gulf, has reported multiple confrontations with Iranian forces in recent years. Iranian Fast Boats Buzz Around US Warship With Top Commander […]

  • EU NAVFOR destroys vessel

    Vessel destroyed. Pirate whaler seized and destroyed by EU NAVFOR In the morning of Sunday 28th October 2018, EU NAVFOR military personnel seized an active Pirate Action Group (PAG) whaler […]

  • No PLAN plan at Gwadar

    Increase in regional presence continues to worry neighbours. China not asked for military access to Gwadar, Pakistan admiral says BEIJING (Reuters) – China has not asked for military access to […]

  • Hodeidah heats up

    Coalition warns residents to stay indoors as clashes break out Battle for Hodeidah erupts as pro-government forces strike Houthi rebels Ali Mahmood Clashes between Houthi rebels and government forces near Yemen’s […]

  • Japan, India renew ties

    China’s increased presence continues to cause concern. India, Japan to ink pact on maritime security Anirban Bhaumik India and Japan may early next week ink a pact to step up […]

  • Galle Dialogue completed

    Galle Dialogue an important, regular meeting. U.S. Navy Submarine Group 7 Commander Attends Sri Lankan Navy’s Galle Dialogue Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Litzenberger COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Rear […]

  • Bangladesh marsec push

    Bangladesh pushes for greater marsec cooperation. Hasina urges neighbours to work together to ensure safe maritime routes Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the neighbouring countries to cooperate in ensuring […]

  • IRGC buzzes UK destroyer

    Situation normal… Iranian Attack Boats Reportedly Confront UK Destroyer in the Persian Gulf Three Iranian fast attack boats confronted a UK Royal Navy destroyer as she was escorting a trio of British […]

  • EU NAVFOR notes attack

    Full report on last week’s incident. Pirate attack averted off the east coast of Somalia On the 16th October 2018, the MV KSL Sydney, a Hong Kong flagged Bulk Carrier, […]