Tag: Indian Ocean

  • Monsoon piracy warning

    Navies caution merchant vessels off Yemen and Oman that crews are trained, desperate and ready to take risks Ships warned to guard against Somalia pirates as monsoon approaches Navies and […]

  • Policing the pirates

    There are 32 nations, including the UAE, that make up the combined forces and who share a goal of providing security and stability across the region Naval policing of maritime […]

  • Fight for Hodeidah looms

    Coalition and Yemeni government forces within striking distance of port town. Plan to Besiege Hodeidah, Leave Exits for Houthis to Escape Saiid Al-Abiad Hodeidah Governor al-Hassan al-Taher told Asharq Al-Awsat […]

  • China concern over Indo-India deal

    Shoe appears to be on the other foot. China warns of ‘military race’ over India’s islands deal AMANDA HODGE A deal between India and Indo­nesia to develop strategically located ports […]

  • US renames Pacific Command

    Same job, new name. US military renames Pacific Command The US is renaming its largest military command to reflect the growing importance of the Indian Ocean in America’s strategic thinking. […]

  • AMISOM’s logistic woes

    Impassable roads and ambushes cause logistical headaches. AMISOM Explores Sea, Air Options to Deliver Supplies Already hamstrung by logistical challenges over the area it controls, the African Union peacekeeping force […]

  • New drug seizures for CMF

    CMF continues efforts. Two seizures in two days for HMAS Warramunga Her Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Warramunga continues the fight to reduce the flow of money to international terrorism by […]

  • Houthi attacks may continue

    Threat from Houthi rebels in Yemen ongoing. EUNAVFOR: Houthi Attacks on Shipping May Continue On Wednesday, the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates announced that they have destroyed two […]

  • Maritime embraces Galileo

    A first, EU researchers developed innovative technology using Galileo-type signals for maritime surveillance. Relevant authorities will now be able to continually and reliably monitor maritime traffic. Maritime embraces Galileo technology […]

  • Securing the Indian Ocean

    Lessons from successful state collaboration against piracy must be extended to other maritime threats. From Djibouti to Jeddah, the Western Indian Ocean needs security BY CHRISTIAN BUEGER AND TIMOTHY WALKER Crimes like piracy, […]