Tag: Indian Ocean

  • Maldives arrests pirates

    Maldives security forces capture pirate vessels Mohamed Rehan Defense Minister Adam Shareef Umar has confirmed the two sea vessels captured by local security forces during last week are pirates. The […]

  • Somali pirates released

    76 more men to be released next month in two batches No detention centre, Somali pirates released from jail accommodated in a room at Yellow Gate police station Written by Sadaf Modak […]

  • India, ASEAN on marsec

    China’s presence in Indian Ocean focuses minds. India, ASEAN to focus on maritime security during summit Suhasini Haidar, Kallol Bhattacherjee NEW DELHI: The ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit of January 25 is […]

  • Red Sea attack thwarted

    Col Turki Al Malki said the UN should take the initiative and take control of Hodeidah port from the Houthis. Arab coalition in Yemen thwarts attack on Saudi oil tanker […]

  • IMB issues report

    IMB issues its annual report. IMB: Global Piracy at 22-Year Low, Somalian Dangers Rise A total of 180 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported to the […]

  • Iran’s piracy accusation

    Iran suggests Somali pirates are funded and equipped by ‘certain powers’. Seriously. Certain powers funding Somalia pirates to undermine Iran economy Iran’s Navy Commander Khanzadi deemed Somalia piracy as a […]

  • NK and the Horn

    Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia maintain covert military ties with Pyongyang, despite UN sanctions. North Korea’s Military Partners in the Horn of Africa By Samuel Ramani On November 14, 2017, a UN […]

  • New CMF drugs bust

    CMF in second massive drug seizure in weeks. RDA Fort Rosalie Helicopter Leads HMAS Warramunga to Second Massive Drugs Bust of 3.5 Tonnes HMAS WARRAMUNGA, currently operating as part of […]

  • Houthis capture US UUV

    Defense officials say drone was engaged in meteorological study. Houthi Troops Celebrate With Captured Navy Underwater Drone in Video By Hope Hodge Seck A new video has surfaced showing members […]

  • Coalition denies reports

    Coalition still under pressure. Saudi-led Coalition Denies Blocking Aid to Yemen RIYADH —  The Saudi-led military coalition fighting in Yemen has denied blocking aid and basic supplies from entering, following […]