Month: December 2015

  • China’s Indian Ocean push

    Contingency and capability planning from China. China’s first overseas military base in Djibouti likely to be a taste of things to come David Brewster On 26 November, China confirmed it […]

  • Iran Navy sends 37th flotilla to high seas

    Expect media reports of ‘pirate battles’ shortly. Iran Navy sends 37th flotilla to high seas The 37th flotilla of the Iranian Navy has set off for high seas to safeguard […]

  • Iran guards North Indian Ocean

    Will come as news to India and Pakistan… North Indian Ocean under Watch of Iran’s Navy: Commander Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari underscored the full intelligence dominance of […]

  • Nigerian Navy challenged on security

    Recent maritime kidnappings and large scale oil thefts raise concerns. Dwindling Oil Revenue: Okowa Challenges Navy on Maritime Security Ifeanyi Okowa As Nigeria faces financial crisis as a result of […]

  • AdvanFort crew re-trial resumes

    British Prime Minister wrote to Indian PM to request men be released. Anti-piracy vessel crew re-trial resumes MADURAI: The principal sessions court in Tuticorin will start from December 1 cross-examination […]

  • Experts warn of pirate attacks

    New High Risk Area introduced today. Experts warn of pirate attacks as Indian Ocean security level is reduced By Sarah Townsend International maritime groups on Tuesday amended the boundaries of […]