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India takes its tussle with China to the high seas

New Delhi has shifted focus from the Himalayas to the oceans to send a warning to Beijing.

Western Indian Ocean: Where trouble on land spells danger at sea

Off the coast of South Africa piracy and smuggling are already a menace. Add a budding Islamist insurgency, and far-reaching implications may follow. South Africa may be facing an unholy mix of..

Satellite Analysis Reveals New Theory For Deadly Wakashio Oil Spill

The latest set of satellite assessments is shedding new light into the cause of the Wakashio oil spill in Mauritius. It shows that the key to the entire oil spill and crash investigation lies with..

Military Exercise in Persian Gulf - South Abu Musa

It has been reported to UKMTO that Iranian military forces will be conducting military exercise with live firings in the vicinity south of ABU MUSA iaw 051650 UTC OCT 20 BANDAR ABBAS NAVTEX message..

Total Warns of Islamic State Instability Risk in Mozambique

Total SE Chief Executive Officer Patrick Pouyanne called on European nations to help Mozambique fight an insurgency, backed by Islamic State, in part of the East African nation where the energy..

International Coalition Protects Vital Shipping Lanes

The International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) was created in July 2019 as a way to deter unprofessional behavior in the waters of the Middle East region through its operational arm, Coalition..

Approach - 28nm SE Perim Island

Reporting indicates that the BOW ORION (IMO: 9818515) has been approached whilst underway within the Southern Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

Experts warn Somali piracy risks remain as final hostages released

The release of three Iranian crew members, on 20 August, marks the end of the Somali piracy era, however, seafarers still should remain vigilant in these waters, warn security experts.

Suspected Insurgent Encroachment, Nhonge Island

Reporting suggests that the IS-affiliated terrorist organisation Ansar al-Sunna has moved units to the islands of 'Ilha Mionge/Nhonge', off the coast of Mozambique. Unconfirmed reporting has also..

Panama-flagged AEGEAN II Boarded 180 nm SW off Socotra

Reporting indicates that the Panama Flagged Chemical Tanker AEGEAN II has been attacked by unknown armed men (with links to local militias), 180 nm SW Socotra, in what appears to be an attempted..

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