Ch16 Maritime Risk Intelligence

Appointment Of A New Iran Navy Commander Follows Recent Mishaps

Iran’s Supreme Leader has named Rear Admiral Shahram Irani as the new commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Navy (IRIN). IRIN is one of two Iranian navies, the other being the Islamic..

Increase in attacks on ships in the Middle East

Recent tensions at sea include allegations by Iran that Israel has carried out an attack on one of its cargo ships in the Mediterranean.

Military Exercise in Persian Gulf - East of Larak

It has been reported to UKMTO that Iranian military forces will be conducting a military exercise with live firings. Between 1330Z and 2030Z on 11 and 12 November 2020 the bounded by area:

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..

Iranian Forces Detain UAE Flagged Vessel