Tag: Indian Ocean

Piracy has resurged due to the diversion of shipping routes from the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to the Cape of Good Hope, primarily caused by aerial attacks from Iran-backed Houthi militants.

Operation ATALANTA, the European Union's naval mission against piracy, has provided information regarding the piracy incident involving the Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier MV Abdullah, which was seized in the Indian Ocean on 12th March.

Maritime Security Centre Horn of Africa (MSCHOA) raises concern over recent Somali piracy activity in the Indian Ocean. 

The American P&I Club has issued an alert to warn its members to take enhanced precautions when transiting the Red Sea and Indian Ocean Area. 

According to International news, container ship CMA CGM Symi, attacked by an Iranian drone in the Indian Ocean early on 24th November. The ship suffered some damage, but the crew were all reported safe.

According to Gard P&I Club, regional conflicts, military activity, and political tensions continue to pose threats to commercial vessels operating in high risk areas such as the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Western Indian Ocean.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Monthly Piracy Report for the month of June, where piracy incidents are presented.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published its Monthly Piracy Report for the month of May, where piracy incidents are presented.

The United Nations Contact Group on Piracy in the Western Indian Ocean has been advised to pay attention to increased cases of migrant smuggling and illegal fishing, as it expands its focus following a decrease in piracy activity in the region.

A French navy vessel operating in the Middle East as part of a US-led coalition seized four separate shipments of drugs worth $108 million over the past month, according to an announcement of the coalition.