Indonesia, Singapore reaffirm that Strait of Malacca will remain open and free for all Singapore and Indonesia have pledged to keep the Strait of Malacca open, safe and accessible to all, elevating maritime security to the forefront of a bilateral relationship that both countries see as critical to regional stability.The commitment came after talks on […]
Russia on Monday strongly condemned France’s detention of a Russian-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean, describing the action as illegal and warning that Moscow would take steps to safeguard its shipping operations.Reacting to France’s seizure of the tanker Tagor, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia considered the move unlawful, according to Reuters.“We consider such […]
Open, shut, open, shut: What’s up with Strait of Hormuz? Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz after the US denied ending the blockades on ships coming to or going from the Iranian ports. Iran’s IRGC naval command said it will take firm action against what it called US “bad-faith violations,” adding that […]
French President Emmanuel Macron French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced that France and the United Kingdom will jointly lead a multinational initiative to restore free and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions rise over control of the strategic waterway between the United States and Iran.The announcement comes amid growing geopolitical friction […]
Three Pakistan Coast Guard personnel were killed on Sunday after Baloch militants opened fire on a patrol boat in the Arabian Sea near the Iran border, marking the first-ever attack of its kind on a maritime security vessel, according to security officials.Intelligence and police officials said the boat was on a routine patrol in a […]
Qatar reopens sea routes, all vessels cleared to operate from Sunday / Image: file Qatar officially resumed full maritime traffic for all vessels starting Sunday, signalling a return to normal sea operations after days of precautionary restrictions linked to regional tensions.In a statement, the Qatar Ministry of Transport confirmed that navigation across the country’s territorial […]
Iran has said it is drafting a proposal with Oman to “monitor” the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the region continue to escalate and concerns grow over maritime security.Iranian diplomat Kazem Gharibabadi, quoted by state-run IRNA, said the proposal is “intended to facilitate and ensure safe passage and provide better services to ships passing […]
NEW DELHI: In a big boost for the Navy and Indian Coast Guard, the defence ministry on Tuesday signed contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III (maritime role) for the Coast Guard and surface-to-air vertical launch-Shtil missiles for the Navy.While the contract for ALH Mk-III (MR) was […]
Oman will showcase 45 vessels, including GCC navies, Royal Navy, and royal yachts at Qurum Beach/Image: X Muscat’s Qurum Beach will become the stage for an extraordinary maritime spectacle on November 21, 2025, as the Royal Navy of Oman leads a large-scale Fleet Review. The event will showcase 45 vessels from Oman and allied Gulf […]
NEW DELHI: Indian Navy ensures that no nation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) suppresses another with its “overwhelming” military and economic might, defence minister Rajnath Singh said Saturday, against the backdrop of China’s continuing strategic forays into the region. India’s aim is to develop IOR as “symbol of brotherhood and shared interests”, with its […]
