maritime security

New York, April 2 Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called on Thursday for joint action to exert diplomatic and economic pressure to open the Strait of Hormuz, which has been "seized" by Iran.Speaking at a meeting of about 40 countries, including India, convened from London on the...

Mumbai, April 2 Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have caused severe economic impact and energy instability in the region, Indian Navy chief Admiral D K Tripathi said on Thursday amid the conflict in West Asia.Speaking at an event where INS Sunayna, an offshore patrol vessel, set sail from...

Porbandar, April 2 The Indian Coast Guard has relocated its offshore patrol vessel, ICGS Shaurya, from Chennai to Porbandar, effective April 1, to enhance operational capabilities along the strategically important Gujarat coast.This move underscores the Coast Guard's continued commitment to...

Mumbai, April 2 Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have caused severe economic impact and energy instability in the region, said Indian Navy Chief Admiral D K Tripathi on Thursday, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Admiral Tripathi stated that competition at sea is no longer limited to...

Washington, April 1 – US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran’s new leadership has sought a ceasefire with the United States, even as he signaled continued military pressure until key maritime conditions are met. In a post on social media, Trump claimed that Iran’s current...

April 1, New Delhi: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Wednesday that the country's Foreign Minister will meet with representatives from 35 nations this week to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz.PM Starmer said the talks will focus on protecting ships and seafarers, ensuring...

New York, April 1 A global maritime company has called for an independent international investigation into an attack on one of its crude oil tankers last month, which killed an Indian crew member, describing it as a threat to global shipping and trade stability.Safesea Group Chairman Dr. S V...

Washington, April 1 – US President Donald Trump signaled a potential shift in American policy regarding securing the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that other countries may need to take responsibility for protecting the critical shipping lane once US operations conclude.Trump told reporters in...

Washington, March 31 – US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Tuesday that Washington has already taken steps to "create the conditions" for keeping the Strait of Hormuz operational, even as military operations against Iran continue."There are many more vessels passing through today than...

Wellington (Tamil Nadu), March 31 Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, emphasized the force's crucial role in protecting national maritime interests while also shedding light on evolving trends in naval warfare.Addressing the 81st Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College in...

Panaji, March 31 Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, said on Tuesday that recent global developments reaffirm the need for a strong navy, and with rising strategic competitions and conflicts, the Indian Navy remains the prime manifestation of the country's maritime power.He...

Washington, March 30 – The United States expects to achieve its military objectives against Iran “in a matter of weeks, not months,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, asserting that key targets, including Tehran’s air force, navy, and missile capabilities, are already being dismantled even as...

Moscow, March 30 Russia will continue to supply energy resources to Havana, the Kremlin said on Monday, as a Russian tanker carrying the first consignment of 773,000 barrels of oil arrived at a Cuban port."We will continue to work on this. Given the difficult situation the Cubans are now in...

March 27, New Delhi: Foreign ministers from the G7 – Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States – are meeting near Paris under the French presidency to discuss major global crises, including conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, along with broader regional...

New Delhi, March 27 India has signed White Shipping Information Sharing (WSIS) agreements with five countries in the last five years to enhance maritime domain awareness, the government informed Parliament on Friday.White shipping information refers to the exchange of information on merchant...

The Indian Navy's IOS SAGAR initiative has achieved a significant milestone in promoting regional maritime cooperation with the successful completion of an intensive Harbour Training Phase at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. The Ministry of Defence stated that this initiative reinforces...

Singapore, March 26 With the Strait of Hormuz almost closed amid the ongoing war in the Gulf region, merchant vessels, including oil tankers, have started to queue up at ports across Asia while operators wait for clarity, a media report said on Thursday.Sourcing data that showed longer queues...

Moscow, March 26 Moscow will provide naval escort to ships carrying Russian cargo, following increasing instances of Western navies intercepting such vessels, the country's maritime board announced.The Maritime Board of Russia, headed by Kremlin aide Nikolai Patrushev, announced a set of rules...

New Delhi, March 26 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will visit Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay in France from Thursday to Friday to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) with partner countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement...

Tehran, March 26 – As the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate, Iran has announced that it will not impose restrictions on vessels belonging to five "friendly" countries, including India, allowing them to pass through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz even as access remains...