Chinese delegation woos Indian entrepreneurs for expoThe expo will see participation of nations along the maritime silk route. There will be several new initiatives including providing interpr...
14 Jul, 2016, 03.26 PM IST
Missing Malaysian ship with Indian crew found: ReportMMEA commander said the 'MV Sah Lian' was found about 25 nautical miles away from Tanjong Baram near Miri yesterday evening.
11 Sep, 2015, 03.16 PM IST
Hijack feared as Malaysian ship with Indian crew goes missingA cargo ship missing for a week with 14 crew members, including Indians, is feared to have been hijacked in the piracy-prone South China Se...
10 Sep, 2015, 06.15 PM IST
Pirates continue to strike in South East Asian waters: International Maritime BureauFive small tankers were hijacked in the waters of South East Asia in the second quarter of 2015, bringing the total number of vessels to 13.
22 Jul, 2015, 08.55 PM IST
Global piracy on the rise: International Maritime BureauThe report also found that after a steady drop in global piracy over the last few years, attacks rose 10 per cent in the first quarter of 2...
01 Jul, 2015, 05.13 PM IST
Government advises Indian ships to be 'extra cautious' in Malacca Strait, South East AsiaThe government has asked Indian ships sailing in the Malacca Strait and South East Asia to be "extra cautious" and take necessary security ...
29 Mar, 2015, 01.54 PM IST
IMB concerned over rise in hijacking cases in Southeast AsiaIn 2014, 10 vessels were hijacked, seven fired upon, 78 boarded and 21 vessels reported attempted attacks against their vessels.
10 Sep, 2014, 01.05 PM IST
Security stepped up in RameswaramSecurity has been stepped up in this island following an alert from the IB that terrorists plan to sneak in through the Palk Strait in Sri ...
22 Aug, 2013, 01.15 PM IST
- India, Japan hold first maritime affairs dialogue
Maritime security including non- traditional threats and cooperation in shipping were among key issues discussed during the first India-Jap...
31 Jan, 2013, 08.38 PM IST
- Shift high risk area in Arabian Sea: India tells IMO
"India has raised the matter with Maritime Safety Committee at IMO to shift the High Risk Area West of 65 degree East Longitude," Minister ...
10 Dec, 2012, 04.25 PM IST
- There is unprecedented co-operation between countries against piracy: Pottengal Mukundan
The primary reason for the attacks in Somalia is that some parts of Somalia have no effective government or law enforcement infrastructure.
13 Aug, 2012, 11.58 AM IST
- India issues advisory to merchant vessels on fishing activity
In a written reply, Defence Minister A K Antony informed the House on the steps taken by the government following the February 15 incident.
14 Mar, 2012, 03.08 PM IST
- Pirate hijackings show decline in 2011
Pirate attacks that end in successful hijacking off Somalia have declined in the first nine months of the year to 24 vessels from 35 in the...
24 Oct, 2011, 04.00 AM IST
- Somalia jails 6 for flying in ransom money to pay pirates
The International Maritime Bureau said pirates took a record 1,181 hostages and seized 53 ships in 2010, all but four by Somali pirates.
27 Jun, 2011, 05.33 AM IST
- Chinese sailors safe after evading pirate attack: IMB
Chinese sailors reported missing after their vessel was attacked off Somalia are now safe after coalition forces helped them repel the pira...
17 Dec, 2008, 03.29 PM IST
- Pirates seize Indian dhow
Armed pirates seize Indian dhow with 13 crew off Somalia.
21 Oct, 2008, 04.37 PM IST
- India pledges 'serious efforts' over ship hijack
India is making serious efforts to free the crew of a vessel seized off the coast of Yemen last month, and warned that the threat from mari...
02 Oct, 2008, 01.44 AM IST