Maritime Security, the US strengthens the anti-Iran military force
The Secretary of Defense has ordered an ARG/MEU to be deployed in the Middle East, adding to the newly established package to enhance the protection of commercial vessels.
Maritime Security, US Navy meets representatives of shipping companies
Objective: to increase the security of commercial ships after the escalation of Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and in the Gulf of Oman.
MARSEC, multilateral meeting on maritime security in the Gulf of Oman
The meeting, hosted by Bahrain and which saw broad international participation, was made necessary by Iran's escalation of attacks on commercial ships.
Iran tests suicide drones in the Gulf of Oman. The commercial vessels are the targets?
If confirmed, it would be a further step in the war at sea against the US, linked to oil smuggling and arms supplies to the Houthis in Yemen.
MARSEC, new Iranian attack on a merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz
The US Fifth Fleet and a UK frigate intervene to help the ship, which is targeted by three IRGC fast boats.
Defence, the Combined Maritime Forces have a new Task Force: CTF 154
It will be in charge of the training in Middle East and will be led by Captain Oliver Herion, a veteran on education. The activities will be based on 5 pillars.
Defence, the international presence in the Gulf of Aden is strengthened
EUNAVFOR Task Force 465 and CTF 151 cooperate against piracy. The Italian frigate Luigi Rizzo and the South Korean Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin train together.
Maritime Security, the US trains with Israel on USV/ASV
Digital Shield drills in the Gulf of Aqaba between the 5th Fleet, Task Force 59 (AI) and the Jewish State. Objective: an operational force of 100 drones by the summer.
Africa, another episode of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
The captain, second and third officers of the Grebe Bulker abducted off Gabon. Kidnappings at sea have decreased, but have not ceased.
Africa, piracy returns to the Gulf of Guinea
Monjasa Reformer tanker seized in front of Congo Brazzaville. The escalation is driven by the Ukraine-Russia war and the humanitarian situation in the region.