Maritime Security
Drone attack hits Indian-crewed tanker Bochem Marengo in Strait of Hormuz
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A drone struck the Hong Kong-flagged tanker Bochem Marengo on the night of June 12-13, damaging parts of the vessel but leaving all Indian crew members unharmed.
The United States has delivered four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles to the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The handover aims to boost maritime domain awareness. The systems were turned over during a ceremony in Subic.
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India summoned the US charge d’affaires on Wednesday after a US strike on the commercial vessel Settebello off Oman left three Indian crew members missing. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack and called for de-escalation in the region.
A South Korean investigation has confirmed that two unidentified flying objects struck the HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz last Monday, causing an explosion and fire. The findings have prompted Seoul to review participation in a U.S.-led security initiative.
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South Korea's Coast Guard seized two Chinese fishing boats near Baengnyeong Island on Saturday for illegal fishing in its waters. One Chinese sailor died during the operation after suffering cardiac arrest.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that in this era of changing geopolitics, oceans have returned to the center of the world's power balance, and India bears the responsibility to provide leadership with confidence. Addressing an event in Kolkata, he referred to the escalating conflict in West Asia, which could adversely impact the global economy and energy security. Singh emphasized the importance of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf region.
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The Kenya Navy has launched Operation Bahari Moja, a multinational initiative to counter piracy and drug trafficking in the Western Indian Ocean. Led by Major General Paul Otieno, the operation unites forces from Kenya, Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar. It also provides training for junior officers under instruction.
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