News/Blogs – DCoC

Podcast: How DCoC/JA is working to create safer seas with Mr. Kiruja Micheni – DCoC/JA Project Manager

Many fail to grasp the ocean's significance until their shipments are delayed, piracy occurs, or loved ones vanish at sea, though such occurrences are rare compared to land accidents. African nations, in particular, heavily rely on maritime trade for both imports and exports, as well as job opportunities in seafaring. However, the capacity to support…

UKMTO: Recent Incidents at the Red Sea

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) manages a Voluntary Reporting Scheme (VRS) covering the Indian Ocean, specifically the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Arabian Sea. This program, in compliance with the Maritime Security Chart Q6099, is administered by the Maritime Trade Information Centre (MTIC) under the jurisdiction of UKMTO in Dubai. To see the…

EU becomes Friend of Djibouti Code of Conduct

The European Union is set to join the Djibouti Code of Conduct and its Jeddah Amendment as a Friend (i.e observer), following a formal approval of their invitation, by Signatory countries of the Code through its Secretariat. In a press statement issued on 22 April 2024, the EU has affirmed its strong support to the…

Welcome Message to Bahrain in the DCOC/JA

On behalf of Signatory States to the Djibouti Code of Conduct, the Republic of South Africa as Chair to its Steering Committee is delighted to extend a warm welcome to the Kingdom of Bahrain as it officially joins the signatories of the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC-JA). On March 6th, the…

BREAKING: Houthi assault on MV True Confidence marks first civilian casualties in Red Sea crisis

Three crew members lost their lives, and three out of four additional individuals sustained critical injuries in a missile attack on the MV True Confidence, carried out by Houthi rebels on March 6 at 11:30 am Atlantic Standard Time, southwest of Aden, Yemen. The vessel, a Barbados-flagged bulk carrier operated by Third January Maritime and…