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RED LANTERN 26 exercise enhances regional coordination on maritime security

Maritime administrations and law enforcement agencies from the Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean have strengthened regional coordination and operational preparedness following the successful completion of the Regional Maritime Exercise RED LANTERN 26, conducted virtually from 2 to 5 February 2026. The exercise was carried out with the enablement of the Djibouti Code of Conduct-Jeddah…

Strengthening Maritime Security: Best Practices for the DCoC/JA Region

The Western Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Aden, and the Red Sea continue to face mounting threats to maritime security, affecting regional stability and global trade routes. Piracy, armed robbery, illicit trafficking, and maritime terrorism pose significant risks to both seafarers and commercial vessels navigating these high-risk waters. Attacks on commercial shipping in the Red…

Dialogue, Collaboration and Cooperation key to preserve Africa’s maritime security

Partner support, continuous dialogue, regional and international collaboration, have been hailed as key solutions in overcoming the common threats and challenges of maritime security in African nations. This sentiment was echoed at the 3rd International Conference on Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea and Red Sea, held in Stellenbosch, South Africa (5-6 September 2024).…

Regional States push for oil spill preparedness plan after MV Sounion attack

Collaboration and cooperation for oil spill preparedness and response is being considered to prevent an imminent ecological disaster threatening navigation security and coastal communities in the western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden. Signatory States to the Jeddah Amendment to DCoC, alongside international & regional partners, convened an extraordinary meeting to coordinate a response to…