The Montreux Convention governs the passage of ships through the Turkish Straits, ensuring unrestricted transit for civilian vessels
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea was adopted in 1982. It lays down a comprehensive regime of law
Amidst global maritime trade, Thailand's recent ketamine bust highlights the ongoing battle against narcotics trafficking.
Amid rising drug trafficking in Santos port, Brazilian authorities reveal a 200% surge in cocaine seizures, prompting urgent action.
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the Russian Shadow Fleet has been operating in the murky waters of clandestinity and illegality
Honduran navy have intercepted over 2.7 tonnes of cocaine smuggled through speedboats in the Caribbean Sea.
Two helicopters from the Japanese navy crashed during a training exercise, resulting in the loss of one crew member
The Indian Navy intercepted a dhow in the Western Arabian Sea on April 13, seizing a staggering 940 kilograms of contraband narcotics.
In the vast maritime expanse, the delivery of the CAYOR patrol vessel marks Senegal's stride in combatting illicit activity at sea.
Spanish-Portuguese authorities collaborate to dismantle maritime trafficking network, seizing assets and arresting 19 in joint operation.
Safeguarding Mayotte's marine turtles is critical. Recent court rulings highlight ongoing efforts against illegal exploitation.
Recent events off Senegal’s coast highlight the relentless battle against maritime drug trafficking, revealing the underbelly of transnational crime. Senegalese authorities have announced the arrest of a suspected drug trafficker. “Alex” was apprehended through the collaboration of Interpol and the Guinean-Bissau judicial police.
Guardians of the Seas: EU’s Aspides Mission Thwarts Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea (Maritimes crimes)
Amidst Red Sea tensions, EU's Aspides mission stands as a stalwart guardian, repelling Houthi threats, securing vital trade routes."
The study estimates that up to 11 million tonnes of plastic waste lie on the ocean floor, serving as a resting place
As a result, Port Baltimore, one of the busiest ports on the East Coast, has been severely disrupted, with significant economic consequences.
Discover the illicit trade of Captagon, a potent stimulant, allegedly orchestrated by the Syrian regime network.
CEREMA warns: 74km² retreat by 2050, 450k residences threatened by 2100. Urgent action needed to mitigate coastal erosion risks.
Senegal's drive for marine conservation and sovereignty in EU fishing agreements: navigating towards sustainable seas
Unveiling Port Cyber Espionage: US Congress denounces Chinese infiltration. Ports around the world will have to deal with this growing threat.
Empowering Fisheries Management: ISMI’s Training Initiative in the Gulf of Guinea (Maritimes crimes)
From March 25 to 29, 2024, the French Cooperation project of the Interregional Maritime Security Institute (ISMI) organized a specialized training on “Fisheries Management” in Abidjan, with the support of the Fisheries Division of the Institut Agro de Rennes-Angers.
Spain's vigilant stance against maritime drug trafficking shines in its 2023 National Security Report amidst global turbulence.