Safeguarding maritime routes through cooperation: The Royal Thai Navy, PTT Public Company Limited and the EU CRIMARIO project strengthen coordination in high-risk areas
As recent episodes in the Red Sea have demonstrated, one of the most significant maritime challenges today is the transit through high-risk areas—particularly for oil tankers. Beyond the potential economic losses, the environmental consequences of an incident could be...
Forty-five Indo-Pacific countries unite in Manila to strengthen maritime cooperation via IORIS
In the coming three days, more than 120 officials representing 45 countries in the Indo-Pacific meet in Manila to strengthen the multinational governance of IORIS — the coordination and information-sharing platform developed and implemented by the EU CRIMARIO project...
IORIS Version 4 launched!
After 10 months of dedicated development and two rounds of consultation with key partners, we are proud to officially launch IORIS Version 4 — a major milestone that redefines the future of maritime information sharing and interagency coordination. As of now, the...
Strengthening maritime unity: over 100 officials convened in Cebu for the 3rd IORIS Steering Committee Meeting
Last week, more than 100 senior officials and maritime stakeholders from over 50 countries across the Indo-Pacific gathered in Cebu for a landmark event focused on enhancing maritime security and cooperation through IORIS. Over three days of intensive dialogue, live...
Tracking the Human Impulse: when endurance is supported by coordination and tech.
Driven by a mission to share the power of a deep, instinctive drive—the Human Impulse—Louis Margot seeks to inspire younger generations to take bold steps and engage in meaningful endeavours. With this purpose in mind, he has embarked on one of the most demanding...
SEGMAREX Exercise: A step forward in maritime safety and security
From 24 to 28 March 2025, maritime forces from across Latin America came together for SEGMAREX, a regional maritime exercise designed to strengthen interagency cooperation and operational readiness in response to shared maritime threats. Organised by the CRIMARIO,...
Sea Partnership 2025: advancing maritime cooperation between the Philippines and Thailand
The first iteration of the Sea Partnership Exercise (SEAPART25) concluded successfully on Friday, 21 March 2025, following three days of intensive, scenario-based collaboration between 14 national maritime agencies from the Philippines and Thailand. Organised under...
Historic seizure of nearly 76 tons of smuggled cigarettes in New Caledonia
In a landmark operation that highlights the power of international cooperation and technological support in maritime security, French Customs officers in Nouméa, New Caledonia, have carried out the largest-ever tobacco seizure on French national territory. On...
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