On Monday 23 January, the French surveillance frigate Ventôse (F733) recovered 12 bales of cannabis from a suspect vessel in the Caribbean Sea. During a surveillance patrol off the Grenadine … Continue reading 1st Drug Seizure of the Year for French Forces in the Caribbean Sea
800 Thai fishermen sue Chevron subsidiary over oil spill
On 24 January, a committee of more than 800 Thai fishermen filed a lawsuit against Star Petroleum Refining Public Company (SPRC), a subsidiary of US energy giant Chevron, after an … Continue reading 800 Thai fishermen sue Chevron subsidiary over oil spill
Bulgarian Navy Neutralizes Two Drifting Mines
On 23 and 24 January, the Bulgarian Navy neutralised two drifting mines in its waters. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine have … Continue reading Bulgarian Navy Neutralizes Two Drifting Mines
‘Pisagua Sea’ a New Marine Protected Area
On 26 January, the Chilean Council of Ministers for Sustainable Development declared the "Pisagua Sea" a marine protected area. This decision was taken on the basis of recommendations from the … Continue reading ‘Pisagua Sea’ a New Marine Protected Area
Spanish Police Seize 4.5 Tons of Cocaine
On 24 January, Spanish police and customs officials boarded a livestock ship, "ORION V" (Togo flag), off the Canary Islands. The vessel was en route from Colombia to Beirut. Investigators … Continue reading Spanish Police Seize 4.5 Tons of Cocaine
Removal of the OS35 Cargo has Started
The removal of cargo from the the wreck of the bulk carrier OS35, which sank on 29 August 2022 after colliding with another vessel on its way out of Gibraltar … Continue reading Removal of the OS35 Cargo has Started
France Supports to Ecuador into the Fight against Drug Trafficking
In 2022, 201 tonnes of drugs were seized in Ecuador, down from 210 tonnes in 2021, with Europe the main destination for international drug trafficking from Ecuadorian ports. More than … Continue reading France Supports to Ecuador into the Fight against Drug Trafficking
Sea Shepherd split “back to the roots”
Last week, Captain Paul Watson and the national leaders of Sea Shepherd France, UK and Brazil split from Sea Shepherd Global and founded Sea Shepherd Origins. This split is the … Continue reading Sea Shepherd split “back to the roots”
What’s happening with Fight against piracy in GoG?
Piracy is reducing considerably in GoG especially with the help of UN operations, according to the Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee : "More naval patrols by coastal … Continue reading What’s happening with Fight against piracy in GoG?
Turkey to Require Insurance from Oil Carriers
Turkey has announced that from 1 December oil carriers passing through its straits will have to prove that they are insured. While this is aimed at maritime safety along its … Continue reading Turkey to Require Insurance from Oil Carriers