Page 9 - Indian Ocean

Indian mission in Sri Lanka denies Trincomalee oil tanks deal off

The Indian High Commission here has rejected Sri Lankan energy minister's claim that the deal between the two countries on Trincomalee oil tanks leased to the Indian Oil Corporation has been scrapped.

India can be the net security provider in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said India can take on the role of being the net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region as geopolitically it is a reliable partner in the IOR. "We live in a challenging geo-political landscape where countries not only have to face the threat of military aggression, but natural calamities which include pandemics like COVID-19 which has wreaked havoc in the last one year," Singh said. Therefore, when faced with threats across multiple dimensions, it is imperative for the nation to strengthen relations with countries with whom it shared converging views on key global issues, he said,addressing the inaugural session of Chiefs of the Air Staff Conclave at Aero India here. "Geopolitically India is a reliable partner in the Indian Ocean Region and can take on the role of being the net security provider in the region," he added. Noting that air power has and would continue to play a critical role in maintaining regional stabil

India to host Indian Ocean Region defence ministers' conclave next month

India will host the defence ministers of the countries of the Indian Ocean Region at a conclave during the upcoming Aero India in Bengaluru, officials said on Friday

China deployed fleet of underwater drones in Indian Ocean, says report

China has deployed a fleet of underwater drones called Sea Wing (Haiyi) glider in the Indian Ocean, which can operate for months on end and make observations for naval intelligence purposes

Lacking firepower

Patrol vessels must have adequate combat capabilities

New population of blue whales discovered in western Indian ocean: Study

Scientists have found evidence of a previously undiscovered population of blue whales living in the western Indian ocean based on an analysis of sound recordings from the region

The old and the new: Exploring Indian Ocean history on surface and in depth

The monsoon wind pattern makes the Indian Ocean relatively easy to cross both ways. In the Atlantic, by contrast, winds blow in one direction all year round

India kickstarts two-day naval drill with Russia in eastern Indian Ocean

India on Friday kick started a two-day naval exercise with Russia in eastern Indian Ocean, two weeks after it conducted the Malabar wargames with the US, Australia and Japan.

Widen the net

Deep sea fisheries policy must be liberalised

Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh visits naval air station in Campbell Bay

The air station, INS Baaz, keeps an eye on several critical international sea lanes passing through the Indian Ocean Region

India engaging with nations at strategic level in Indian Ocean: Navy Chief

India is actively engaging with nations at the strategic level in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) under the ambit of government initiatives, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh said on Friday

Sri Lanka to ensure no nation dominates Indian Ocean: Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that his country is against any country dominating the Indian Ocean and that it would stay neutral.

India, Aus to conduct 2-day naval exercise in Indian Ocean from tomorrow

The exercise comes in the midst of India''s tense border row with China and in the backdrop of growing activities by the Chinese navy in the Indian Ocean Region

US, Maldives sign defence deal to counter China's presence in Indian Ocean

The Trump administration is looking for strengthening alliances in the Indo-Pacific to counter China's growing presence in the region

In pics: Fire on MT New Diamond under control, Rescue ops by Indian Navy

The explosion on MT New Diamond, a Greek owned vessel, under charter by Indian Oil Corporation took place on September 3 when it was transiting in Sri Lankan exclusive economic zone

Oil tanker on fire off Sri Lankan coast towed to safety, fire 'localised'

ICG Fast Patrol Vessel Ameya with 1000 litres Oil Spill Dispersants has been deployed to augment pollution response efforts

Sri Lanka tows supertanker ablaze off coast, one crewman presumed dead

The fire was still raging on the New Diamond tanker carrying about 2 million barrels of oil

Grounded Mauritius ship operator apologises for oil leak in Indian Ocean

The operator of a Japanese bulk carrier which ran aground off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean apologised on Sunday for a major oil spill

Navy expanding presence in Indian Ocean after China border row: Report

The Indian Navy deployed a range of its frontline warships and submarines in the IOR when the border tension escalated after the Galwan Valley clashes on June 15

Beyond Galwan fastness: Energy security in Indian Ocean may be a challenge

Chances are any such disruption will not occur on the major shipping lanes but on some edge of the ocean between India and China