Maritime-security

Saudi Arabia has announced the formation of a multinational naval defense alliance to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, the Bab al Mandab Strait and the Gulf of Aden. The alliance held its third meeting Thursday in the Saudi city of Jeddah, where 15 countries signed a joint declaration. In a post on its X account, the Saudi Ministry of Defense said, “The number of countries that have signed the joint statement has reached 15. Thirteen countries have completed their national procedu...

Newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Khondkar Misbah Ul Azim paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. During the meeting, the prime minister assured him of the government’s full support for the modernization of the Bangladesh Navy and the enhancement of its capabilities. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office on Saturday and marked the naval chief’s first official meeting with the prime minister since assuming office. During the meeting, the prime...

The crew of the container ship that came under an Iranian attack off the coast of Oman has been rescued by local authorities. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said this in a statement on Sunday morning. Citing military authorities, the British maritime agency said the damaged vessel is located east of Oman and that its crew had been safely rescued. Through the ship’s CSO, officials aboard the vessel informed UKMTO that the crew had abandoned the ship and are current...