#IFCIOR
welcomes the first International Liaison Officer (ILO) from ๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore.
ILOs from partner nations further our collaborative efforts to enhance Maritime Safety and Security in
#IOR
& beyond.
@indiannavy
@SGinIndia
@mindefsg
Delegation from
@EU_in_India
and
@EUCrimario
visited
#IFCIOR
. Briefed on the role of Centre in collaborative maritime security and safety in the region. Fruitful discussion on MDA, interoperability and information sharing for addressing maritime security challenges.
@indiannavy
Weather Warning 5/21
Low pressure area over SE Arabian Sea 14 May. Likely to move NNW across Arabian Sea & adjoining Lakshadweep area. May intensify into a Cyclonic Storm over east central Arabian Sea around 16 May & continue to move NNW.
#Tauktae
@indiannavy
(1/2)
Shri
@MansukhMandviya
Honโble Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways during his visit to
#IFCIOR
was briefed on efforts at developing collaborative
#maritime
awareness between national and international stakeholders towards ensuring safe and secure
#IOR
for seafaring community.
A team of 30 officers from Indian๐ฎ๐ณ & Australian๐ฆ๐บDefence Forces visited
#IFCIOR
, as part of General Rawat Young Officers' Exchange Programme.
Briefed on the
#MARSEC
situation in
#IOR
& the Centreโs collaborative efforts to enhance maritime safety & security.
@indiannavy
Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal, Chief of Naval Staff, Bangladesh ๐ง๐ฉNavy visited
#IFCIOR
.
Briefed on the maritime situation and collaborative efforts with partner nations and agencies towards furthering maritime safety and security.
@indiannavy
@theBDnavy
@ihcdhaka
@bdhc_delhi
1st International Liaison Officer (ILO) from Mauritius inducted in presence of HE Santi Bai Hanoomanjee, High Commissioner of Mauritius to India.
ILOs bring with them regional expertise that enhances collective understanding of overall MARSEC situation.
@indiannavy
@HCI_PortLouis
The team of International Liaison Officers gained immensely from the insightful discussions around the theme of "Maritime Security & Emerging Non-traditional Threats" at
#GMC2021
. The conclave also afforded valuable opportunity to interact with regional partners.
@indiannavy
During his visit to
#IFCIOR
, Admiral R Hari Kumar,
#CNS
interacted with the International Liaison Officers deputed to the Centre.
#CNS
encouraged the team at
#IFCIOR
to build on the collective strength & expertise to further collaborative
#maritimesecurity
& safety.
@indiannavy
During visit to
#IFCIOR
, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar was briefed on the collaborative efforts of the Centre towards maritime safety & security. He also interacted with the ILOs and commended their contribution.
@SpokespersonMoD
@indiannavy
@drajaykumar_ias
First International Liaison Officer (ILO) from Seychelles ๐ธ๐จ inducted in presence of HE Mr T. Selby Pillay, the High Commissioner of Seychelles to India. ILOs are one of the most important assets in our collaborative venture.
@indiannavy
@hci_seychelles
@seychellesFAD
Team
#IFCIOR
participated in the International Maritime Seminar held as part of
#MILAN2022
& presented during the session on 'Overcoming Non Traditional Threats at Sea: A Collaborative Approach'. US ILO gave a brief on MARSEC situation in Indian Ocean Region in 2021.
@indiannavy
As
#IFCIOR
becomes four years young today, we acknowledge the role & support of International Liaison Officers from partner nations and linkages with stakeholders worldwide.
The Centre remains committed to enhance Collaboration for Maritime Safety & Security.
@indiannavy
Team
#IFCIOR
welcomed two Officers from the South African Navy who have joined as Observers.
We look forward to sharing best practices in information sharing & collaborative maritime safety & security.
@hci_pretoria
@SANDF_ZA
@indiannavy
Analysis of Maritime Security
#MARSEC
incidents of 2020 undertaken by
#IFCIOR
to identify trends & emerging threats.
The analysis has been compiled into Annual Report, a maiden effort, towards ensuring safety & security of seafarers.
#SAGAR
Full report at
DG
@IDSAIndia
along with a team of research fellows & resident scholars visited
#IFCIOR
.
Briefed on collaborative MDA & overall MARSEC situation in IOR. This was followed by engaging discussions on avenues to collaborate for research & analysis.
@indiannavy
@SujanChinoy
As we celebrate our 3rd anniversary today,
#IFCIOR
remains committed to enhance Collaboration for Safety & Security in the maritime domain. We acknowledge the role & support of International Liaison Officers from partner nations & linkages with stakeholders worldwide.
@indiannavy
๐น๐ฟ Tanzanian delegation led by Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Tax, Minister of Defence visited
#IFCIOR
.
Briefed on collaborative MARSEC including bilateral white-shipping agreements, coastal radar system & role of
#IFCIOR
towards enhancing Maritime Safety & Security in
#IOR
@indiannavy
IFS officers undergoing Mid Career Training Program-I at
@SSIFS_MEA
visited
#IFCIOR
.
Briefed on the maritime situation in wider Indian Ocean Region (
#IOR
) and the Centre's collaborative efforts for furthering maritime safety and security.
@MEAIndia
@indiannavy
Engaging discussions with
@stableseas
on their recent report on โPirates of the Gulf of Guinea: A Cost Analysis for Coastal Statesโ. The report provides insightful perspective on indirect costs of piracy for regional countries.
@indiannavy
#IFCIOR
joined
@EMASOH_AGENOR
, the European initiative for maritime security in Strait of Hormuz, in a virtual interaction for enhancing cooperation & refining SOPs on information exchange between the organisations.
@indiannavy
Maritime security threats are monitored 24x7 at
@IFC_IOR
. Analysis of trends and patterns culminates in the Monthly Maritime Security Update (MMSU). 215 maritime security incidents monitored in Dec 20. Access full MMSU at . (1/3)
@indiannavy
๐ขJoint India ๐ฎ๐ณ โ EU ๐ช๐บ Online Workshop on Maritime Domain Awareness & Interoperability organised by
#IFCIOR
&
@EUcrimario
Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff
@indiannavy
is now delivering his opening remarks.
Watch live
@USNavy
delegation led by Vice Admiral Karl Thomas, Commander of
@US7thFleet
visited
#IFCIOR
.
US delegation was briefed on the maritime pattern of life observed in
#IOR
& collaborative efforts to enhance maritime safety and security through information sharing.
@indiannavy
A delegation from
@UNODC
Global Maritime Crime Programme(GMCP) accompanied by Officers from Bangladesh, Maldives & Sri Lanka visited
#IFCIOR
.
Briefings by
@UNODC_MCP
&
@IFC_IOR
were followed by discussions on information processing, sharing & data analytics.
@indiannavy
During visit to
#IFCIOR
, VAdm G Ashok Kumar (Retd), National Maritime Security Coordinator was briefed on the maritime security situation in IOR & adjoining seas.
#NMSC
commended the ILOs for their collaborative efforts towards maritime safety & security.
@indiannavy
A Delegation led by Lt Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman, SGP, psc, PSO, Armed Forces Division Bangladesh visited
#IFCIOR
Briefed on Centre's functioning, role of International Liaison Officers and importance of bilateral white-shipping agreements
@ihcdhaka
@MEAIndia
@theBDnavy
@indiannavy
An enriching interaction with
@JIATFWest
to enhance maritime security across a wide spectrum. IFC-IOR remains committed to collaborate with partners to promote Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
@indiannavy
Workshop on Tsunami Warning System conducted for ILOs at
#IFCIOR
by
@ESSO_INCOIS
.
The Indian Tsunami Early Warning System functions as a Tsunami Service Provider for
#IOR
and is an integral part of the Global Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System.
@moesgoi
@indiannavy
During their visit to
#IFCIOR
, Japan Coast Guard delegation was briefed on the maritime security situation in wider Indian Ocean Region and the Centre's collaborative efforts for furthering maritime safety and security.
@JapaninIndia
@IndianEmbTokyo
@JCG_koho
@indiannavy
Fruitful interaction with Mr Vijayendra Bidari, IPS from the ๐ฎ๐ณ National Central Bureau of
#INTERPOL
during his visit to
#IFCIOR
.
Engaging discussions on avenues for collaboration & info sharing to counter maritime crime for furthering maritime security.
@INTERPOL_HQ
@indiannavy
Deputy High Commissioner of South Africa, Mr Cedrick Crowley visited
#IFCIOR
& was briefed on Centre's role in collaborative maritime security. He also graced the farewell ceremony of the observers deputed at IFC-IOR from South African Navy.
@hci_pretoria
@SANDF_ZA
@indiannavy
Update 1
#Cyclone
#Tauktae
in Arabian Sea likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and further intensify into very severe cyclone storm PM 15/ AM 16 May. Likely to move NNW and cross between Porbander and Naliya, India on 18 May.
Weather Warning 5/21
Low pressure area over SE Arabian Sea 14 May. Likely to move NNW across Arabian Sea & adjoining Lakshadweep area. May intensify into a Cyclonic Storm over east central Arabian Sea around 16 May & continue to move NNW.
#Tauktae
@indiannavy
(1/2)
Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan AVSM, VM
#CINCAN
visited
#IFCIOR
& was briefed on contemporary
#MARSEC
challenges & Centre's collaborative efforts.
Interactions during the visit focused on analysis of various maritime security incidents in the wider
#IOR
.
@indiannavy
@AN_Command
Workshop conducted by
@nmfindia
for ILOs of
#IFCIOR
provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives related to
#MARSEC
with leading experts in the field
#UNCLOS
, Maritime Law & Maritime Governance Architecture.
@indiannavy
Monthly Maritime Security Update
#MMSU
in keeping with vision of
#SAGAR
.
219 incidents involving piracy & armed robbery, contraband smuggling, IUU fishing, irregular human migration & maritime incidents monitored by
#IFCIOR
during Feb 21. Access MMSU at
During his visit to
#IFCIOR
, Defence Secretary of
#India
๐ฎ๐ณ Shri Giridhar Aramane was briefed on the Centre's collaborative efforts to enhance maritime safety & security. The Def Secy commended the efforts and thanked ILOs for their contribution.
@SpokespersonMoD
@indiannavy
#IOR
Wx Dec 21
#BayofBengal
- Low Pressure Area S of 5ยฐN. Cyclonic storms originate between 5ยฐ-10ยฐN.
South Indian Ocean- Tropical Disturbance originate between 10ยฐ-15ยฐS & 90ยฐE-120ยฐE, track W-SW & may re-curve towards S-SE after crossing 15ยฐS.
@indiannavy
Fruitful interaction between
#IFCIOR
and
@IMB_Piracy
on maritime security challenges like piracy and armed robbery.
Information sharing and collaboration identified as key enablers to enhance synergy amongst all stakeholders.
@indiannavy
#IOR
Weather - Mar 22
Very low to rare possibility of Tropical Cyclone Generation in wider
#IOR
.
Thunderstorm activity over
#ArabianSea
starts in second half of the month.
Few disturbances south of
#BayofBengal
due to northward shifting of ITCZ
@indiannavy
#IOR
Weather - Feb 22
#BayofBengal
- Low probability of depression/ cyclonic storm formation.
#ArabianSea
- Tropical disturbances unlikely.
South Indian Ocean - Moderate winds with likely tropical disturbances originating around 15ยฐS & 95ยฐE.
@indiannavy
๐ข New Publication
#IFCIOR
has started publication of Weekly Maritime Security Update (WMSU).
WMSU presents granular data on maritime security & safety incidents.
Access latest WMSU:
All reports at:
@indiannavy
Admiral Fahad S Al-Ghofaily, Chief of Staff, Royal Saudi Naval Forces, during his visit to
#IFCIOR
held discussions focused on contemporary
#MARSEC
threats, info sharing mechanisms, Centre's collaborative efforts & role of ILOs.
@modgovksa
@IndianEmbRiyadh
@indiannavy
39 IFS officers including 02 Bhutanese ๐ง๐นdiplomats of 2022 batch
@SSIFS_MEA
visited
#IFCIOR
.
Briefed on complexities of the maritime domain,
#MARSEC
challenges in wider
#IOR
, mechanisms for info sharing & Centre's role in line with India's vision of SAGAR.
@MEAIndia
@indiannavy
#IOR
Weather - Jan 22
#BayofBengal
- Low probability of Depression/ Cyclonic Storm formation.
#ArabianSea
- Tropical Disturbances unlikely.
South Indian Ocean - Strong Westerly winds (30-40 Kn), known as roaring Forties prevail to the S of 35ยฐS.
@indiannavy
High Commissioner of Seychelles ๐ธ๐จ HE Mrs. Harisoa Lalatiana Accouche visited
#IFCIOR
.
Briefed on the
#MARSEC
situation in
#IOR
, role of ILOs & Centre's collaborative efforts towards enhancing regional maritime safety and security.
@indiannavy
@hci_seychelles
@MEAIndia
A delegation led by Cmde Adil Hamood Al Busaidi, Director, Oman Maritime Security Centre visited
#IFCIOR
. Briefed on data analytics, white shipping info exchange mechanisms,
#MARSEC
challenges & Centre's collaborative efforts in enhancing MDA in
#IOR
@MG_MOD_OMAN
@OmanEmbassy_Ind
Engaging discussions on the complexities of Maritime domain with the DG & researchers from Centre for Air Power Studies
@CAPS_INDIA
during their visit to
#IFCIOR
.
Also briefed on Centre's efforts towards furthering collaborative maritime safety & security in
#IOR
.
@indiannavy
#IOR
Weather forecast Aug 21 on
#IFCIOR
website.
#BayofBengal
- Low probability of intensification of cyclonic storms to severe cyclones due to high vertical wind shear.
#ArabianSea
- No cyclonic storms have been recorded in August. Report at
Fruitful discussions with Vice Chancellor & Directors of Indian Maritime University during virtual interaction on
#MaritimeSecurity
.
Engagement with academia vital for enhancing knowledge base & furthering research in maritime domain, including blue economy.
@IMU_HQ
@indiannavy