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Strengthening maritime security in the Cook Islands through IORIS
The Cook Islands places a high priority on maritime security, reflecting the vast scale of its 1.9 million square kilometre Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Managing such an extensive maritime domain requires strong national coordination, reinforced by regional and...
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...
Protecting the coastline: insights from the Somaliland Coast Guard
Operating along one of the region’s most strategic coastlines, the Somaliland Coast Guard plays a key role in maintaining maritime security. In this interview, Khadar Maxamed Ciise discusses operational challenges, regional cooperation and the growing impact of...
IORIS and the future of maritime coordination: a Conversation with Ahamada Soilihi Hassani
What is the role of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) in regional maritime security? The Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) has played a crucial role in developing the regional maritime security architecture. With support from the European Union, the IOC has consolidated...
Forty-five Indo-Pacific countries unite in Manila to strengthen maritime cooperation via IORIS
In the past days, more than 120 officials representing 45 countries in the Indo-Pacific met in Manila to strengthen the multinational governance of IORIS — the coordination and information-sharing platform developed and implemented by the EU CRIMARIO project since...
IORIS in pictures: capturing coordination in action
A recent training session conducted by the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR), Sri Lanka, provided a real-time demonstration of how technology is transforming maritime security. The session was designed to familiarise fisheries officers with the...
IORIS in pictures: faces of maritime collaboration
A Glimpse into the Daily Efforts Behind Maritime Security This image, selected as one of the winning entries in the IORIS Photo Competition held in February, highlights the everyday efforts of maritime personnel working across agencies and borders. Sumbmitted by the...
IORIS in pictures: strengthening maritime coordination in the Philippines
As maritime challenges grow more complex, real-time information sharing and coordinated action are more vital than ever. This featured interview with SN1 Victor Vicente T. Viceral of the Philippine Coast Guard Command Center highlights how the IORIS platform supports...
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...
IORIS In support of Maritime Conservation in Latin America
Last week, CRIMARIO, in cooperation with WILD AID, organised a Regional Exercise (REGEX) with 14 agencies from 5 countries in Latin America to interoperate and better manage biodiversity and marine and coastal resources. Through the one-week exercise, IORIS...
Advancing Maritime Security and Cooperation Across the Indo-Pacific: 2nd IORIS Policy Board and Working Groups Meeting
Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Policy Board and Working Group Meeting of the IORIS platform took place last week in Colombo, marking another critical milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance maritime security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Over the course of...
Rapid Response at Sea: How the Philippine Coast Guard Tackled the MT Terra Nova Crisis with the contribution of IORIS
On August 15, the Motor Tanker (MT) Terra Nova capsized amid heavy monsoon rains that lashed large parts of the country. The 65-meter vessel was carrying nearly 1.5 million litres of industrial fuel, according to official reports. The incident occurred 3.6 nautical...
The Panama National Aeronaval Service joins the IORIS community
On September 26th, a significant milestone was reached as Panama officially joined the growing IORIS community. The IORIS Trial Agreement was formally delivered during a ceremony presided over by Subcom. Mayco Palacio, National Director of Aeronaval Operations,...