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Empowering women in maritime security: voices from Bossaso, Somalia
At the end of a recent maritime security Tabletop exercise in Bossaso, four women working in Somalia’s port and maritime administration shared their experiences, reflections, and aspirations. Their voices offered a powerful insight into both the progress made and the...
Voices of women in maritime: Génesis Hapuc Campos Govea, Coordinator of the National Vessels Satellite Monitoring Centre, Autoridad de los Recursos Acuáticos de Panamá (ARAP)
I am a maritime sector professional with over ten years of experience, whose career reflects commitment, vocation, and leadership in the sustainable management of aquatic resources. Currently, I serve as Coordinator of the National Vessels Fisheries Control and...
Voices of women in maritime: Edith RASOLONDRABAO, Head of international affairs and Maritime and River Harbour Agency. Agence Portuaire, Maritime et Fluviale, Madagascar
I am a maritime lawyer specialized in International Maritime Law. I worked as a Senior Legal Officer and have more than five years of experience in the Legislation and Litigation Service. I currently serve as the Head of the International Service at the Agence...
Voices of women in maritime: Adi Losana Maramanivanua, Fiji Immigration
For International Women’s Day, we asked women across the maritime sector three questions about their careers, progress in the industry, and what still needs to change. This is what Adi Losana said. What do you enjoy most about working in the maritime domain as a...
Voices of women in maritime: Anisilini Chung Customs Officer, Fiji Revenue & Customs Service
For International Women’s Day, we asked women across the maritime sector three questions about their careers, progress in the industry, and what still needs to change. This is what Anisilini said. What do you enjoy most about working in the maritime domain as a woman?...
Voices of women in maritime: Sharloth Fernandez Aguirre, National Directorate of Aquatic Spaces, Ecuador
For International Women’s Day, we asked women across the maritime sector three questions about their careers, progress in the industry, and what still needs to change. This is what Sharloth said. What do you enjoy most about working in the maritime domain as a woman?...
Voices of women in maritime: Ana Natuke, Fiji Immigration
For International Women’s Day, we asked women across the maritime sector three questions about their careers, progress in the industry, and what still needs to change. This is what Ana said. What do you enjoy most about working in the maritime domain as a woman?...
Voices of women in maritime: María Ángela Fuentes Calderon, Colombian Navy
For International Women’s Day, we asked women across the maritime sector three questions about their careers, progress in the industry, and what still needs to change. This is what Maria Angela said. What do you enjoy most about working in the maritime sector as a...
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...