EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA and CRIMARIO sign a collaborative agreement concerning the use of the Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) platform
The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA and CRIMARIO signed a collaborative agreement concerning the use of the Indo Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) platform. This platform is a neutral and secure web-based maritime coordination and information sharing tool for national and regional multi-agency use. The partnership was signed by the project director of […]
Latin America Regional Exercise: IORIS used to exchange information among participants
Between the 10 and 14 of July, the Latin America Regional Exercise (LA REGEX) was carried out in Peru and Ecuador, coordinated respectively by the Lima Coast Guard Headquarters Command and by the Guayaquil Coast Guard Headquarters Command. During the exercise, which involved personals from both countries, different scenarios were implemented, from search and rescue, to […]
First IORIS Steering Committee Meeting in Bali to move towards the common management of the platform.
More than 90 senior officials and representatives from 53 agencies across the Indo-Pacific region, together with other regional actors are convening in Bali on 24-25 May 2023 to discuss about the future governance structure of the Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) platform. IORIS is designed to facilitate coordination and exchange of information among agencies and […]
Interconnecting national maritime agencies to strengthen maritime security and safety in the Philippines
On the 20 and 21 March 2023, eleven maritime Philippines agencies met in Manila and agreed to create a National IORIS Governance structure, to best serve the operational interests of the Philippines, IORIS being a neutral and secure information exchange and maritime coordinate platform serving the needs of national agencies across the Indo-Pacific. Once established, the structure would […]
For INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY we interviewed Marianne Peron-Doise, Political Adviser for CRIMARIO II project
What are today the greatest common challenges in maritime security? By far the most problematic source of maritime insecurity for States is the phenomenon of obstacles to the freedom of the seas. I would add that the most commonly cited risks and threats at sea, such as piracy, unreported and unregulated illegal fishing (IUU), maritime […]
Maritime agencies from the Horn of Africa and ATALANTA together to enhance maritime security
For the first time ever the Yemen Maritime Affairs Authority, the Somali Maritime Administration (Mogadishu), the Puntland Maritime Police Force, the Somaliland Coast Guard and the Djibouti Coast Guard coordinated their joint actions on maritime security and interdiction at sea, during a live TableTop Exercise (TTX). Students from the above-mentioned maritime agencies, who had completed […]
Fighting maritime threats through the IORIS platform
On the 6 and 7 December, more than 80 senior officials from 20 countries across the Indo Pacific met in Mahé, to discuss how IORIS, a neural and secure web-based communications tool, could be used to exchange information and respond effectively to maritime security threats and manage incidents at sea. During the two -day event, […]
Madagascar: IORIS platform users strengthen their know-how
The CFIM (Maritime Information Fusion Center), brings together the State authorities involved at sea (Naval Forces, Port Authorities, Search and Rescue Centre, Fisheries Surveillance, Environment, Gendarmerie, Police, Customs, etc.). Created in 2015 under the authority of the Prime Minister, the CFIM centralises all maritime data and processes it in order to alert to potential or […]
The Dutch frigate HNLMS Evertsen supports the utilisation of IORIS
The Netherlands warship, Evertsen, during a recent deployment into the Indo-Pacific region, while escorting HMS Queen Elizabeth on her maiden deployment during OP FORTIS 21, provided feedback on the access and use of the IORIS platform. “The IORIS platform offers a solution for national and regional partners, primarily in the Indian Ocean region, for coordinating […]
CRIMARIO – MASE Regional Maritime Exercise (CRIMASREX 21/1): Lessons Learnt
The CRIMARIO-MASE Regional Maritime Exercise 21/1 (CRIMASREX 21/1) debrief took place on Thursday 30 September 2021 with representatives from 17 participating agencies, belonging to 7 countries of the Western Indian Ocean. Participants reported on the positive outcome and lessons learnt, from the exercise, which was organised by the CRIMARIO project in collaboration with the MASE […]
Kick-off of the CRIMARIO – MASE Regional Maritime Exercise: CRIMASREX 21/1
[CRIMASREX, 20 September 2021] Official launch of the 3-day CRIMARIO – MASE Regional Maritime Exercise – CRIMASREX on Monday 20 September 2021, held virtually in the presence of Mr Raj Mohabeer, Officer in charge at Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), and Martin Cauchi-Inglott, CRIMARIO Team Leader. Conducted by EU CRIMARIO project in close collaboration with the […]
Participate in CRIMARIO webinars series #1
Now that the Inception Phase drawing to a close, EU CRIMARIO II is organising a series of webinars for decision-makers, maritime experts and managers of maritime centres of the Western Indian Ocean countries. South and Southeast Asia target audiences will be approached right after (May). Three introductory webinars titled “Discover CRIMARIO II and the IORIS […]
The IORIS Information Exchange Platform
Decisions concerning the exchange of information are of a highly sensitive nature because they may lead to negative repercussions related to the national security and defence, and/or sometimes influence in the exploitation of natural resources. Conversely, not exchanging information could also lead to detrimental consequences as authorities depend on timely access to accurate and up-to-date […]
IFC Singapore and EU CRIMARIO discuss maritime information sharing in Indian Ocean and Asia
The Information Fusion Centre (IFC) based in Changi, Singapore and EU CRIMARIO II project organised a first, productive, video-conference on the 30th June 2020, with a view to presenting briefs on their respective mission and objectives, and information-sharing tools (IRIS and IORIS). Both organisations had initial discussions on examining opportunities with a focus on complementarity […]
EU CRIMARIO, an active stakeholder of the amended Djibouti Code of Conduct
CRIMARIO participated in recent meetings organised by IMO under the Djibouti Code of Conduct amended in Jeddah named DCoC (JA): on 14-15 October to DCoC Coordination Committee and Regional Capacity Building Coordination Working Group, held in Djibouti, at DRTC; on 13-14 November to DCoC Regional high-level meeting of national focal points and donors held in […]