Voices of women in maritime: Captain Rahma Muuse Ali, Somaliland Coast Guard HQ Hargeisa Command Centre
For International Women’s Day, we spoke with Captain Rahma Muuse Ali, who works for the Somaliland Coast Guard HQ Hargeisa Command Centre. a dedicated officer whose career reflects both passion and purpose. Born at sea, she developed a lifelong connection to the maritime domain that later shaped her professional path. Based in Hargeisa, she serves […]
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 even more severe. Similar situations may be faced by any oil company worldwide; therefore, preparedness for […]
Operational readiness and regional Coordination: MRCC Chile demonstrates the strategic value of information sharing
In an era marked by complex maritime threats and heightened regional interdependence, the capacity for real-time coordination across agencies and borders is essential. Exercises such as “REGEX LATAM SEGMAREX” are more than training—they are operational simulations that test systems, validate procedures, and reinforce partnerships. The image featured in this article was submitted by MRCC Chile as part of a photo […]
IORIS in pictures: strengthening maritime coordination in the Philippines
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] 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 collaboration, training, and operational readiness—captured through a powerful image taken during a […]
Strengthening maritime unity: over 100 officials convened in Cebu for the 3rd IORIS Steering Committee Meeting
Last week, more than 100 senior officials and maritime stakeholders from over 50 countries across the Indo-Pacific gathered in Cebu for a landmark event focused on enhancing maritime security and cooperation through IORIS. Over three days of intensive dialogue, live demonstrations, and collaborative planning, participants worked to strengthen themultinational governance of the IORIS platform and […]
Enhancing Port Security Through Information Sharing: The RECOPORT-ESA 25 Exercise
Sharing critical port security information is essential to ensuring safe and efficient port operations while effectively responding to emerging security challenges. Ports must work closely with information-sharing organizations, leveraging secure platforms to exchange vital information. Additionally, identifying security gaps, clearly defining roles and responsibilities, and implementing measures to deter, detect, and respond to illegal activities […]
CRIMARIO at the EU & Latin America and the Caribbean bi-regional seminar on peace, security and defence challenges
On September 17, 2024, civilian and military experts from 35 European Union (EU), Latin American, and Caribbean (LAC) countries, along with key decision-makers, gathered in Cartagena, Colombia, for the Fourth Seminar on Security and Defense. The seminar, organized by the European External Action Service (EEAS), the European Security and Defence College (ESDC), and the Spanish […]
German and Philippine organizations and entities Train Together for Safer Indo-Pacific Seas
On September 15, the German Navy and the Philippine Navy, Coast Guard, and the National Maritime Centre conducted a valuable reporting exercise using the IORIS platform, showcasing its effectiveness in enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness through coordination and collaboration. Participants from the Philippine side included the Navy National Information and Operations Fusion Centre, the Navy Maritime […]
Philippine agencies exercise together to consolidate coordination in ensuring safer and more secure seas
On the 25 and 26 of April, the Philippine National Maritime Centre (NMC), with the support of CRIMARIO coordinated the second iteration of the large-scale interagency Tabletop and Field Training Exercise ALALAYAN 2024. Organized in Palawan, the exercise saw the participation of 22 agencies from the Philippines; it aimed to test and enhance the interoperability among […]
BALINN24: working together to enhance regional coordination and information sharing for safer and more secure seas
Between the 22 and the 25 of April, 22 agencies from 9 countries (Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius Mozambique, Reunion, Seychelles, Tanzania), including two Regional Centres (Regional Centres: RCOC Regional Coordination Operation Centre, RMIFC (Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre), and EUNAVFOR Atalanta participated in the Tabletop / command Post exercise “BALINN2024”. Co-organised by CRIMARIO and […]
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and France together for a Tabletop / Command Post Exercise
CRIMARIO organised seventeen exercises in 2023, enhancing partners’ collective response capabilities and operational readiness in various maritime scenarios. Building on this success and understanding, CRIMARIO organised a virtual maritime domain awareness exercise in Latin America from 18 to 22 March of this year. The Tabletop / Command Post Exercise involved Colombia (Navy, Pacific and Caribbean […]
We always need to communicate, especially in time of crisis.
Maritime is constantly vulnerable to crisis, being it related to cybersecurity or piracy incidents, accidents (collisions or oil spills) or fatalities. No matter what the challenge is, handle the crisis with a trained and responsive team is essential to limit the damages. Moreover, how you communicate internally and externally can come to define how your organisation is […]
SISYPHUS: a dynamic maritime exercise enhancing IORIS uptake across the Indo-Pacific Region
With a growing community now proficient in IORIS, spanning over 55 organizations across the Indo-Pacific, there is a need to foster deeper engagement at both national and regional levels. What best way to involve different agencies through an exercise which will run continually in the Info-Pacific region? Sisyphus, an ongoing exercise in the Indo-Pacific designed by […]
Successful IORIS Regional Exercise in the Gulf of Aden/Horn of Africa region
This past week marked an important and necessary moment in enhancing maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Aden/Horn of Africa region as the project conducted a comprehensive regional exercise. Our dedicated participants from the Jordanian Maritime Authority, Royal Jordanian Navy, Yemen Maritime Affairs Authority, and Oman Maritime Security Centre showcased exemplary teamwork and […]
Philippine agencies work together to enhace national inter-agency coordination and information sharing on securing safe seas
19 Philippine national maritime law enforcement agencies worked together this week to facilitate and enhance national inter-agency information sharing and operational coordination among them with the main goal of securing the Philippine maritime jurisdiction. The Command Post Exercise “PAGHAHANDA” 2023 was jointly organised by the Philippines’ National Coast Watch Center (NCW Center) and CRIMARIO II […]