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 […]
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 platform, and was also the opportunity to take a nice picture showcasing how important interagency cooperation is. […]
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 Training Platform is fully operational, with the Operational Platform going live on 14 […]
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 […]
Celebrating Women in Maritime Security this International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day, today we gave the floor to one of our incredible IORIS partners in Latin America, highlighting the amazing work women are doing across the region to advance maritime security. 👏🌍 Today, we honour the incredible women working in maritime security, where they are making waves in a traditionally male-dominated field. […]
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 […]
Philippines: second Subcommittee on Maritime Cooperation with the European Union takes place in Manila
The second Sub-Committee on Maritime Cooperation (SCM) under the European Union – Philippines Partnership and Cooperation Agreement was held in Manila on 29 October. This 2nd maritime dialogue built on the accomplishments of the inaugural SCM held in Brussels in 2023. During the dialogue, the EU and the Philippines reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and […]
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 two days, participants engaged in plenary sessions and working groups, addressing key issues […]
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 […]
Refresh Training Began in Hargeisa for the Somaliland Coast Guard
Yesterday, the Somaliland Coast Guard in Hargeisa commenced a comprehensive refresh training program aimed at enhancing their maritime security capabilities. Led by CRIMARIO Representative Kenneth Neijnes and Senior Instructor Björn Beirens, the seven-day course will focus on equipping the Coast Guard with the skills needed to effectively use the IORIS platform. Both trainers are highly […]
New Zealand and CRIMARIO cooperate to boost maritime safety and security
On the 13 of June, the New Zealand Ministry of Transport, representing the 11 agencies of the New Zealand Maritime Security Oversight Committee signed a partnership agreement with CRIMARIO. This agreement aims to facilitate communication, coordination, and collaboration at sea at both national and regional levels. Both parties recognise the need to enhance Maritime Domain […]
Enhancing Maritime Crisis Management: CRIMARIO Partners with Madagascar to Strengthen National Coordination
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]CRIMARIO, in collaboration with the Maritime Information Fusion Center (MIFC) Madagascar, is organising a Workshop on Maritime Crisis Management (GCM) from May 27 to 31. The workshop aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of the staff responsible for crisis management within ministerial departments and national agencies that contribute […]
Seizure of Weapon Shipment and Arrest of Weapon Smugglers with the help of IORIS
The Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF) has recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully intercepting a shipment of weapons and apprehending four weapon smugglers. This operation was made possible through credible intelligence received at the PMPF headquarters, demonstrating the power and effectiveness of intelligence-driven policing in tackling illicit activities. Over the past two months, the […]
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 […]
2nd IORIS Steering Committee meeting, Colombo, 5-7 March 2024
More than 100 senior officials and representatives from over 60 agencies and authorities across the Indo-Pacific region, together with other regional actors, convened in Colombo from 5-7 March 2024 to consolidate and enhance the governance of IORIS, the Indo-Pacific regional information sharing platform designed to facilitate coordination and exchange of information to respond effectively to […]