![Seizure of Weapon Shipment and Arrest of Weapon Smugglers with the help of IORIS](https://www.crimario.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-23-at-13.27.33.png)
Africa
![Seizure of Weapon Shipment and Arrest of Weapon Smugglers with the help of IORIS](https://www.crimario.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-23-at-13.27.33.png)
![Maritime Security: EU to become an observer of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment](https://www.crimario.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/24.-shutterstock_1347579776-1080x675.jpg)
Maritime Security: EU to become an observer of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment
The EU will soon become a ‘Friend’ (i.e., observer) of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment, a regional cooperation framework to tackle piracy, armed robbery, human trafficking and other illegal maritime activities in the North-Western Indian Ocean, including...![BALINN24: working together to enhance regional coordination and information sharing for safer and more secure seas](https://www.crimario.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0814-1080x675.jpg)
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...![Security and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea: EU Council launches EUNAVFOR ASPIDES](https://www.crimario.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/24.-shutterstock_1347579776-1080x675.jpg)
Security and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea: EU Council launches EUNAVFOR ASPIDES
The EU Council launched today EUNAVFOR ASPIDES. The objective of this defensive maritime security operation is to restore and safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf. Operation ASPIDES will ensure an EU naval presence in the area where numerous...![Peer learning in Mozambique for safety and security at sea](https://www.crimario.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MOZAMBIQUE-1080x576.jpeg)
Peer learning in Mozambique for safety and security at sea
Peer learning provides an opportunity for participants to share and discuss diverse perspectives, for a more well-rounded understanding of a topic. Moreover, the process facilitates collaboration and teamwork and helps build valuable skills, much needed when one...![Enhancing connectivity and interoperability around the Horn of Africa through IORIS](https://www.crimario.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/dhou-atalanta-copy.jpeg)
Enhancing connectivity and interoperability around the Horn of Africa through IORIS
Pirate Action Groups (PAG) operating in and around the Horn of Africa and the Somali Basin are once again back in the spotlight following recent incidents such as the hijacking of the MV RUEN, the unlawful boarding of the MV Lila Norfolk, and the confirmed...![We always need to communicate, especially in time of crisis.](https://www.crimario.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0349-1080x675.jpeg)
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...![CRIMARIO supports Seychelles to coordinate Disaster Risk Management](https://www.crimario.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PHOTO-2023-12-14-13-00-02-3-1024x675.jpg)
CRIMARIO supports Seychelles to coordinate Disaster Risk Management
In November 2023 the CRIMARIO team had planned a crisis management workshop between the 11th and the 15th of December in the Seychelles. However, due to unexpected circumstances the focus needed to change and the team had to swiftly adapt and carry out a workshop and...![Connecting and coordinating Maritime – IORIS training in Mogadishu](https://www.crimario.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Picture-1.jpg)
Connecting and coordinating Maritime – IORIS training in Mogadishu
EUCAP and CRIMARIO II organised a two-week training for members of Somali Police Force Department of Coast Guard, Somali Navy and Coast Guard and the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy. In total, 23 officers successfully completed the training on the IORIS...![Re-enforcing regional governance through IORIS for safety and security at sea in the Indo-Pacific region.](https://www.crimario.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_0421-1080x675.jpg)
Re-enforcing regional governance through IORIS for safety and security at sea in the Indo-Pacific region.
Over 80 officials from 21 African countries, across Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America, together with European partners, participated in the first IORIS Steering Committee Policy Board and Working Group Meetings in the past few days (16-18 October) in Nairobi....![Common Standard for the enhancement of Maritime Security and Safety in the Indo-Pacific region](https://www.crimario.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DCoC_1862-1080x675.jpg)
Common Standard for the enhancement of Maritime Security and Safety in the Indo-Pacific region
CRIMARIO II organised a workshop (9-13 Oct 2023) to test the effectiveness of the IORIS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), developed to enhance maritime security and safety in the Indo-Pacific region. During the course IORIS, the neutral and secure maritime...![Kenya coastal AIS network equipped by European Union CRIMARIO project](https://www.crimario.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2019-12-18-AIS-transfer-signature-x1000.jpeg)
Kenya coastal AIS network equipped by European Union CRIMARIO project
Mombasa Port, 18 December 2019: the EU CRIMARIO project, implemented by Expertise France, handed over a coastal AIS Network to Kenya under the authority of the JOC (Joint Operations Centre) in the port of Mombasa. The transfer of ownership was officially completed...[VIDEO] Testimonies about IORIS platform
In this video high representatives of Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, CRIMARIO and European Commission express their interest in IORIS platform. Testimonies recorded during the IORIS launch event in Victoria, Seychelles, September 4th, 2018. You...![Boost for blue economy as President Kenyatta commissions Bandari Maritime Academy](https://www.crimario.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2019-07-Uhuru-Bandari-Academy.jpg)