Delamer Gerard

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

William Arthur Ward

[Maritime Security News @marsec_osn]

On Feb 18, U.S. 🇺🇸 @CENTCOM announced naval forces in the Red Sea destroyed an uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) in Houthi-controlled waters around Yemen.
Just a few days earlier, @USCG interdicted weapons shipment including components for USVs and UUVs.

https://t.co/reZKvo2wGT

[EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA @EUNAVFOR]

#OperationAtalanta 🇪🇸 ESPS #VICTORIA conducted a Local Maritime Capacity Enhancement activity with the Djiboutian Navy.

➡️ #EUNAVFOR is committed to supporting the capacities of local actors to improve maritime security in the area.

📍Djibouti, 30 October 2023

#MoreThanShips

[Delamer Gerard @DelamerGerard]

China and Philippines accuse each other over collisions in disputed South China Sea
https://t.co/b49S9bmv1P

[Delamer Gerard @DelamerGerard]

The 🇺🇸Pentagon has confirmed that it is sending the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and at least two amphibs to the Eastern Mediterranean in order to be ready for any possible crisis-response mission in 🇮🇱Israel or 🇵🇸Gaza https://t.co/q0WRRn0Ojy

[Delamer Gerard @DelamerGerard]

ReCAAP ISC: 84 armed robbery incidents against ships in Asia since January via @safety4sea https://t.co/gUE4P8kvpp

[Delamer Gerard @DelamerGerard]

Until November 30, training of trainers SWAIMS, an ECOWAS program financed by the European Union, which aims to improve maritime safety conditions in the Gulf of Guinea. #maritime #maritimesecurity

[Camões.IP @camoes_ip]

📍 Portugal: Curso de Formadores do Programa SWAIMS – Support to West Africa Integrated Maritime Security

Saiba mais 👉 https://t.co/7nqX4C1Oox

#Cam��esIP #Cooperação

[Delamer Gerard @DelamerGerard]

One More Time........

https://t.co/qsdP3yy7FJ

[Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade Gulf of Guinea @MDAT_GoG]

Weekly Report 40-23 has been released. Link to the publication : https://t.co/QueoCIY7B2 #piracy #GulfofGuinea #WestAfrica #MaritimeSecurity #Marsec

[ReCAAP ISC @recaapisc]

From 18 - 24 July 2023, three incidents of armed robbery against ships, and one attempted incident in Asia were reported to ReCAAP ISC. Of the four incidents, two incidents occurred to bulk carriers while underway in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS), and two incidents onboard a tank and a chemical tanker while anchored at Batam Anchorage and Dumai Port, Inner Anchorage respectively.

Full report – https://t.co/phaw26mFVX

#ReCAAP #maritime #safetyatsea #reporting #searobbery

[ReCAAP ISC @recaapisc]

From 11-17 July 2023, six incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to ReCAAP ISC.

Of the six incidents, five occurred on board ships while underway in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS), and one incident occurred at Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Indonesia.

Full report - https://t.co/MPU2MEF2R1

[Forces armées aux Antilles @FAA_Officiel]

#NARCOPS | Le 29/06, intervention du Patrouilleur La Combattante @MarineNationale sur un voilier large #Martinique #Caraïbes
Bilan : 1,7 tonne de cannabis + 2 kg cocaïne saisis / Stupéfiants & trafiquants remis aux autorités judiciaires #fortdefrance

[Delamer Gerard @DelamerGerard]

On May 21, the American shipowner Eagle Bulk Shipping announced the release of three officers, one Russian and two Georgians, from its bulk carrier Grebe Bulker after 18 days in detention. #MaritimeNews #maritimesecurity

[Captain Singh, FICArb, 73K @captsingh]

The crew of the captured bulk carrier GREBE BULKER is safely released
off the coast of Gabon in West Africa .
Amidst the turbulent seas of piracy, the safe release of the abducted crew members brings a glimmer of hope for maritime security.
@jurylady5
@Allesandere

[Delamer Gerard @DelamerGerard]

🇹🇷Turkey Reports Progress on Freeing Ships Blockaded by 🇷🇺Russia.
#ukraine #UkraineRussianWar #GrainEvent #GrainDeal
https://t.co/8xMtz3OSjW

[Delamer Gerard @DelamerGerard]

The CJN spoke in Lagos at the third edition of the 🇳🇬 Nigerian Admiralty Law Colloquium. All these legislative efforts are geared towards enhancing the potentials of Nigeria in the Deep Blue Project and the overall growth of economy
#nimasa #MaritimeLaw #Nigeria #maritimesecurity

[MARITIMAFRICA @maritimafrica]

CEMLAWS calls for access arrangements on distant water fishing

https://t.co/uo6sA2RtDv

#water #fishing #maritime #maritimafrica #marine #media #fisheries @CEMLAWS_Africa

[Delamer Gerard @DelamerGerard]

The FSO Safer supertanker holds more than 1.14 million barrels of oil. Its structure has been left exposed to direct weather with little or no maintenance since #Yemen's civil war started in 2015.
#Shipping #FSOSafer #Environmentdisaster #RedSea

[UNDP Arab States @UNDPArabStates]

The journey to #StopRedSeaSpill has begun.

A major oil spill from #FSOSafer off Yemen’s Red Sea coast would expose people to life-threatening toxins and affect the marine biodiversity of the region.

Here's how we are supporting @UN to avert disaster: https://t.co/Wz4pP2Iqku

[Delamer Gerard @DelamerGerard]

#Maritime security training session from 8 to 19 May opened at the #ISMI of @ARSTM_Abidjan. The theme is"The exercise of police powers at sea for women.
The EU a key financial partner of ISMI through the "Support to West Africa Integrated Maritime Security" project.@maritimafrica

[Delamer Gerard @DelamerGerard]

🌊LAUNCH of DRACCAR🌊

"DRACCAR" will be the first French research platform dedicated to the study of the effects of wind turbines on marine flora and fauna.
#Draccar #Sustainability #offshore @FrceEnergiesMar @insarouen

[Delamer Gerard @DelamerGerard]

Second vessel hijacked by 🇮🇷Iranian Authorities
#Iran #maritime #maritimesecurity

[Navy Lookout @NavyLookout]

Another oil tanker captured by🇮🇷 Iran yesterday.

IRGCN fast-attack craft swarmed Panama-flagged oil tanker MV Niovi in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing the merchant vessel to reverse course into Iranian territorial waters during an unlawful seizure.

🇺🇸USN video