UNCLOS

ISA Permit for Deep Sea Mining of Polymetallic Nodules

April 5, 2023

The ocean floor, covering more than 70% of the earth’s surface, remains one of the most unexplored and untapped resources. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an organization that regulates and controls the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources on ..

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What are High Seas?

March 11, 2023

After almost a decade of negotiations, countries have reached an agreement on a treaty to protect and sustainably use marine biodiversity beyond national boundaries on the high seas. This breakthrough comes after 2 weeks of talks at the Intergovernmental Conference ..

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21st IORA Annual Council of Ministers’ Meeting- Key Highlights

November 18, 2021

The 21st Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Annual Council of Minister’s (COM) Meeting was held in Dhaka on November 17, 2021. Highlights India took part in the conference in virtual mode. India was led by Minister of State External Affairs ..

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US Navy conducted Freedom of Navigation Operation in Indian Ocean Region

April 9, 2021

The US Navy recently conducted Freedom of Navigation Operation in the Indian Ocean Region near Lakshadweep. During the operation, the US warship entered the Exclusive Economic Zone of India without seeking prior consent from India. The warship that entered Indian ..

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INS Vajra commissioned to Indian Coast Guard

March 25, 2021

Indian Coast Guard Ship Vajra was commissioned to the Indian Coast Guard by Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, at Kattupalli in Chennai. Key Points INS Vajra was sixth in series of seven Offshore Patrol Vessel and was constructed ..

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Indo-Thai CORPAT, Coordinated Patrol held

November 20, 2020

The 30th Indo-Thai CORPAT is being held between Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy from November 18, 2020 to November 20, 2020. INS Karmuk, HTMS Kraburi along with the Dornier maritime aircraft are to participate in the CORPAT. The countries ..

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