Maritime Security

This page collects the 118 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Maritime Security”. Coverage spans news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with International Relations, Diplomacy, and Military Conflict.

1. Sun, Nov 11 item
   1. Somali pirates seize Iranian fishing vessel Azini in the Indian OceanSomali pirates hijacked the Iranian fishing vessel Azini carrying 23 people off the coast of northeastern Somalia, raising concerns that the ship could be used as a floating base for further attacks oMiami-Dade County
2. Thu, Oct 291 item
   1. U.S. Customs and Border Protection showcases expanded maritime security and drug interdictions at Port MiamiU.S. Customs and Border Protection demonstrated its expanded security operations at Port Miami, highlighting increased maritime patrols, aircraft, and personnel shifted from the southwest border to FlMiami-Dade County2 reports
3. Mon, Sep 141 item
   1. Iranian cargo ship struck off Qeshm Island leading to postponed talksAn Iranian cargo vessel was struck early Sunday off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Tehran to postpone a planned briefing with neighboring countries regarding shipping management in thMiami-Dade County
4. Sat, Sep 51 item
   1. U.S. Southern Command destroys narco-refueling station in Eastern PacificU.S. military forces intercepted and scuttled a floating refueling station used by the Los Choneros drug trafficking organization. This action marks the beginning of the second year of Operation SouthMiami-Dade County
5. Wed, Aug 261 item
   1. Iran and Oman diplomats discuss managing ship traffic in the Strait of HormuzDiplomats from Iran and Oman met on Tuesday to negotiate a phased plan for reopening and managing ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway has been largely closed to transit for nearly Miami-Dade County
6. Sat, Aug 221 item
   1. Somali pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of YemenSomali pirates have seized an oil products tanker near Yemen, marking the sixth commercial vessel hijacking in the region since April. This incident is part of a recent resurgence of piracy across theMiami-Dade County2 reports
7. Fri, Aug 211 item
   1. Federal authorities arrest 11 foreign nationals on cruise ships in BostonFederal agents arrested 11 foreign nationals aboard two cruise ships in Boston as part of an investigation into the distribution of child sexual abuse material. The individuals are being processed forHillsborough County
8. Tue, Aug 181 item
   1. President Trump rejects talks with Iran as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalatePresident Trump stated the U.S. has no planned negotiations with Iran and maintains a blockade on Iranian ports, while reports emerge of a threat against Oman regarding its potential shipping deal witMiami-Dade County

1. 01Donald Trumpperson12 mentions
2. 02Strait of Hormuzlocation7 mentions
3. 03Omanlocation5 mentions
4. 04Houthisorganization5 mentions
5. 05Yemenlocation4 mentions
6. 06Aramcoorganization4 mentions
7. 07United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centerorganization4 mentions
8. 08Iranlocation4 mentions
9. 09Saudi Aramcoorganization3 mentions
10. 10Gulf of Adenlocation3 mentions