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General ReportGR-2024-01Restricted
Annual Report on IUU Fishing Activities 2023
Comprehensive statistical analysis of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing incidents recorded across the exclusive economic zones of participating States in 2023.
View abstract & accessCase StudyCS-2024-03Public
Piracy Incident Case Study: Indian Ocean 2023
Detailed analysis of a piracy incident, response actions, information available and key lessons identified.
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Research ArticleRA-2024-07Public
Maritime Domain Awareness in the Western Indian Ocean
Explores data fusion, information sharing and the importance of situational awareness across the Western Indian Ocean.
View resourceWhite PaperWP-2024-02On Request
The Future of Maritime Surveillance Technologies
Emerging technologies shaping maritime surveillance and their operational applications.
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