Do pirates still exist in modern maritime operations? 🏴‍☠️ Maritime piracy has not disappeared. It has evolved. From the Horn of Africa to parts of Southeast Asia, piracy remains a real operational and security concern for commercial vessels. The risks today extend beyond theft to include crew safety, route disruption, and increased operational costs. At IMA, we train future seafarers to understand real maritime threats, follow international safety protocols, and operate with awareness in high-

Exercise DOSTI 17: Strengthening Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean | UPSC | NEXT IAS Exercise DOSTI 17 marks a new phase in regional maritime cooperation among India, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka. This trilateral naval and coast guard exercise focuses on search and rescue, maritime surveillance, communication drills, and coordinated emergency response to address non-traditional security threats like piracy, illegal fishing, and smuggling. First held in 1991, DOSTI has evolved into a key platf