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# IONS

‘Indian Ocean Naval Symposium’ (IONS)

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- [IWG MARSEC NEW DELHI INDIA 23 - 25 Jun 25](https://ions.global/2026/01/16/iwg-marsec-new-delhi-india-23-25-jun-25/)
- [ELPD ( Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion - 2025), 27 - 28 Aug 25](https://ions.global/2026/01/16/elpd-emerging-leaders-panel-discussion-2025-27-28-aug-25/)
- [IWG - HADR Meeting 06 - 09 Oct 25 at Iran](https://ions.global/2026/01/16/iwg-hadr-meeting-06-09-oct-25-at-iran/)
- [IONS Medical Conference at Mumbai from 01 - 02 Nov 25](https://ions.global/2026/01/16/ions-medical-conference-at-mumbai-from-01-02-nov-25/)

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- [Home](https://ions.global/) - Members : ABOUT IONS Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region by providing an open and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues. In the process, it endeavours
- [HADR Guidelines 2026](https://ions.global/hadr-guidelines-2026/) - HADR Guidelines 2026 IONS Guidelines for HADR — Draft Version 3.2 (Feb 2026) IONS HADR IONS Guidelines for HADR Indian Ocean Naval Symposium Overview & Members Glossary Acronyms & Abbreviations 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Principles, Stages & Effectiveness 3.0 Mechanism for HADR Operations 4.0 Conclusion Appendix A — Vessel Directory Appendix B — Information Requirements Appendix
- [IWG MARSEC Resolution](https://ions.global/iwg-marsec-resolution/) - IWG MARSEC IWG MARSEC-25 Full Report Contents 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Participating Nations 3.0 Scheduled of Events 4.0 Keynote Address 5.0 Opening Remarks by Chair 6.0 Presentations by Participating Nations 7.0 Discussion on Previous IWG Resolutions 8.0 Standardisation of Information Sharing Platform 9.0 Discussion on Proposed Resolutions 10.0 Resolutions of IWG MARSEC-25 11.0 Closing Remarks 12.0
- [wghadr Reports & Resolutions](https://ions.global/wghadr-reports-resolutions/) - Reports & Resolutions of HADR Report HADR IWG MEETING 2025 Report IONS HADR Workshop 2022 4th IWG MEETING ON HADR Resolutions 2019 IWG HADR 3RD IWG MEETING ON HADR Resolutions of 2018 IWG HADR IWG HADR 25 Embassy of INDIA 16 Oct 2025 Tehran Resolutions 2019 IWG HADR 4th IWG MEETING ON HADR MUMBAI: 17-18
- [HADR IWG MEETING 2025](https://ions.global/hadr-iwg-meeting-2025/) - HADR IWG MEETING 2025 HADR IWG Meeting 2025 Report HADR IWG 2025 Nowshahr, Iran 6–9 October 2025 Hosted by Islamic Republic of Iran Navy UNCLASSIFIED Overview Day 1 — Arrival & Icebreaker Day 2 — Opening & IWG Meeting Day 3 — Training Workshop Day 4 — Closing & Resolutions HADR IWG Meeting 2025 Report
- [IONS Essay Winners](https://ions.global/ions-essay-winners/) - IONS Essay Winners 1st Prize: Winners of IONS Essay Competition 2025 Commander Subhash Ranjan (Indian Navy) 2nd Prize: Winners of IONS Essay Competition 2025 Commander Sugenderan A/L Nagalan (Royal Malaysian Navy) 3rd Prize: Winners of IONS Essay Competition 2025 First Admiral Ivan Mario Andrew (Royal Malaysian Navy) 1st Prize: Winners of IONS Essay Competition 2024
- [IONS Essay Competition 2018: 2nd Prize Essay](https://ions.global/ions-essay-competition-2018-2nd-prize-essay/) - IONS Essay Competition 2018: 2nd Prize Essay IONS Essay 2018 - Gaps in the International Legal Framework (Ibn Battuta) IONS ESSAY 2018 2nd Prize Winner Pen Name: Ibn Battuta Captain Masudul Karim Bangladesh Navy UNCLASSIFIED Introduction Identifying Loopholes Maritime Security Implications Ways Forward Conclusion Bibliography GAPS IN THE INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK — IMPLICATIONS ON MARITIME
- [IONS Essay Competition 2017: 3rd Prize Essay](https://ions.global/ions-essay-competition-2017-3rd-prize-essay/) - IONS Essay Competition 2017: 3rd Prize Essay IONS Essay 2017 - MDA Challenges and SHARP Model (Royal Navy of Oman) IONS ESSAY 2017 3rd Prize Winner Commander Hamed Ali Alfannah Alaraimi Royal Navy of Oman UNCLASSIFIED Introduction MDA Challenges & Prospects Information Sharing & the SHARP Model IONs HQ & Levels of MDA Training, SOPs
- [IONS Essay Competition 2017: 2nd Prize Essay](https://ions.global/ions-essay-competition-2017-2nd-prize-essay/) - IONS Essay Competition 2017: 2nd Prize Essay IONS Essay 2017 - Towards Effective HADR Operations (Blue Whale) IONS ESSAY 2017 2nd Prize Winner Pen Name: Blue Whale Bangladesh Navy UNCLASSIFIED Introduction Vulnerability Assessment HADR & IONS Navies IMMSAREX-2017 Experience Towards More Functionalism Challenges & Conclusion IONS Towards Effective HADR Operations: IMMSAREX-2017 in Perspective Commander Mohammad
- [IONS Essay Competition 2017: 1st Prize Essay](https://ions.global/ions-essay-competition-2017-1st-prize-essay/) - IONS Essay Competition 2017: 1st Prize Essay IONS Essay 2017 - Maritime Domain Awareness (Harley Davidson) IONS ESSAY 2017 1st Prize Winner Pen Name: Harley Davidson Republic of Singapore Navy UNCLASSIFIED Introduction What is MDA? MDA Challenges Prospects of Information Sharing Conclusion References Topic F: Maritime Domain Awareness Challenges and prospects of Information Sharing and
- [IONS Essay Competition 2016: 3rd Prize Essay](https://ions.global/ions-essay-competition-2016-3rd-prize-essay/) - IONS Essay Competition 2016: 3rd Prize Essay IONS Essay Competition 2016 — 3rd Prize | 'White Horse', Bangladesh Navy Essay 2016 IONS Essay Competition 2016 3rd Prize ($150) Cdr M Shafiul Azam, Bangladesh Navy ("White Horse") Introduction Blue Economy Genesis Existing Maritime Cooperation New Requirements Likely Challenges Solutions & New Dimensions Effective Use of Blue
- [IONS Essay Competition 2016: 2nd Prize Essay](https://ions.global/ions-essay-competition-2016-2nd-prize-essay/) - IONS Essay Competition 2016: 2nd Prize Essay IONS Essay Competition 2016 — 2nd Prize | Capt Subhal Nathan, Indian Navy Essay 2016 IONS Essay Competition 2016 2nd Prize ($300) Capt Subhal Nathan, Indian Navy ("Seabattler") Introduction & Aim IONS — A Naval Grouping Charter of Business Maritime Environment of the IOR Implications for Need of
- [IONS Essay Competition 2016: 1st Prize Essay](https://ions.global/ions-essay-competition-2016-1st-prize-essay/) - IONS Essay Competition 2016: 1st Prize Essay IONS Essay Competition 2016 — 1st Prize | Cpt Liew Hui Xin Jaime, RSN Essay 2016 IONS Essay Competition 2016 1st Prize ($500) Cpt Liew Hui Xin Jaime, RSN Introduction Lessons from MH370 Challenges: Indian Ocean SAR Weak SAR Infrastructure Success in the Asia Pacific Difficulties in the
- [5th IONS CoC](https://ions.global/5th-ions-coc/) - 5th IONS Conclave of Chiefs 5th IONS Conclave of Chiefs — Report 2016 CoC 2016 5th Conclave of Chiefs Indian Ocean Naval Symposium 13 January 2016, Dhaka Host: Bangladesh Navy 1.0 Welcome & Opening Address 2.0 Review of Previous Minutes 3.0 Business Arising from IPW 4.0 Charter of Business 5.0 Observer Applications 6.0 IONS Logo
- [ITP](https://ions.global/itp/) - MARSEC ITP IONS Tactical Publication (ITP) — Version 1.0 ITP v1.0 IONS Tactical Publication Originator: I.R. Iran Navy April 2019 — UNCLASSIFIED Front Matter & Contents Part 1 — Tactical Manoeuvring Ch 1 — General Instructions Ch 2 — Task Organization & C2 Ch 3 — Position, Movement & Manoeuvring Ch 4 — Disposition of
- [Directory](https://ions.global/directory/) - Directory No Country Chief of Navy Counterparts IONS POC 1 Australia Member 10 May 2014 Vice Admiral Matthew Buckley, AM, CSC, RAN Chief of Navy Royal Australian Navy R1-4-C001, Russell Offices PO Box 7902 Canberra BC ACT 2610 Australia Commander Alana Dobson, RAN Deputy Director – Indo Pacific, Navy International Engagement Royal
- [IONS HADR Workshop 2022](https://ions.global/ions-hadr-workshop-2022/) - IONS HADR Workshop 2022 IONS HADR Workshop 2022 - Dhaka, Bangladesh IONS HADR 2022 Workshop Report — Draft 23–25 Aug 2022, Dhaka Overview a. Opening Address b. Keynote Speech c. Australia d. India e. Bangladesh (DDM) f. Maldives g. Thailand h. France j. Dhaka University k. Online Participation l. Co-Chair Comments Recommendations Report on IONS
- [COC / IPW Reports](https://ions.global/conclave-of-chiefs/) - COC Reports 9th IONS CoC Year : 2026 Location: India 8th IONS CoC Year : 2023 Location: Thailand 7th IONS CoC Year : 2021 Location: France 6th IONS CoC Year : 2018 Location: Iran 5th IONS CoC Year : 2016 Location: Bangladesh 4th IONS CoC Year : 2014 Location: Australia IONS 2012 Year : 2012
- [Ions Preparatory Workshops](https://ions.global/ions-preparatory-workshops/) - IONS Preparatory Workshop IONS Preparatory Workshop Year : 2025 Location: Karachi, Pakistan IONS Preparatory Workshop Year : 2022 Location: Kochi, India IONS Preparatory Workshop Year : 2019 Location: Muscat, Oman IONS Preparatory Workshop Year : 2017 Location: Pretoria, South Africa IONS Preparatory Workshop Year : 2015 Location: Pakistan IONS Preparatory Workshop Year : 2013 Location:
- [IONS Preparatory Workshop 2022](https://ions.global/ions-preparatory-workshop-2022/) - IONS Preparatory Workshop 2022 IONS Preparatory Workshop - Kochi 2022 IPW - 2022 IONS Preparatory Workshop Kochi, India 2022 1.0 Opening Address 2.0 Review of CoC Decisions 3.0 Documentation Review 4.0 Presentations by IWG Co-chairs 5.0 Thailand — 8th IONS CoC 6.0 SME Presentations 7.0 IONS Essay Writing Competition INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUMPREPARATORY WORKSHOP Kochi
- [IONS Preparatory Workshop 2025](https://ions.global/ions-preparatory-workshop-2025/) - IONS Preparatory Workshop 2025 IONS Preparatory Workshop 2025 (IPW-25) - Karachi IPW - 2025 IONS Preparatory Workshop Karachi, Pakistan 21-22 April 2025 Introduction Day 1 — Opening Session Presentations of Papers by PN Review of CoC-23 Decisions Charter of Business IONS Flag Guideline IONS Table Top Exercise Day 2 — Opening Session MARSEC IWG Presentation
- [4th IONS CoC](https://ions.global/4th-ions-coc/) - 4th IONS Conclave of Chiefs 4th IONS Conclave of Chiefs 2014 - Summary Record 4th IONS CONCLAVE OF CHIEFS Perth, Australia 28 March 2014 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Review of Previous Minutes 3.0 Operational Workshop 4.0 Contact List 5.0 Charter of Business 6.0 IONS Observers 7.0 IONS Logo 8.0 IONS Communications 9.0 Future Activities 10.0 Next
- [6th IONS CoC](https://ions.global/6th-ions-coc/) - 6th IONS Conclave of Chiefs 6th IONS Conclave of Chiefs — Tehran, Iran — 22–25 April 2018 6th IONS CONCLAVE OF CHIEFS Hosted by IRI Navy Tehran, Iran 22–25 April 2018 1. Countries 2. Arrival and Ice Breaking Dinner 3. Opening Ceremony 4. General Assembly 5. Closing Ceremony 6. Commanders' Confidential Meeting 7. Summary of
- [7th IONS CoC](https://ions.global/7th-ions-coc/) - 7th IONS Conclave of Chiefs 7th IONS Conclave of Chiefs — Paris, 15-16 Nov 2021 7th IONS CONCLAVE OF CHIEFS Paris, France 15-16 Nov 2021 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Review of Previous Minutes 3.0 Business Arising from IPW 4.0 IWG HADR Report 5.0 IWG MarSec Report 6.0 IWG IS&I Report 7.0 IONS Communications 8.0 Charter of
- [Photo Gallery](https://ions.global/photo-gallery/) - Photo Gallery All 2026 2025 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016 More ▼ 2015 2014 2012 2008 IOS SAGAR, 15 Mar - 20 May 2026, Eastern, South Eastern IOR, India 9 Photos IMEX TTX, 27 Mar 2026, Kochi, India 8 Photos 11th Edition Raisina Dialogue, 05 to 07 Mar 2026, New Delhi, India 3
- [9th IONS CoC](https://ions.global/9th-ions-coc/) - 9th IONS Conclave of Chiefs 9th IONS Conclave of Chiefs — Visakhapatnam, 20 Feb 2026 9th IONS Conclave of Chiefs Visakhapatnam, India 20 Feb 2026 1. Background 2. Delegation Details 3. Welcome Address 4. Remarks — C-in-C RTN 5. Handing Over Ceremony 6. Remarks — CNS India 7. Commemorative Video 8. Website Launch 9. Essay
- [8th IONS CoC](https://ions.global/8th-ions-coc/) - 8th IONS Conclave of Chiefs 8th IONS Conclave of Chiefs (CoC 2023) - Summary Record IONS SUMMARY 8th Conclave of Chiefs 2023 Secretariat: Royal Thai Navy 1. Introduction 2. Adoption of Agenda 3. Member/Observer Apps 4. Review of Resolutions 5. Charter & Review 6. IWG Reports 7. IONS Exercises 8. IONS Flag 9. IONS Communications
- [IONS Essay Runner Up 2019](https://ions.global/ions-essay-runner-up-2019/) - IONS Essay Runner Up 2019 IONS Essay 2019 - Modern Maritime Technologies (INCARNATE INJUN) IONS Essay Runner-Up 2019 IONS Essay Runner-Up 2019 Pen Name: INCARNATE INJUN UNCLASSIFIED Methodology Importance of IOR Maritime Technologies — Introduction Deep Learning Artificial Intelligence AI Capabilities & Implications IIoT & Blockchain Augmented Reality Drones / RPVs Deep Mining Technology Conclusion
- [IONS Essay Runner Up 2023](https://ions.global/ions-essay-runner-up-2023/) - IONS Essay Runner Up 2023 IONS Essay 2023 - Preservation of Fisheries Resources (THUNNUS THYNNUS) IONS ESSAY 2023 IONS Essay Runner-Up 2023 Pen Name: THUNNUS THYNNUS UNCLASSIFIED Introduction Overview of Global Marine Fisheries Threats to Marine Fisheries Resources Regulatory Framework The Indian Ocean Fisheries Scenario What Can Be Done? Conclusion Bibliography PRESERVATION OF FISHERIES RESOURCES:
- [IONS Essay Competition 2024: 3rd Prize Essay](https://ions.global/ions-essay-competition-2024-3rd-prize-essay/) - IONS Essay Competition 2024: 3rd Prize Essay IONS Essay 2024 - Blue Economy (Aqua Man) IONS ESSAY 2024 3rd Prize Winner SIRIUS Abstract Introduction Conceptual Framework Landscape in IOR Challenges Opportunities Way Forward Conclusion Bibliography BLUE ECONOMY: WAY FORWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF IONS MEMBER STATES Abstract Blue economy serves as a transformative approach to
- [IONS Essay Competition 2024: 2nd Prize Essay](https://ions.global/ions-essay-competition-2024-2nd-prize-essay/) - IONS Essay Competition 2024: 2nd Prize Essay IONS Essay 2024 - Blue Economy (Aqua Man) IONS ESSAY 2024 2nd Prize Winner Pseudonym: AQUA MAN UNCLASSIFIED Preface Blue Economy & MARSEC Instruments of Maritime Security Elements of Prosperity Challenges to MARSEC Way Ahead for IONS Conclusion Bibliography BLUE ECONOMY: WAYS FORWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF IONS
- [IONS Essay Competition 2024 1st Prize Essay](https://ions.global/ions-essay-competition-2024-1st-prize-essay/) - IONS Essay Competition 2024: 1st Prize Essay IONS Essay Competition Guidelines IONS ESSAY 2024 1st Prize Winner Pseudonym: POLARIS UNCLASSIFIED Introduction Aim The Gamut of Blue Economy Prospects & Opportunities Challenges & AI Crimes Ways Forward & Plan 'Blue' Conclusion Bibliography BLUE ECONOMY: WAYS FORWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF IONS MEMBER STATES Pseudonym — POLARIS
- [IONS Essay Competition 2025: 1st Prize Essay](https://ions.global/ions-essay-competition-2025-1st-prize-essay/) - IONS Essay Competition 2025: 1st Prize Essay IONS Essay 2025 - Blue Economy & HADR (Forward Ever) IONS ESSAY 2025 1st Prize Winner Pseudonym: FORWARD EVER UNCLASSIFIED Preface Blue Economy & HADR Elements of Resilience Recent HADR Operations Way Forward (Ch.2) Forging a Resilient Future Roadmap 2025–2035 Conclusion Bibliography BLUE ECONOMY: WAYS FORWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE
- [IONS Essay Competition 2025: 3rd Prize Essay](https://ions.global/ions-essay-competition-2025-3rd-prize-essay/) - IONS Essay Competition 2025: 2nd Prize Essay IONS Essay 2025 - Blue Economy & HADR (SMURFS) IONS ESSAY 2025 3rd Prize Winner Pen Name: SMURFS Royal Malaysian Navy UNCLASSIFIED Author's Testimony Personal Profile Form Introduction Aim Role of IONS in the IOR The Blue Economy for IONS States HADR in Maritime Contexts HADR–Blue Economy Nexus
- [IONS Essay Competition 2025: 2nd Prize Essay](https://ions.global/ions-essay-competition-2025-2nd-prize-essay/) - IONS Essay Competition 2025: 2nd Prize Essay IONS Essay 2025 - Blue Economy & HADR (SUGEN) IONS ESSAY 2025 2nd Prize Winner Pen Name: SUGEN Royal Malaysian Navy UNCLASSIFIED Author's Testimony Personal Profile Form Introduction Strategic Landscape of the IOR The Triple Lens of HADR Operational Mechanisms Challenges in HADR Cooperation Strategic Vision — MMHR
- [Previous Events](https://ions.global/previous-events/) - Previous Events View Upcoming Events Previous Events IOS SAGAR 15 Mar - 20 May 2026 Eastern, South Eastern IOR Hosted By: India View Details IMEX TTX 27 March, 2026 Kochi, India Hosted By: India View Details 11th Edition Raisina Dialogue 05 - 07 March, 2026 New Delhi, India Hosted By: India View Details International Maritime
- [IS&I Key Document](https://ions.global/isi-key-document/) - Key Documents IS&I IWG Terms of Reference Reports & Resolutions
- [Reports & Resolutions](https://ions.global/isi-reports-resolutions/) - Reports & Resolutions of IS&I IS&I IWG Terms of Reference Reports & Resolutions Resolutions Feb 2021 IS&I IWG Reports & Resolutions Resolutions 2019 IS&I IWG Reports & Resolutions
- [IS&I co chair](https://ions.global/isi-co-chair/) - Co-Chairs of IS&I Co-Chair (2) AUSTRALIA FRANCE
- [wghadr Members](https://ions.global/wghadr-members/) - Members of HADR Members (14 Countries) Australia Australia has been a member since 10 May 2014 Bangladesh Bangladesh has been a member since 04 Jul 2014 France France has been a member since 10 Mar 2015 India India has been a member since 28 Feb 2015 Indonesia Indonesia has been a member since 10 Nov
- [wgms Reports & Resolutions](https://ions.global/wgms-reports-resolutions/) - Reports & Resolutions of WGMS IWG MARSEC 2025 Report IWG MARSEC 2022 Resolutions IWG MARSEC 2019 Resolutions IMEX TTX 2025 Report IWG MARSEC 2025 Guideline
- [Charter of Business](https://ions.global/charter-of-business/) - Charter of Business The Navies of the Littoral States of the Indian Ocean: Considering the long-standing friendly relations between them; Desiring to promote new avenues for enhancing friendship and professional co-operation; Recognising that this co-operation needs to be carried out in an effective and purposeful manner, on the basis of equality, reciprocity, and mutual benefit;
- [Maritime Security Threats (Hybrid)](https://ions.global/maritime-security-threats-hybrid/) - Maritime Security Threats (Hybrid) Overview Maritime security threats of hybrid nature refer to an action conducted in the maritime domain by state or non‑state actors whose goal is to undermine or harm a target by combining overt and covert military and non‑military means, conventional capabilities, irregular tactics and formations, indiscriminate violence and coercion, as well
- [Maritime Incident](https://ions.global/maritime-incident/) - Maritime Incident Overview In 2025, IC-IOR recorded 1,428 Maritime Incidents, a 17% decline from 1,717 in 2024 and a 19% drop from 1,760 in 2023. Despite drop in the number of incidents, fatalities rose from 1,418 in 2024 (639 lives lost and 779 missing) to 1,515 in 2025 (506 lives lost and 1009 missing). Rescue
- [IHM](https://ions.global/ihm/) - Illegal Human Migration Overview In 2025, the Centre recorded 208 IHM incidents involving 8,937 migrants and 256 identified smugglers/ traffickers, an 18% increase from 176 in 2024. These incidents accounted form 582 deaths and 646 missing individauls, Underscoring the continued humanitarian toll of irregular migration at sea. Despite enhanced maritime patrols and mounting fatalities, migrants
- [IUU](https://ions.global/iuu/) - Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Overview IUU fishing includes illegal activities on the high seas and within national waters. The Centre monitored 673 incidents of IUU Fishing in 2025, a 17% decrease from 809 in 2024. Incident historical data shows that IUU fishing generally declines during the peak phases of both monsoon seasons. Also, the
- [Contraband and Smuggling](https://ions.global/contraband-and-smuggling/) - Contraband and Smuggling Overview Contraband smuggling involves the illegal movement and distribution of prohibited goods, bypassing established legal and regulatory systems via both land and maritime routes. Regional law enforcement agencies have reported a surge in contraband smuggling via sea routes, often disguised as legitimate cargo. The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) remains a hotspot for
- [Piracy and robbery](https://ions.global/piracy-and-robbery/) - Piracy and Robbery Overview During 2025, IFC-IOR recorded 227 Piracy and Armed Robbery incidents. In 2025, the centre monitored 227 incidents of piracy and armed robbery, similar to 2024. The 2025 Piracy and Armed Robbery landscape revealed a dual trend which featured low-impact petty thefts dominating Southeast Asian waters during the first half of the
- [IONS Essay Guideline](https://ions.global/ions-essay-guideline/) - IONS Essay Guidelines IONS Essay Competition Guidelines IONS Essay Competition Guidelines 2026 Theme & Background Eligibility & Authority Rules & Format Evaluation & Submission Awards & Dissemination Author's Certificate GUIDELINES FOR INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (IONS)ESSAY COMPETITION 2026 Theme & Background 1. Theme. Technology-Enabled Maritime Supply Chain Resilience in the Indian Ocean Region: Risks, Disruptions
- [Member Countries](https://ions.global/member-countries/) - Members & Observers Members A nation state with permanently held territory that abuts or lies within the Indian Ocean and which maintains a Navy or maritime agency, and formally agrees to this Charter of Business, may become a Member of IONS by making a formal application to the Chair of IONS. Members will promote and
- [Read More](https://ions.global/read-more/) - Summary IONS - Updated Layout Working Groups 🛡️ MarSec Maritime Security ⚓ HADR Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief 📡 IS&I Information Sharing and Interoperability Aim The primary aim of IONS is to attain mutually beneficial maritime security outcomes within the Indian Ocean. These outcomes will be achieved through the co-operation of all members in determining
- [HADR Key Document](https://ions.global/hadr-key-document/) - Key Documents HADR Guidelines 2026
- [MARSEC Guidelines 2026](https://ions.global/marsec-guidelines-2026/) - MARSEC Guidelines 2026 Guidelines IONS Working Group on Maritime Security Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Tasks, Organisation and Execution Chapter 3 - Capability Building Glossary of Terms GUIDELINES IONS WORKING GROUP ON MARITIME SECURITY CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION 1.1. Aim of IONS. The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), launched by
- [Marsec Key Document](https://ions.global/marsec-key-document/) - Reports & Resolutions of WGMS ITP MARSEC Guidelines 2026
- [Flag Guidelines for IONS Flag](https://ions.global/flag-guidelines-for-ions-flag/) - Flag Guidelines for IONS Flag Guidelines Usage of IONS Flag Table of Contents Introduction Part I - General Part II - Usage Guidelines Display Guidelines Amendments Introduction 1. The Flag guidelines of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) represent the shared aspirations and cooperative spirit of the member nations within the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
- [IOR definition](https://ions.global/ior-definition/) - IOR Definition IOR: Indian Ocean Region The maritime area defined by the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) in Special Publication S-23: Limits of Oceans and Seas (3rd Edition, 1953) encompasses the waters bordered by Africa to the west, Asia to the north, and Australia to the east, extending southward to 60°S latitude (as per the 2000
- [About](https://ions.global/about/) - About IONS The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a multilateral maritime forum established to enhance maritime co-operation among the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region. IONS provides an open and inclusive platform for regional navies to discuss relationships and facilitate the exchange of information among naval professionals,
- [Upcoming Events](https://ions.global/upcoming-events/) - Upcoming Events View Previous Events Event Calendar List View Monthly Quarterly List Year 2026 2026 2027 Event IONS Essay Competition TBC 2026 Venue TBC Host Nation India Quarter Q1 Status ● Confirmed Event Session on IONS during Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 03-05 Nov 2026 Venue New Delhi Host Nation India Quarter Q4 Status ● Confirmed
- [wgms Terms of Reference](https://ions.global/wgms-terms-of-reference/) - Terms of Reference Contents 1. Introduction 2. Objectives 3. Composition 4. Chairmanship 5. Sharing of Information 6. Legal Considerations 7. Review 8. Amendments to the IWG Terms of Reference 1.0 Introduction 1.1 The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Working Groups (IWGs) are established to progress capability building within specific maritime challenges common to the member
- [Concept Paper - Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) IWG](https://ions.global/concept-paper-humanitarian-assistance-disaster-relief-hadr-iwg/) - Concept Paper - Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) IWG Contents 1.0 Objective 2.0 Guidelines 3.0 Areas of Co-operation 1.0 Objective The objective of the Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) IWG is to increase mutual understanding, trust and cooperation between participants, and to progress towards practical outcomes that will assist in staging and coordinating
- [Concept Paper - Maritime Security (MARSEC) IWG](https://ions.global/concept-paper-maritime-security-marsec-iwg/) - Concept Paper - Maritime Security (MARSEC) IWG Contents 1.0 Objective 2.0 Guidelines 3.0 Areas of Co-operation 1.0 Objective 1.1 The objective of the Maritime Security (MARSEC) IWG (previously Counter Piracy IWG) is to improve mutual understanding, trust and co-operation between participants, and progress practical outcomes in combating transnational maritime security issues. The scope of this
- [Concept Paper - Information Sharing & Interoperability (IS&I) IWG](https://ions.global/concept-paper-information-sharing-interoperability-isi-iwg/) - Concept Paper - Information Sharing & Interoperability (IS&I) IWG Contents 1.0 Objective 2.0 Guidelines 3.0 Areas of Co-operation 1.0 Objective 1.1 The objective of the Information Sharing & Interoperability IWG is to focus on how improvements to information sharing between nations can be achieved in order to provide a foundation for practical co-operation and engagement
- [IS&I Resolution 2021](https://ions.global/isi-resolution-2021/) - IWG IS&I Contents Meeting Details Resolution 1 Resolution 2 Resolution 3 Resolution 4 Resolution 5 Resolution 6 Resolution 7 Resolution 8 Resolution 9 Resolution 10 Enclosures RESOLUTIONS BY IONS WORKING GROUP INFORMATION SHARING AND INTEROPERABILITY MEETING 16 – 18 FEB 2021 Preamble. Owing to delay in conduct of Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) due to COVID
- [IS&I Terms of Reference 2024](https://ions.global/isi-terms-of-reference-2024/) - IWG IS&I IWG IS&I Terms of Reference Contents Document Header 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Membership 4.0 Chairmanship 5.0 Legal Considerations 6.0 Review 7.0 Work Plan Information Sharing and Interoperability IONS Working Group Terms of Reference 15 August 2024 1.0 Introduction The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Working Groups (IWGs) are established to progress capability building within
- [3rd IWG MEETING ON HADR](https://ions.global/3rd-iwg-meeting-on-hadr/) - IWG HADR Contents Meeting Details Resolution 1 Resolution 2 Resolution 3 Resolution 4 Resolution 5 3rd IWG MEETING ON HADR VISAKHAPATNAM : 27-28 SEP 18 RESOLUTIONS Resolution 1 IONS Guidelines for HADR were provisionally approved during the Conclave of Chiefs at Tehran on Apr 18. The Guidelines have been validated and approved by the IWG
- [4th IWG MEETING ON HADR](https://ions.global/4th-iwg-meeting-on-hadr/) - IWG HADR 4th IWG HADR Resolutions Contents Meeting Details Resolution 1 Resolution 2 Resolution 3 Resolution 4 Resolution 5 Resolution 6 Resolution 7 Resolution 8 Resolution 9 4th IWG MEETING ON HADR MUMBAI : 17 -18 DEC 19 RESOLUTIONS Resolution 1 IWG members will continue to share HADR operational experiences and capabilities including analysis/lessons learnt.
- [IMEX-TTX Resolution](https://ions.global/imex-ttx-resolution/) - IMEX-TTX IMEX-TTX 2025 Summary Report Contents 1.0 Overview 2.0 Objectives 3.0 Conduct & Control 4.0 Pre-Exercise Lectures 5.0 Participating Groups 6.0 Exercise Scenarios 7.0 Execution 8.0 Result SUMMARY REPORT OF THE IONS MARITIME EXERCISE 2025 TABLE TOP EXERCISE (IMEX-TTX) | BANGKOK, THAILAND 1.0 Overview 1.1 The IONS Maritime Exercise 2025 - Table-Top Exercise was hosted
- [IWG MARSEC Resolution 2019](https://ions.global/iwg-marsec-resolution-2019/) - IWG MARSEC IWG MARSEC-2019 Resolutions Contents Meeting Details Participating Countries Resolutions Table INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM MARITIME SECURITY IONS WORKING GROUP 17-20 FEBRUARY 2019 BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN Participating Countries Iran (chair), Australia, Bangladesh, England, France, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Oman, Pakistan, Thailand Resolutions 1. Regarding the responsibility of the Maritime Security Working Group, the issues of
- [IS&I Resolution 2019](https://ions.global/isi-resolution-2019/) - IWG IS&I Contents Meeting Details Resolutions (1-9) IONS COMPLAN (Encl 1) Info Sharing Template (Encl 2) RESOLUTIONS BY IONS WORKING GROUP INFORMATION SHARING AND INTEROPERABILITY MEETING 23–26 JUNE 2019 RESOLUTIONS Resolution 1 Available information on the Maritime Information Exchange Directory (MIED) will be uploaded on IONS website (www.ions.global) by September 2019. All IONS nations are
- [wghadr co chair](https://ions.global/wghadr-co-chair/) - Co Chair of HADR Co-Chair (2) INDIA IRAN
- [wgms co-chair](https://ions.global/wgms-co-chair/) - Co-Chairs of Maritime Security Co-Chair (2) INDIA IRAN
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- [IWG MARSEC Resolution 2022](https://ions.global/iwg-marsec-resolution-2022/) - IWG MARSEC IWG MARSEC-2022 Resolutions Contents Meeting Details Resolutions Table MARITIME SECURITY IONS WORKING GROUP (MARSEC IWG) 17-19 OCTOBER 2022 ERAM GRAND HOTEL TEHRAN, IRAN RESOLUTIONS No. Resolutions 1. A. IWG members are encouraged to identify and study future threats related to cyber-security, climate change, and autonomous ships. B. If there will be practical experiences
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- [IS&I Terms of Reference](https://ions.global/isi-terms-of-reference/) - Terms of Reference Contents 1. Introduction 2. Objectives 3. Composition 4. Chairmanship 5. Sharing of Information 6. Legal Considerations 7. Review 8. Amendments to the IWG Terms of Reference 1. Introduction The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Working Groups (IWGs) are established to progress capability building within specific maritime challenges common to the Member and
- [wghadr Terms of Reference](https://ions.global/wghadr-terms-of-reference/) - Terms of Reference Contents 1. Introduction 2. Objectives 3. Composition 4. Chairmanship 5. Sharing of Information 6. Legal Considerations 7. Review 8. Amendments to the IWG Terms of Reference 1. Introduction The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Working Groups (IWGs) are established to progress capability building within specific maritime challenges common to the Member and
- [Chair Of Ions](https://ions.global/chair-of-ions/) - Chair of IONS Explore moments from IONS events, conferences, and collaborative initiatives across the Indian Ocean region. 1st Conclave Year : 2008 Location: New Delhi, India 2nd Conclave Year : 2010 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE 3rd Conclave Year : 2012 Location: Cape Town, South Africa 4th Conclave Year : 2014 Location: Perth, Australia 5th Conclave
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- [IS&I Documents](https://ions.global/isi-documents/) - Co-chair Co-chair United Arab Emirates (UAE Navy)Bangladesh NavyThe pairing reflects IONS’ principle of shared leadership between different sub-regions of the Indian Ocean.2.3 MembersCore membershipAll IONS navies are eligible to participate.Active participantsNavies from South Asia, Gulf/West Asia, East Africa, and Southeast Asia.ObserversExtra-regional navies may contribute expertise, but the WG is primarily regional in focus.2.4 ResolutionsOrientation of
- [wghadr Documents](https://ions.global/wghadr-documents/) - Co-chair Co-chair United Arab Emirates (UAE Navy)Bangladesh NavyThe pairing reflects IONS’ principle of shared leadership between different sub-regions of the Indian Ocean.2.3 MembersCore membershipAll IONS navies are eligible to participate.Active participantsNavies from South Asia, Gulf/West Asia, East Africa, and Southeast Asia.ObserversExtra-regional navies may contribute expertise, but the WG is primarily regional in focus.2.4 ResolutionsOrientation of
- [wgms Documents](https://ions.global/wgms-documents/) - Co-chair Co-chair United Arab Emirates (UAE Navy)Bangladesh NavyThe pairing reflects IONS’ principle of shared leadership between different sub-regions of the Indian Ocean.2.3 MembersCore membershipAll IONS navies are eligible to participate.Active participantsNavies from South Asia, Gulf/West Asia, East Africa, and Southeast Asia.ObserversExtra-regional navies may contribute expertise, but the WG is primarily regional in focus.2.4 ResolutionsOrientation of
- [Resolutions](https://ions.global/resolutions-2/) - Resolutions Resolutions Orientation of Work ProgrammeThe MarSec WG’s agenda was reviewed and updated to ensure relevance to evolving maritime threats.Testing Tactical Documents at SeaProposed tactical documents from MarSec WG were approved for validation during IONS Maritime Exercises (IMEX).Integration of Environmental SecurityEnvironmental security concerns were mandated to be incorporated into MarSec WG activities.Strengthening Maritime Security CooperationEmphasis
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- [Highlights](https://ions.global/highlights/) - Highlights Highlights Integration of Environmental SecurityThe CoC directed that environmental security challenges be incorporated into the Maritime Security WG’s agenda, ensuring maritime safety discussions include ecological concerns.Orientation of Work ProgrammeThe WG’s programme was reviewed and updated to remain relevant to evolving maritime threats and security priorities.Testing Tactical Documents at SeaProposed tactical documents from the Maritime
- [Resolutions](https://ions.global/resolutions/) - Resolutions Resolutions i. Update of Governance & Reference DocumentationThe CoC agreed to revise and modernize IONS governance documents to ensure they remain relevant and effective.ii. Improvement of Communication MethodsA resolution was passed to explore better communication channels among member navies, enhancing transparency and collaboration.iii. Formal Relationship with WPNSThe CoC endorsed establishing a formal relationship with
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