The Indian Navy is closely monitoring a Chinese survey vessel, Hai Yang Shi You 760, which is conducting an oil and gas exploration within Bangladesh's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Bay of Bengal. The Chinese-owned seismic survey vessel entered the Indian Ocean region through the Malacca Strait on the night of December 29 last year and is undertaking oil and gas exploration in Bangladesh's EEZ since January. The exploration will complete in May 2023.

Sources told Wion that, "There have been no instances of the ship undertaking any type of research activity within the Indian EEZ &amp; the Chinese vessel is being continuously monitored by the Indian Navy."

Last August, a Chinese ship Yuan Wang 5 docked in Sri Lanka's Hambantota port irking New Delhi. Sri Lanka has since then been working on a standard operating procedure to make sure such incidents are not repeated.

As China's presence in the Indian Ocean continues to increase, the Indian Navy has intensified&nbsp;monitoring activities. The Chinese vessels have been found engaging in Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in the region, and China's only overseas navy base is in Djibouti.

As things stand right now, with increased Chinese presence in the Indian ocean, the Indian Navy is expected to significantly step up its maritime presence and surveillance. Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) based in Gurugram also keeps an eye on the movements in the Indian ocean and is involved in early mobilisation of resources in case of any crisis. IFC-IOR was inaugurated in 2018, with a focus on India and like-minded countries sharing real-time developments in the maritime domain. 
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The Indian Navy is closely monitoring a Chinese survey vessel, Hai Yang Shi You 760, which is conducting an oil and gas exploration within Bangladesh's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Bay of Bengal.

The Indian Navy is closely monitoring a Chinese survey vessel, Hai Yang Shi You 760, which is conducting an oil and gas exploration within Bangladesh's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Bay of Bengal. The Chinese-owned seismic survey vessel entered the Indian Ocean region through the Malacca Strait on the night of December 29 last year and is undertaking oil and gas exploration in Bangladesh's EEZ since January. The exploration will complete in May 2023. Sources told Wion that, "There have been no instances of the ship undertaking any type of research activity within the Indian EEZ & the Chinese vessel is being continuously monitored by the Indian Navy." Last August, a Chinese ship Yuan Wang 5 docked in Sri Lanka's Hambantota port irking New Delhi. Sri Lanka has since then been working on a standard operating procedure to make sure such incidents are not repeated. As China's presence in the Indian Ocean continues to increase, the Indian Navy has intensified monitoring activities. The Chinese vessels have been found engaging in Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in the region, and China's only overseas navy base is in Djibouti. As things stand right now, with increased Chinese presence in the Indian ocean, the Indian Navy is expected to significantly step up its maritime presence and surveillance. Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) based in Gurugram also keeps an eye on the movements in the Indian ocean and is involved in early mobilisation of resources in case of any crisis. IFC-IOR was inaugurated in 2018, with a focus on India and like-minded countries sharing real-time developments in the maritime domain. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Indian Navy monitors Chinese vessel carrying out oil and gas exploration near Bangladesh

The Albanese government has issued its first offshore oil and gas exploration permits, allowing for the exploration of nearly 47,000 sq km of Australian waters.

In a video address to the NT Resources Week conference in Darwin, Resources Minister Madeleine King said the release included 10 areas spread across the Bonaparte, Browse, Carnarvon, and Gippsland basins.

Off the coasts of Victoria, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and the Ashmore and Cartier Islands are the locations.

"The annual release of areas for offshore petroleum exploration supports ongoing investment in the nation's petroleum sector, which is vital for the economy and meeting the energy needs of Australians. At the same time, as we strive to reduce emissions, it must be emphasised that continued exploration for oil and gas in Commonwealth waters is central to alleviating future domestic gas shortfalls." she said.

The news was welcomed by those in attendance at the Darwin resources conference, but it has been met with scepticism elsewhere.

However, the action will further worry environmental organisations and climate watchers who have already decried plans to test for oil and gas along Victoria's coast in a separate approval, which they claim is at odds with Australia's climate targets.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The Albanese government has issued its first offshore oil and gas exploration permits, allowing for the exploration of nearly 47,000 sq km of Australian waters. In a video address to the NT Resources Week conference in Darwin, Resources Minister Madeleine King said the release included 10 areas spread across the Bonaparte, Browse, Carnarvon, and Gippsland basins.

The Albanese government has issued its first offshore oil and gas exploration permits, allowing for the exploration of nearly 47,000 sq km of Australian waters. In a video address to the NT Resources Week conference in Darwin, Resources Minister Madeleine King said the release included 10 areas spread across the Bonaparte, Browse, Carnarvon, and Gippsland basins. Off the coasts of Victoria, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and the Ashmore and Cartier Islands are the locations. "The annual release of areas for offshore petroleum exploration supports ongoing investment in the nation's petroleum sector, which is vital for the economy and meeting the energy needs of Australians. At the same time, as we strive to reduce emissions, it must be emphasised that continued exploration for oil and gas in Commonwealth waters is central to alleviating future domestic gas shortfalls." she said. The news was welcomed by those in attendance at the Darwin resources conference, but it has been met with scepticism elsewhere. However, the action will further worry environmental organisations and climate watchers who have already decried plans to test for oil and gas along Victoria's coast in a separate approval, which they claim is at odds with Australia's climate targets. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Australian govt opens 47,000 sq km for offshore oil and gas exploration