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Renewed Piracy Concerns Off Somalia: Why You Need Dryad Global’s Maritime Security Threat Advisory

Maritime security is under the spotlight once again following a series of concerning piracy incidents off the coast of Somalia.
February 18, 2025

METIS INSIGHTS: The South China Sea: Oil and Gas and an Increasingly Assertive China

Dryad Global's latest Metis Insights analysis, The South China Sea: Oil and Gas and an Increasingly Assertive China uncovers how China’s militarisation and harassment of vessels are impacting oil,..
February 17, 2025

Houthi Attacks Disrupt Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Vessel Transits Drop by 48% Amid Security Risks

The maritime traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has experienced a significant downturn following the series of Houthi attacks, as evidenced by a comparison of transit data before and after the..
February 04, 2025

Maritime Security Update: Key Global Developments

The latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory (MSTA) from Dryad Global highlights pressing security concerns and geopolitical developments impacting the maritime industry.
February 04, 2025

Cybersecurity Threats in Maritime for 2025

The maritime industry in 2025 faces an increasingly complex and dynamic cybersecurity landscape. As digital systems, automation, and global connectivity deepen across vessels and port facilities, the..
January 23, 2025

Container Shipping Industry Sees Exponential Profit Surge Driven by Red Sea Situation

The container shipping industry has achieved an extraordinary financial rebound in Q3 2024.
January 17, 2025

METIS INSIGHTS: Maritime Trends for 2025: Navigating Security Challenges and Geopolitical Shifts 

Dryad Global's latest analysis, Maritime Trends for 2025: Navigating Security Challenges and Geopolitical Shifts, offers crucial insights into the emerging risks and opportunities shaping the..
January 16, 2025
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Operation Aspides, or the Peril of Low Expectations in Yemen

Yemen's maritime borders have emerged as a flashpoint in the ongoing Gaza conflict, where the Houthis (Ansar Allah) have strategically disrupted traffic through the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Quiet before the storm: Is a new maritime security order taking shape in the Black Sea region?

The Black Sea has emerged as a focal point of shifting power dynamics amidst Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
January 13, 2025
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Ukraine and dark fleet continue to test IMO’s political boundaries on Russia

Ukraine is intensifying its diplomatic efforts within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), seeking to bolster its maritime security against Russia’s ongoing attacks.
January 10, 2025