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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 onset of these incidents.
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

Positioning South Africa as guardian of the Cape route

As the Cape Sea Route sees increased shipping traffic due to growing risks in the Red Sea, South Africa stands at a critical juncture to capitalise on its geographic advantage.
January 08, 2025

Rising Tensions in the South China Sea: The Strategic Calculations at Play

The South China Sea, rich in resources and critical for global trade, has become a key geopolitical flashpoint in 2024.