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India delivers food aid to Mozambique with SAGAR mission
The Indian warship INS Kesari delivered food aid and defence equipment to Mozambique in a SAGAR mission.
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Kidnapping - 12nm NE FPSO Ceibo
Reporting indicates that a Chinese fishing vessel has come under attack whilst operating offshore Equatorial Guinea Mbini Area. The attack is reported to have occurred within territorial waters.
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Clashes in Northeast Somalia Force Thousands to Flee
Clashes between two rival factions of the security forces in a port city in northeast Somalia have forced hundreds of families to flee their homes.
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Liberia Wants Regional Maritime Institutions to Enhance the Fight against Pirates
Lenn Eugene Nagbe, the Commissioner and CEO Liberia Maritime Authority says the Government of Liberia shares the global concerns on maritime security, especially incidents of piracy.
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U.S. Navy Seizes Giant Weapons Cache From Smugglers in Arabian Sea
American forces seized a giant cache of weapons from a fishing vessel in the Arabian Sea. U.S. intelligence sources believe that it likely originated in Iran and was intended for use by rebel forces..
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 27th Dec 2021
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 27th December.
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Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea Webinar December 2021
Watch now: BIMCO, with the support of the International Transportation Workers Federation (ITF), World Shipping Council (WSC), and the International Shipmanagers’ Association (InterManager) hosted a..
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Arab coalition destroys explosives-laden Houthi boat in southern Red Sea
Arab coalition destroys explosives-laden Houthi boat in southern Red Sea
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Libya’s presidential election was meant to unite the country
For weekend relief in war-torn Libya, there is little better entertainment than cheering the Arabian steeds at the racetrack in Tripoli, the capital. The competitors can be a stubborn bunch. It often..
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Japan extends $26m in grant aid to boost Djiboutian maritime security
Japan has extended grant aid worth nearly 3 billion yen (about $26 million) to Djibouti under the “Marine Security Capacity Improvement Plan”.
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Is the Global Supply Chain the Next Big Cyber Target?
“Cyberwarfare is the greatest threat to the maritime transportation system,” warns U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy. “The safe flow of global..
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NOC declares force majeure on Zawiyah and Mellitah terminals
Libya's National Oil Corp (NOC) has declared force majeure on crude exports from the Zawia and Mellitah terminals.
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 20th Dec 2021
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 20th December.
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Dockers' Strike Threatens Ivory Coast Cocoa Bean Exports
A week-long strike by dockers in Ivory Coast's two main ports of Abidjan and San Pedro could hurt cocoa bean exports from the world's top cocoa producing nation after workers blocked access to the..
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Protests at Gwadar should be wake-up call for Islamabad.
Pakistan Wanted Gwadar to Be the Next Singapore. China’s Role Didn’t Help.
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Malaysia to work with Caribbean countries on maritime issues
Malaysia wishes to work with the Caribbean countries under the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme on several issues.
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Piracy in Gulf of Guinea: Ghana to push for international response
Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Information says Ghana will push for international response to address the incidence of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) when it a takes her seat on the UN..
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 14th Dec 2021
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 13th December.
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House approves Philippines’ maritime zones
The house committee on foreign affairs chair Ann Hofer says the bill’s approval 'marks an important step towards consolidating maritime jurisdiction as declared in the historic Arbitral Award'.
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Kidnapping - 48nm SW Luba
Reporting indicates that a containership has been attacked at location 03 11 N -007 49 E, 48nm SW Luba.
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BIMCO seminar: Gulf of Guinea piracy
BIMCO, with the support of the International Transportation Workers Federation (ITF), World Shipping Council (WSC), and the International Shipmanagers’ Association (InterManager) is hosting a seminar..
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Concerns over Panama Canal working conditions
The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) warned of another supply chain crisis in the Panama Canal which has the potential to impact international maritime trade “to an extent..
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UN renews anti-piracy ships off Somalia for only 3 months
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Friday to allow international naval forces to continue using all necessary means to fight piracy off the coast of Somalia — but only for the next three..
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MY Kalizma – First Superyacht to berth at Port City Colombo Marina
The Port City Colombo Marina welcomed the MY Kalizma – The Classic Superyacht, once owned by Hollywood screen idols Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
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Inside the IRIS programme with Sarah Knight
Three years ago Dryad Global launched an internship to identify young graduate talent from under represented groups in society to help them to gain experience and knowledge to support them into..
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West Africa: where have the pirates gone?
The Gulf of Guinea has been the global epicentre of maritime crime and piracy for some time now. However, throughout 2021 the well-established trend of increasing incidents, often involving the..
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 6th Dec 2021
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 6th December.
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NIMASA, Korean Coast Guard sign MoU on maritime security and safety
Nigeria, through the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Republic of Korea, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of cooperation in the field of maritime..
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New Maritime Industry Cyber Security Scheme
A new Maritime Cyber Baseline scheme launched by IASME and supported by The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) will help shipping operators and vessel owners to improve their cyber security..
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BIMCO Launches New Contract for Employment of Security Escort Vessels
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has approved a new standard contract for security escort vessels (SEVs). The standard is a balanced contractual framework for SEVs that accompany merchant ships in high..
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Lukoil makes new oil discovery offshore Mexico
Russian independent oil firm Lukoil has made oil field discovery within the Yoti West structure at Block 12 offshore Mexico.
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Nigerian Navy demands establishment of maritime court
The Nigerian Navy is calling for the enactment of legislation for the establishment of a special maritime court to deal exclusively with maritime cases for speedy dispensation of justice.
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Legal concern over 'pirates' killed off Nigeria’s coast
The Nigerian Maritime Law Association has raised concern over the killing of four alleged pirates by the Danish naval forces.
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 29th November 2021
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 29th November.
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U.S Travel Alert issued for Cartagena port, Colombia
The U.S Embassy in Bogotá issued a Security Alert for specific areas of Cartagena, as Colombia’s historic port city prepares to receive more than 20 cruise ships in December and an estimated 25,000..
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Gunmen kill four at pipeline works in Nigeria's oil-rich Delta
YENAGOA, Nigeria, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Gunmen have killed four men who were involved in the maintenance on a pipeline owned by the Nigerian subsidiary of Italian oil giant Eni, a local security..
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Chinese Data Law Adds to Global Shipping Disruption
Ships in Chinese waters are disappearing from tracking systems following the introduction of a new data law in China, frustrating efforts to ease bottlenecks that are snarling the global economy,..
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Danish Frigate intercepts PAG in Gulf of Guinea
Danish Naval forces kill 4 Pirates in Gulf of Guinea
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China uses maritime militia to assert claim on South China Sea
New report finds Beijing funding hundreds of vessels that it uses to back its expansive claim in the disputed waters.
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Help us tackle pirate threats
Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, the Minister of Transport, has asked West and Central African regional governments to pool resources together to fight the incessant piracy and armed robbery attacks in the..
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 22nd November.
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Inside the IRIS programme with Shannon McSkimming
Three years ago Dryad Global launched an industry placement programme to identify young graduate talent from under represented groups in society to help them to gain experience and knowledge to..
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Maritime Security, Intelligence Analysis & Philanthrophy
Dryad Global analyst Casper Goldman is based between London and Soest in Holland. As part of his role at Dryad Global he focuses on the complexities of the West Africa region. But there's something..
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IRANIAN MARITIME THREATS: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE U.S. NAVY
The volume of oil that flows through the Strait of Hormuz gives it geostrategic importance. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, “In 2018, its daily oil flow averaged 21 million..
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Son of former Libyan ruler Gaddafi runs for president
The son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi appeared for nearly the first time in a decade on Sunday to register as a presidential candidate for a December vote planned to help end the years of..
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Yemen’s Houthis re-enter Hodeidah Port city
Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government have withdrawn from the strategic port city of Hodeidah, allowing Houthi rebels to retake key positions there, Yemeni officials and the..
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Six countries adopt Yaoundé agreement on maritime security
Nigeria and five African countries have agreed to adopt the Yaoundé Code of Conduct (YCC) with a view to sustaining the low level of pirate attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Guinea.
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TotalEnergies seek more stability to restart Mozambique LNG project
France's TotalEnergies says the security situation in Mozambique is "improving" as it weighs a restart of construction at its two-train Mozambique LNG project in the southeast African country.
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Maritime Security & Anti Piracy Safety4Sea Video Webinar
Dryad Global's Munro Anderson joined the panel of the 2021 Safety4Sea virtual forum to discuss maritime security and anti piracy alongside other marsec industry professionals. The video is available..
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 15th November
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 15th November.
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New programme for West Africa maritime security
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to improve maritime security in West Africa and is offering a new and innovative programme entitled the “IMO Whole of Government Approach to..
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COVID-19 restrictions eased sees maritime training restart in Somalia
An important component of the EU NavFor mission in Somalia – person-to-person training – is back following an easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Boarding of Vessel 7nm SE Agbami
Reporting from MDAT-GoG indicates that a vessel was boarded 7nm SE Agbami Terminal.
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Colombian Navy seizes 7.41 tonnes of cocaine in 4 maritime operations
The Colombian Naval Forces has intercepted three submarines and a speed boat with 7.41 tonnes of cocaine in national and international waters.
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Suspicious Vessel Sighting
Reporting from the IMB indicates that a vessel was approached by two skiffs 208nm South Takoradi.
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CYBERCRIMINALS TARGET TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INDUSTRY
Cybercriminals are targeting organizations along the supply chain sector with cyberattacks and claiming in underground forums that they have access to networks for companies that operate air, ground..
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Saudi-led coalition thwarts rebel boat attack in Red Sea
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said Monday that it had thwarted a rebel attack by an explosive-laden boat in the Red Sea.
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BIMCO Sees Best Chance in Years to Combat Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Historically, piracy attacks in the Gulf of Guinea see a spike during the dry season which normally lasts from October/November to March/April.
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 8th November
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 8th November.
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Nigerian Navy signs contract for two warships
The Nigerian Navy signs a contract with Turkish company, Messrs Dearsan Shipyard Limited for the purchase of 2 brand new offshore patrol vessels.
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Africa struggling to keep up as world tackles maritime security
Coastal states and the shipping industry are confronting maritime security challenges in all of the seas and oceans surrounding Africa. These include the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, the Gulf of..
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Lagos begins move to develop waterways safety code
The Lagos State government on Monday engaged stakeholders on development of the State waterways safety code in order to make the state’s waterways safer.
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Iran seized Vietnamese oil tanker: US official
Iran seized a Vietnamese-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman last month and still hold the vessel off Bandar Abbas, two US officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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METIS INSIGHT: The ISPS Code and Modern Maritime Security
This edition of METIS Inform considers whether the International Ship and Port Facility Code (ISPS) adequately accounts for the nuance of the multidimensional, varying, and evolving nature of risk in..
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Iran Reports Second Successful Defence of Tankers from Somali Pirates
Iranian naval forces are reporting for the second time in less than a month that they have successfully prevented a suspected pirate attack on one of Iran’s oil tankers in the region of the Gulf of..
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Cyber Security Act key in safeguarding Ghana’s maritime industry
The Director in Charge of Legal at the Ministry of National Security, Osei Bonsu Dickson Esq. has indicated that the maritime industry stands to benefit greatly from the newly passed landmark..
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 1st November
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 1st November. On the 31st of October, MDAT GOG maintains that there is an increased risk of piracy in..
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China’s maritime law in the South China Sea
Apart from military power, China has been using a variety of political, economic and legal tools to further gain control of the South China Sea (also known as the East Sea).
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How Yachts Contribute to Trans-Atlantic Cocaine Trade
A yacht, found off the coast of Portugal with the country's largest-ever haul of cocaine, illustrates how these smaller, private vessels have become a favoured modus operandi to move cocaine between..
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OCIMF Issues Guidance on Hiring Private Maritime Security Guards
The guidelines for the Employment of Private Maritime Security Companies is intended to help owners/operators with pre-selection considerations before using private maritime security services.
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Vessel Boarding 51nm SW Bioko Island
Reporting indicates that an OSV has been boarded by an unknown number of attackers 51nm SW Bioko island. The incident is reported to have occurred on the 25th October 21 at 2126UTC. The incident..
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Iran & Venezuela to sign 20-year cooperation accord
Iran will sign a 20-year cooperation accord with Venezuela when President Nicolas Maduro visits Tehran “in the next few months”.
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 25th October
As of the 25th of October, one incident has been reported 86nm SW Agbami Terminal with one vessel understood to have been boarded. In addition, MDAT GOG have issued an alert for an increased risk of..
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Sudan Prime Minister arrested and detained amid reports of an apparent coup
Sudan Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and his wife Muna Abdallah have been arrested and taken to an undisclosed location, the prime minister's economic advisor Adam Hireka told CNN Monday, in events..
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Vessel Boarding 86nm SW Agbami Terminal
Reporting indicates that the containership MSC LUCIA has been boarded by an unknown number of attackers 86nm SW Agbami Terminal. A naval vessel is inbound. The incident is understood to be ongoing.
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MDAT - GoG Increased Threat of Piracy
MDAT-GOG is aware that the piracy threat remains high in the area defined by the following points:
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Turkish shipyard launches mass production of fast patrol boats
Private Turkish shipyard Ares has begun mass production of a batch of 122 fast patrol boats for the country’s Coast Guard Command and the General Directorate of Security, the company announced.
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Suspicious Vessel - 233nm South Lomé
THE IMB PRC RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM ECOWAS MMCC ZONE F.
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Suspicious Approach - 8nm NW Perim, Yemen
UKMTO reporting indicates that a vessel was approached within the Bab al Mandab Strait, 8nm NW Perim Island. Reporting states that the single craft contained 6 persons. Ladders were sighted. AST..
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 18th October
This week, the IMB reported that piracy and armed robbery incidents were at their lowest for the first nine months of any year since 1994.
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National Oil Corporation (NOC) Kidnapping
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) condemns the kidnapping of two of its employees and demands their immediate release.
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Iran’s navy prevents pirate attack in Gulf of Aden
An Iranian warship on Saturday prevented an attack by pirates against two oil tankers that it was escorting in the Gulf of Aden, the country’s naval chief said. “Navy commandos were successful in..
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Dryad Global secures strategic partnership with CR International
Dryad Global secures strategic partnership with CR International to deliver intelligence led insurance solutions.
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Mozambique's tuna corruption scandal puts justice on trial
The biggest corruption trial in Mozambique's history is under way at a maximum security prison, at the same time as the credibility of the country's judicial system is on trial in neighbouring South..
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Migrant Smuggling Routes, Hideouts in Colombia's Indigenous Lands
The recent dismantling of a migrant smuggling ring in Colombia has revealed the routes, corruption networks and modus operandi used to move thousands of migrants through the country.
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2021 SAFETY 4 SEA Virtual Forum on Maritime Security & Anti Piracy
The 2021 SAFETY4SEA Virtual Forum is scheduled as a 3-day event from Tuesday 19th to Thursday 21st of October. The event aims to support a target group of Technical, Safety, Operations & Marine..
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The Insanely Lucrative Pirate Stock Exchange In Somalia
The earliest instance of modern stock trading occurred in Amsterdam with the Dutch East India Company. In order to raise capital, it sold shares to the public and paid dividends based on the success..
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Lamu Kenya Navy Base A Big Boost For Maritime Security, Blue Economy
The new Kenya Navy Base in Manda Bay, Lamu County will greatly boost Kenya’s counter-terrorism efforts while strengthening the country’s ability to secure her maritime domain, crucial to attaining..
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Ecuador: The New Corridor for South American Arms Trafficking
As Ecuador reels from its worst prison massacre, military intelligence has recently revealed a flow of arms from Chile and Peru into Ecuador along its southern border, highlighting the country's key..
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Libyan Parliament Sets Parliamentary Elections for January 2022
On Monday, the Libyan Parliament approved a law for parliamentary elections to take place a month after the planned 24 December presidential elections.
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More undersea activity in South China Sea increase risk after crash
Submarines proliferating in the South China Sea are increasing risks in already treacherous waters, security experts said Friday, a day after the Navy announced an undersea collision in the..
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 11th October
Nigeria continues to dominate the narrative in the Gulf of Guinea this week.
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Oil and Gas Workers Union renews threat to shut down ports to achieve their demands
The General Union of Oil and Gas Workers renewed the threat to shut down ports, in protest of the government ignoring their demands, such as an increase in salaries, activation of medical insurance..
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NPA, ICPC Inaugurate Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit
The Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA) in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC) has inaugurated the NPA Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit.
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Chinese trawlers jeopardise India's maritime security
The presence of Chinese trawlers in the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal jeopardises India's maritime security by fishing in India's EEZ.
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How illegal fishing off Cameroon’s coast worsens maritime security
In Cameroon there is growing awareness that there’s a direct relationship between illegal and unregulated activity in the fisheries sector, and maritime security in the waters off the country’s coast.
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Gulf of Guinea Piracy: UN praises NIMASA effort in combating piracy
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), praised efforts made by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in the battle against maritime piracy in the Gulf of..
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 4th October
Within the Gulf of Guinea, gunmen have kidnapped 4 fishermen in Akwa Ibom amidst rising militancy in the region.
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Uhuru launches second naval base in Manda Bay
President Uhuru Kenyatta has opened a strategic naval base to secure Kenya’s territorial waters and protect the Lamu Port South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor (Lapsset) project.
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US MARAD security warning update:Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Western Indian Ocean
Regional conflict, heightened military activity, and increased political tensions pose threats to merchant vessels operating in the above geographic areas.
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CHINA COAST GUARD TO CONDUCT COUNTER-DRUG PATROL OFF LATIN AMERICA
The China Coast Guard (CCG) is growing in capability, capacity, and confidence.
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Vaccination for international ocean-going seafarers
Singapore has announced that it will offer vaccination to international ocean-going signing-on seafarers.
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South Africa Raises Profile as Cocaine Trafficking Hub
South Africa has made a rapid succession of large cocaine seizures in recent months, illuminating how the country and region now play a significant role as transit points for Latin American cocaine.
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 27th September
Following the release of US Maritime Administration (MARAD) revised advisory (2021-009) in early September, vessels are reminded of the need for vigilance with two Houthi Waterborne IED vessels..
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INCREASE OF PIRACY THREAT
MDAT-GoG has been made aware of an increased threat of piracy centred in ZONE E within the next 24 – 48 Hrs. Piracy Action Group (PAGs) are likely to use Mother Ship tactics to support their..
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Philippines promises to ignore China maritime law as tension spikes
Amid China's growing military assertiveness, the Philippines has promised that it will ignore Beijing's amended maritime law, which now requires foreign vessels sailing in the South China Sea to..
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Crew change crisis: IMO member states need to act
Conditions for crew changes around the world have improved in the last six months, but not by enough. The global shipping community needs to maintain its pressure on IMO member states, says Ian Boyd,..
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Arab coalition destroys two Houthi booby-trapped boats in Salif
The Arab coalition confirmed on Monday it had destroyed two booby-trapped boats of the Houthi militia in the Salif region and thwarted an imminent attack.
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US considers Georgia safe maritime trading partner
The audit results of the International Port Security Programme shows that the United States considers Georgia a safe maritime trading partner, and the cargo and ships handled in Georgian ports are..
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 20th September
In East Africa this week, the Mozambican navy arrested 20 personnel offshore Mocimboa de Praia on suspicions that they were affiliated with Islamist insurgent group, al-Shabaab.
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Kenya removed from piracy red list
The global shipping industry has removed Kenya maritime waters within the Indian Ocean from the piracy red list, 12 years after it was designated a high-risk area (HRA).
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Cargo Ships Act as Trans-Atlantic Drug Carriers
Police in Brazil have broken up a smuggling ring that had a curious modus operandi. For years, its divers strapped cocaine to the hulls of cargo ships departing for Europe, an increasingly popular..
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Calls for collaboration to effectively tackle maritime threats in Nigeria
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo has identified the dearth of effective collaboration in maritime policing as one of the major impediments to tackling the emerging security..
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U.S. Coast Guard train with Nigerian Navy on Maritime Law Enforcement
Twenty-four officers of the Nigerian Navy are participating in a four-week intensive U.S. Coast Guard Boarding Officer training program.
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Red Sea Drones: Countering Houthi Maritime Tactics
Mariners in the Red Sea have long been threatened by pirates, but they now must deal with a much more modern threat as well: unmanned explosive boats.
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment w/c Monday 13th September
This week in the Middle East, tensions increased as rocket fire was exchanged between Israeli and Palestinian forces in the Gaza Strip. Tensions around the Gaza Strip are increasing, several months..
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Sailor recounts pirate attack on MV Tampen at Gabon port
Deepak Udayaraj, the second officer of the Indian merchant shipping vessel MV Tampen which came under attack by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea, off Gabon in West Africa recounts the attack.
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Mozambique insurgency: focus on criminality at sea
The insurgency in the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique has been placed firmly in the international spotlight since radicals linked to Islamic State launched their audacious attack on the town of..
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NIMASA: maritime piracy decline could end war risk insurance
Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has stated that a sustained reduction in reported cases of piracy and other maritime crimes in..
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Rivers fishermen threaten sea port operations over insecurity
OPERATIONS of the Onne Sea Port may be disrupted, following threats by the Association of Fishermen and Sea Food Dealers in Rivers State to shut activities in the Bonny waterways.
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Fishermen robbed by suspected sea pirates
Four fishermen of Arcottuthurai who set out for fishing on Wednesday were robbed of their belongings under threat of attack by suspected sea pirates.
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Libyan port protests spread
Operations at two ports in eastern Libya have been disrupted by protesters today.
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Beijing demands Cargo details when entering Chinese waters
Tanker owners coming near to China have more paperwork to complete. China is flexing its muscle in the South China Sea at a time where the US and allies are conducting military procedures in the..
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Passenger vessels & superyacht maritime cyber security threats
In this interview with Help Net Security, Peter Broadhurst, Maritime Senior VP Safety, Security, Yachting and Passenger, Inmarsat, talks about the impact of cyber threats on passenger vessels and..
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment Monday 6th September
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 6th September.
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Unconfirmed Kidnapping - Libreville Anchorage
Reporting indicates that the OSV TAMPEN was boarded resulting in the disappearance of one crew member presumed kidnapped
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15-years in jail for pirates convicted in Ghana
The Attorney–General, and Minister for Justice’s office and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), are working on a new maritime bill, which, when passed into law by parliament, will see suspected..
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IMO supports maritime security activities in East Africa
IMO has assisted in the strengthening of maritime security governance in East Africa by participating in two regional events during August: the Strategic Maritime Security and Blue Economy course..
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Indian Military Base in Mauritius: why Africa should worry
Even the notion of an Indian military facility on Mauritius’s Agaléga island deserves regional and AU attention.
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Indonesian navy seizes oil tanker wanted in Cambodia
Indonesia's navy said Wednesday that it seized an oil tanker that was wanted by Cambodian authorities on suspicion of stealing nearly 300,000 barrels of crude oil.
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METIS INSIGHT High Risk Areas and Maritime War Risk
This edition of METIS Inform is a revised issue of a piece we published in May 2021. The content of that piece has since partly come to fruition, with the shipping industry noting the need for a..
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment Monday 30th August
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 30th August.
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LNA forces seize weapons smuggled to Mali and Niger
The Libyan National Army (LNA) seized a quantity of weapons smuggled to Mali and Niger.
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UAE, Mozambique explore boosting maritime cooperation
Khalid Ibrahim Abdul Aziz Shuhail Al Qahtani, UAE Ambassador to Mozambique, recently met with Augusta de Fátima Charifo Maita, Minister of the Sea, Inland Waters, and Fisheries of Mozambique, where..
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Warning of armed attacks on ships at anchor in Manila Bay
On 17 July at 0125 hrs the Maersk Njussfjord was boarded and the perpetrators point a homemade handgun at the duty watcher’s head and tied him to the ship’s railing. Seven more perpetrators boarded..
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New Reduced IO HRA announced by ICS for 1 Sep 2021
Change in piracy threats in Indian Ocean prompts re-think of High Risk Area (HRA)
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Appointment Of A New Iran Navy Commander Follows Recent Mishaps
Iran’s Supreme Leader has named Rear Admiral Shahram Irani as the new commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Navy (IRIN). IRIN is one of two Iranian navies, the other being the Islamic..
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Nigeria to collaborate with Korea on Deep Blue project
The Federal Government of Nigeria will collaborate with the Republic of Korea on the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure otherwise known as the Deep Blue Project.
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 23rd August.
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Security threats at sea need global response
Despite an overall decrease in maritime traffic due to the COVID-19 pandemic, piracy and armed robbery of ships rose by 20 % in the first six months of last year, a senior UN official told the..
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What can the superyacht industry do to protect against cyber attacks?
Peter Sponer, Cyber Security Sales Manager for North Europe, discusses the cyber security risks facing superyachts today and how the industry can best mitigate these risks.
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Iran swaps out damaged Red Sea spy ship for new vessel
Iran have brought back to port a damaged spy ship and replaced it with another vessel that will monitor the waterway.
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Navy arrests 4 stowaways at Lagos anchorage
The Nigerian Navy said its operatives arrested four stowaways on board a vessel at the Lagos anchorage.
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Albania's superyacht infrastructure investment shows promise
Albania has remained a side conversation when discussing The Adriatic, the smaller next-door neighbour to the hotspots, both north and south, brimming with potential but adjacent to the main event.
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Weapons Traffickers Target Chile's Port of Iquique
After a seizure of disassembled guns found in vehicles shipped from the United States to Chile, a prosecutor warned that the South American country – not typically a hub for illegal firearms – had..
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Maritime Security Threat Assessment 16th August 2021
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 16th August.
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The cost of COVID for the crew sector
With the COVID-19 pandemic severely restricting global travel, the movement of superyachts and their crew has been difficult. Although some countries have certain exemptions for seafarers arriving..
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Attack - 100nm North East of Mogadishu
Reporting indicates that a vessel was attacked in transit 6nm offshore Somalia
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Pirates Kidnap 5 Persons Along Bonny River
The menace of sea piracy that has bedevilled the Bonny-Port Harcourt sea route just reared its ugly head again after a seven month interregnum as five persons were abducted in the early hours of..
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Why Nigeria quit maritime organisation
REGIONAL collaborations are vital to Africa’s growth. It is for this reason that they are formed. But when they do not meet their core objectives, member states may decide to opt out, in spite of the..
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Maritime Security Threat Assessment 9th August 2021
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 9th August.
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Strategic Mozambican port town of Mocimboa da Praia falls to Rwandan and Mozambican forces
Rwandan and Mozambican forces have taken back the centre of the strategic port town of Mocimboa da Praia in northern Mozambique from insurgent forces, who had held the town for almost a year. SADC..
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Israel freezes UAE oil deal over environmental concerns
Israel’s environmental protection ministry has announced its decision to delay the implementation of a proposed oil exports transport deal with the United Arab Emirates, freezing a project that has..
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Tanker stopped for attempting illegal ship-to-ship fuel transfer
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) stopped a tanker for attempting an illegal ship-to-ship fuel transfer in the eastern Johor waters earlier this week.
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Don lists threats against NIMASA’s $195m Deep Blue Project
A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Freedom Onuoha, has identified likely pitfalls that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency must avoid..
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M/T ASPHALT PRINCESS - Analysis & recommendations
Overview
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Nigeria to seek closer security ties with Gabon
The Federal Republic of Nigeria is seeking to establish closer defense and security ties with the Republic of Gabon.
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What are the implications of the M/T MERCER STREET incident?
On July 29th, the Panama-flagged oil tanker M/T MERCER STREET was attacked off the coast of Oman, resulting in the deaths of two onboard personnel: a Romanian national, understood to be the vessel..
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Counter narcotics: 350 kilos of cocaine seized in Port of Piraeus
Total gross weight of 351 kilos and 725 grams of cocaine has been seized in the Port of Piraeus after a wide inspection of the Hellenic Police, Greece's police service.
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Maritime Security Threat Assessment 2nd August 2021
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 2nd August.
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Deadly Clashes Erupt in Western Libya
On Friday, clashes erupted in the Al-Maya region of western Libya between a militia headed by Mohamed El-Far from Al-Zawiya, and another headed by Muammar Al-Dhawi Al-Warshafani from Warshafana...
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10 Nigerian Pirates Sentenced To 12 Yrs Jail For Chinese Ship Hijack
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has sentenced 10 pirates to twelve years imprisonment each for hijacking a Chinese fishing vessel, FV Hai Lu Feng II, in May 2020.
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Arab Coalition thwarts ‘hostile Houthi attempt’ to attack Saudi commercial ship
A hostile attempt by the Iran-backed Houthis to attack a Saudi commercial vessel with a drone has been thwarted, the Arab Coalition confirmed in a statement.
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Attack on MT MERCER STREET (IMO9539585)
Reporting indicates that the Liberian flagged MT MERCER STREET (IMO 9539585) has been attacked approximately 152nm NE Al Duqm, Oman.
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How illicit Trade destabilises the Swahili Coast
The ancient trade routes of East Africa’s Swahili Coast – a 3,000 kilometre littoral stretching from Somalia in the north to Northern Mozambique in the south – is riddled with illegal trading. These..
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UKMTO - Incident Warning
UKMTO has received reports of an incident in the vicinity of 1848N 05855E (Approx 86 NM from Al Duqm Port). Investigations are ongoing. The incident is not thought to be piracy related.
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Iran gears up to use new oil exports terminal
Oil has arrived at Iran’s new exports facility off the Sea of Oman and is ready for loading as scheduled according to the National Iranian Oil Co.
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Coast Guard Offloads $15M in Seized Cocaine
The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos crew offloaded nearly $15 million in seized cocaine and transferred custody of two male smugglers at Coast Guard Base San Juan Monday, following the interdiction..
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Importers want stability at Kenya Ports Authority
Clearing agents and importers have raised concerns over a leadership vacuum at Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). This comes in the wake of the Kenya government failing to appoint a substantive managing..
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Maritime Security Threat Assessment 26th July 2021
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 26th July.
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Sri Lankan vessels intercepted in Seychellois waters for illegal fishing
Seychelles is considering destroying Sri Lankan vessels illegally fishing in Seychellois waters in the future following a half dozen incidents over the last year.
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UN warns Libya's banking system at risk of collapse
Libya's banking system "will likely collapse" if the country's two parallel central bank branches don't unify, the United Nations special envoy to the country warned on Thursday.
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Task force to tackle piracy and wildlife trafficking in the Sulu and Celebes Seas
A new task force focused on taking down piracy, abductions and marine wildlife trafficking is set to be launched in the sub- region between Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
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Pirates kill soldier in Delta
A soldier has been killed in Tuomo community, Burutu council area of Delta State, following a clash between military men and suspected pirates.
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Shipping industry seeks to combat dark oil transfers at sea
Top oil shipping companies say they have tightened operational guidelines and deployed technology to prevent accidental breaches of sanctions, as the countries hit by ever tougher restrictions fight..
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Pirates strike Campeche oil platform
Armed thieves attacked a privately-owned oil platform in the south of the Gulf of Mexico late Monday and made away with equipment and personal belongings of rig workers.
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Gunmen attack passenger boat, kidnap eight in Rivers
Eight persons who were travelling to Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on a passenger boat have been kidnapped along the Kula-Abonrma waterway in Rivers State.
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Pakistan detains five Chinese trawlers for alleged illegal fishing
Pakistan has detained five Chinese trawlers on suspicion of illegal fishing near its strategic port city of Gwadar, as a wave of protests swept across the region led by fishers concerned about losing..
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NIMASA Trains Personnel for Special Mission Vessels
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Bashir Jamoh, has said that the agency has trained 30 men across the Nigerian security services internationally and..
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Superyacht cyber security: the new threat facing billionaire owners
Buyers at London superyacht conference shown the ease with which hackers can take control of vessels – and even procure private photos (this article was originally printed in 2017; however, it is..
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China rejects South China Sea tribunal verdict
A defiant China on Monday dismissed the 2016 verdict of the international tribunal on the South China Sea conflict, rejecting its claims over the area as a piece of "waste paper" and brushed aside..
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Japan and Britain hold anti-piracy drill in Gulf of Aden
Japan and Britain have held an anti-piracy military drill in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia in East Africa.
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China Tested Submarine Hunting Underwater Drone A Decade Ago
Reports suggest that China may have been testing a torpedo-armed underwater drone able to detect, track, and attack enemy submarines back in 2010.
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Israeli Navy to procure four SHALDAG MK V vessels
The SHALDAG MK V IN is one of the three variants of the SHALDAG-class fast patrol boats.
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Maersk Shuts Down Durban Depots As Looting Continues
Maersk has shut down all its depots, warehouses and cold stores in Durban and Johannesburg, a company spokeswoman said on Wednesday, as looting in the two South African cities bearing the brunt of..
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Crush piracy networks says Ghanaian Vice-President
Ghana's Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has tasked agencies responsible for maritime security to collaborate to dismantle the networks that sustain piracy as a business model.
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Benghazi Elmreisa Free Zone to Africa transit trade road approved
Libya's Transport Ministry has approved in principle the building of a transit trade road to Africa and the establishment of a free zone in the city of Kufra, Benghazi’s Elmreisa Free Zone.
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LNA declares north of Sebha military operations zone
The Libyan National Army (LNA) declared the areas north of Sebha, especially Zallaf, a military operations zone, in which movement of vehicles and individuals is prohibited.
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Risk Intelligence and Maritime Security Reimagined
Dryad Global have today introduced the Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment dashboard; the latest evolution designed to work together with their flagship ATLAS INFORM intelligence..
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Egypt opens naval base close to border with Libya
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has inaugurated a large naval base on Saturday 135km from the border with Libya.
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MDAT - GoG - Area of Enhanced Risk
MDAT-GoG is aware of an increased threat of piracy within an area bounded by :
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Lebanon’s drug Smuggling trade booms
Lebanese security forces say they have launched dozens of operations in recent months in search of laboratories manufacturing Captagon pills, while closely monitoring coastal and land borders with..
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Russian warplanes Practice bombing enemy ships in the Black Sea
Russian military aircraft have been conducting combat exercises in the skies above the Black Sea, where the US and other partner militaries are conducting a large exercise involving dozens of ships..
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Navy arrests 97 stowaways onboard ships In Lagos
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft has arrested 97 suspected stowaways onboard different foreign merchant ships that are in the country to discharge cargos in the last one year.
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Explosion at Jebel Ali Port
Reporting indicates that a container vessel has suffered an explosion whilst docked within JEBEL ALI port.
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India will continue naval presence in Persian Gulf
India will continue to maintain naval presence in the troubled Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, aimed at protecting Indian-flagged merchant vessels and oil tankers transiting the region.
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Fishermen Fight Off Pirate Attacks in Ecuador
Fishermen in Ecuador have taken matters into their own hands to combat pirate attacks that have long plagued the nation's coastal provinces.
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Nine jailed in first Togo pirate trial
Nine pirates who attempted to hijack a ship in Togolese waters in May 2019 have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from 12 to 20 years during a trial at a Lome court.
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Tanzania Resumes Talks for $10 Billion China-Backed Port
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said her government has resumed talks on a planned $10 billion port project backed by China, which was suspended by her predecessor in a disagreement over..
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Nigerian Navy releases seized Swiss ship after three years
The Nigerian government on Saturday returned a Swiss vessel, MT San Padre Pio, to the government of Switzerland, three years after it was seized by the Nigerian Navy.
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Iran to Open Maritime Security Coordination Center in Chabahar
Iran’s Navy commander unveiled plans for the inauguration of a center in the country’s southeastern port city of Chabahar for international cooperation on maritime security.
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Increased Threat of Piracy
MDAT-GoG is aware of an increased threat of piracy within an area of zone E. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area. Coordinates: A) 023000N 0073000E
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Saudi-led coalition intercepted Houthi drone from Yemen
Drone, heading towards the southwest Khamis Mushait region, was shot down by Saudi air defence, coalition said.
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Israeli-owned vessel bound for UAE said struck in Indian Ocean
Official says cargo ship owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer; sources tell pro-Hezbollah TV channel unknown weapon causes fire onboard.
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Heightened Risk Area - Gulf of Guinea (Zone E/F)
MDAT-GOG has assessed a HEIGHTENED risk of piracy within Zones E/F.
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Violence towards refugees at Libyan detention centres forces MSF out
Medical charity says abuse and attacks have escalated as more migrants are intercepted at sea and camps become increasingly overcrowded.
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Indonesia, U.S break ground on joint strategic maritime centre
Indonesia and the United States have broken ground on a new $3.5 million maritime training centre in the strategic area of Batam, in the Riau Islands, Indonesia's maritime security agency said.
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Rwanda Plans Mozambique Deployment to Help Fight Rebels
Rwanda plans to deploy troops to help Mozambique fight an insurgency that’s left more than 2,900 people dead and halted Africa’s biggest private investment.
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Foreign Secretary warns of growing threat of terrorism in Africa
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will announce new UK funding to fight the growing threat of terrorism in West Africa.
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China's maritime militia breaks rules and charts course for global dominance
China's quest to become a maritime superpower has turned its massive fishing fleet into a floating militia that actively engages in aggressive, and often illegal, practices at sea.
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Shuwaikh Port Busts Iranian Drug Smuggling Operation
Customs officers at Shuwaikh Port foiled an attempt to smuggle nearly 17 kilograms of shabu (methamphetamine) hidden in rice sacks in a food supplies’ container arriving from Iran.
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The trouble with Buhari’s Nigeria is simply identity
The problems precede Buhari, although much of the trouble began in 2015 when oil installations were targeted by militants in oil-rich Niger Delta. But many observers are seeing the beginnings of a..
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Caribbean: Where are the Yachts?
Yacht movements in the Caribbean since March 2020 have been very different from those in past years.
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“We have received thousands of people returned to Mozambique,” says UNHCR
Humanitarian agencies have registered 9,600 people “returned” from Tanzania to Mozambique since January. “It is a violation of the principle of non-refoulement, which means not sending back anyone..
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World’s most fertile fishing ground is facing a ‘unique and dire’ threat
China’s Pacific fishing fleet has grown by 500% since 2012 and is taking huge quantities of tuna.
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LTTE sea mine found at Mullivaikkal
A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Sea mine is believed to have washed a shore at Mullivaikkal, Mullaitivu.
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Stemming the Insurrection in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado
Deadly conflict in Mozambique’s ruby- and natural gas-rich northernmost coastal province feeds on a mix of colonial-era tensions, inequality and Islamist militancy. To tame the insurrection, Maputo..
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Global Superyacht Security Summary - June Update
The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for superyacht owners and operators last year. However, as vaccine roll out continues apace in many superyacht destinations across the globe,..
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‘Dark’ ships off Argentina ring alarms over possible illegal fishing
Last year, news of a fleet of about 300 Chinese fishing vessels swarming around the Galápagos Islands, possibly to fish illegally, grabbed the attention of the world.
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UN ‘disappointed’ as Houthis delay oil tanker rescue
The UN said last week that it was “clearly disappointing” that Yemen’s Houthi rebels are again delaying a repair mission for a decaying oil tanker, which is threatening to spill its million-barrel..
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Two Guests on Royal Caribbean's Cruise Ship Test Positive for Covid-19
Cruise operator Royal Caribbean said on Thursday two guests onboard its Celebrity Millennium ship have tested positive for COVID-19, but are asymptomatic and currently in isolation.
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Spain reopens its embassy in Libya
The Spanish Embassy in Libya reopened on June 3rd. Libya’s head of government said during a press conference marking the occasion that the country is experiencing a historic moment.
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Small Sri Lanka fosters big maritime ambitions
The dramatic recent fire on a container ship off Sri Lanka highlighted the risks involved in the island nation's ambitions to become one of the world's busiest maritime transport hubs. The MV X-Press..
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Greek tanker owners in apparent Venezuela U-turn
Tankers formerly owned by Greece’s shipping community seen sold for Venezuelan deployment, while several companies’ ships tracked in Venezuelan waters.
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METIS INSIGHT Deep Blue Project: How Will Success Be Measured?
Nigeria’s delayed ‘Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure’ framework, also known as The Deep Blue Project (DBP), is finally set to commence this month, several years..
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Morocco Excludes Several Spanish Ports From Operation Marhaba 2021
The Moroccan government has reportedly announced this year’s Operation Marhaba will not include several ports in Spain.
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Inside the latest mission to save migrants in the Mediterranean
This is the time of the year when small flimsy boats, known in Spanish as pateras, try to cross the Mediterranean Sea into Europe. The central Mediterranean route is the most dangerous way to reach..
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Heightened Risk Area - Gulf of Guinea
MDAT-GOG has assessed a HEIGHTENED risk of piracy within the area defined by the following points: 05°00’N – 000°00’E 05°00’N – 005°00’E 02°30’N – 005°00’E 02°30’N – 000°00’E
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Approach - 210nm S Cotonou
Reporting indicates that bulk carrier CP Tianjan was approached whilst in transit.
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Regional military intervention in Mozambique is a bad idea. Here’s why
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi has called an extraordinary summit of the leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) this week. He wants them to deliberate on plans announced in..
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Heightened Risk Area - Gulf of Guinea (Zones D, E &F)
MDAT-GOG has assessed a HEIGHTENED risk of piracy within Zones D, E & F across the next 36hrs.
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Approach - 49nm SW Lomé
Reporting indicates that a vessel was approached 49nm SW Lomé whilst in transit.
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Luxury charter yachts ready to welcome guests in Turkey
Turkey is preparing for the upcoming Mediterranean luxury yacht charter season with a series of easy to follow measures to ensure the safety of locals and travellers this summer season. Turkey is a..
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Heightened Risk Area - Gulf of Guinea (Zone F)
MDAT-GOG is aware of a current increased threat of piracy within Zone F
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Maritime Cyber Security & Threats 23-31 May 21
Dryad and cyber partners RedSkyAlliance continue to monitor attempted attacks within the maritime sector. Here we continue to examine how email is used to deceive the recipient and potentially expose..
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Iran's Largest Navy Ship Catches Fire and Sinks in Gulf of Oman
Iran's largest navy ship the Kharg sank on Wednesday after catching fire in the Gulf of Oman, but the crew was safely rescued, Iranian media reported.
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Biden Floats Bigger Role for US Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard will play a greater role in making sure "every country" respects international norms on the seas, President Joe Biden declared Wednesday.
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France willing to assist Mozambique currently facing terrorists
French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday his country is willing to assist Mozambique if it requests assistance in combating growing terrorism in northern Cabo Delgado province.
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Heightened Risk Area - Gulf of Guinea
MDAT-GOG is aware of a current increased threat of piracy in the area defined by the following points: 05°00’N – 002°30’E
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Kidnapping - 108nm South Cotonou
Reporting indicates that the F/V IRIS S was attacked 108nm South Cotonou resulting in the kidnap of 5 crew.
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Will Libya commander Haftar run in December’s election?
The renegade military commander is holding rallies and polishing his image ahead of polls, according to Libya observers.
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US, Russia and China seek edge as battle for Arctic heats up
The top U.S. and Russian diplomats will meet for the Arctic Council this week amid growing alarm in Washington over Moscow's ramped-up military activity and Beijing's pursuit of shipping lanes in the..
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Dryad Global Maritime Security Workshop - Video
Last month we teamed up with WISTA UK to deliver a strategic maritime security workshop & annual review briefing. The webinar recording is now available (scroll down). In your own time, join Dryad..
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Why France is a welcome security partner for Japan
This past week, French forces joined the Japan Self-Defense Force, Australian Defence Force and U.S. military for a multilateral amphibious exercise in Camp Ainoura, Sasebo. This marks the first time..
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Kidnapping - 65nm South Tema
Reporting indicates that the F/V ATLANTIC PRINCESS (IMO8124412) was boarded 65nm South of Tema resulting in the kidnap of 5 crew.
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Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy
Dryad Global are proud to join the world’s leading companies and associations in the shipping industry to sign BIMCO's Gulf of Guinea Declaration on the Suppression of Piracy. What's the Declaration..
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Deep Blue Project Ready To Deploy
As Nigeria gets set to deploy Deep Blue Project to protect its coastal waters, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) says piracy will no longer be allowed to thrive.
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U.S. to review Jones Act waiver requests
The White House said the Biden Administration was ready to review Jones Act waiver requests from companies that can show insufficient domestic capacity, but stopped short of saying it would issue any..
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NO ORDINARY BOATS: CRACKING THE CODE ON CHINA’S SPRATLY MARITIME MILITIAS
By Ryan Martinson
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Could terrorists cause the next 'Ever Given' crisis?
On March 23, the vessel Ever Given ran aground and blocked the Suez Canal, and while now resolved, the next time a vital maritime chokepoint is blocked, it may not be an accident – but terrorism.
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SA in “conversation” with Mozambique on Op Copper
Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) heard the South African military, in all probability in the form of the Joint Operations Division, “prompted a conversation” with Mozambique as..
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Aus-NZ superyacht travel now without quarantine
Trans-Tasman bubble between New Zealand and Australia now available to superyachts on a case by case basis.
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China’s Growing Influence in Africa; Nigeria Wants AFRICOM HQ Relocated from Germany
The top U.S. military officer in Africa says he is concerned about China’s growing commercial and military influence there — including plans to locate a large naval port somewhere on the continent’s..
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Israel Attacks - Impact on Maritime Domain
Tensions between Israel and Palestine have risen substantially in the past 12 days.
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Force majeure in Mozambique upends LNG fundamentals
The decision by energy major, Total, to declare force majeure on its LNG project in Mozambique will radically change the global LNG supply-demand balance later this decade, according to experts.
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What the Vaccine roll out means for superyacht owners and operators
The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for superyacht owners and operators last year. However, as vaccine roll out continues apace in many superyacht destinations across the globe, it..
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Italy says Libyan coastguard fired on its fishing boats
The Libyan coastguard on Thursday fired on three Italian fishing boats, injuring the captain of one of the vessels, Italian authorities said.
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Project Force: Who will win the underwater arms race?
New designs, new technologies and new weapons are shaping the submarines of the future, which are being manufactured right now, in response to global demand for more potent and flexible designs.
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Why Mohammed bin Salman Suddenly Wants to Talk to Iran
Secret meetings have been going on at least since January, catalysed by the spectre of U.S. withdrawal from the region.
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Video: Greek Diver Recovers Cocaine Smuggled in Ship’s Hull
Illustrating the depths to which drug smugglers are going in their attempts to move their illicit cargo, the Hellenic Coast Guard released video of a drug seizure this week hidden underwater behind..
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Will a new anti- piracy framework solve the Gulf of Guinea's piracy woes?
The latest self-enforcing regional commitments aimed at improving maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea were announced last week by the Inter Regional Coordination Centre Yaoundé (ICC) and the..
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Maritime Cyber Security & Threats 25 Apr - May 21
Dryad and cyber partners RedSkyAlliance continue to monitor attempted attacks within the maritime sector. Here we continue to examine how email is used to deceive the recipient and potentially expose..
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Mozambique Could Become Africa’s Next Piracy Hot Spot
On March 24, Ansar al-Sunna, a militant group linked to the Islamic State, launched a bloody attack on the coastal town of Palma, in northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, leaving at least 61..
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Russia’s Expanding Footprint In The Middle East
Over the last month, the shadow of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has loomed large across the Middle East. In March, he visited the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. He was soon back in the..
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U.S. Moves to Seize Tanker Used in Illicit North Korean Trade
The U.S. Government moved to seize an oil tanker that they allege in a court filing was used to violate U.S. and U.N. sanctions against North Korea.
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Chinese Naval base in Africa to support carriers
Amid China's growing influence in Africa, a top US commander has revealed how a recently completed pier at the Chinese naval base in Djibouti, near the entrance to the Red Sea, is large enough to..
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Why the Conflict in Cabo Delgado Matters for Eastern Africa
Northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province once again grabbed international headlines in late March 2021 after a local militant group aligned with radical Islamist ideology seized the key port town..
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Reports of Incident off Yanbu
Reporting has indicated that an incident occurred in the vicinity of Yanbu Port at 0630UTC on the morning of the 27th April 21. Reporting suggests that port authorities increased the ISPS alert state..
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Chinese Maritime Militia Disperses Amid Political Standoff With the Philippines and the US
A political standoff between China and the Philippines over a reef in the South China Sea has begun to subside, while Taiwan reacts to a new normal of continuous Chinese military activity around the..
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Is the Israel Iran conflict being played out using commercial vessels?
Reports on the morning of 24th April 2021 from the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) indicated that an explosion had occurred on a tanker causing the death of at least 3 crew. The report was largely..
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Somalia violence: Rival units fight amid row over president's term
Fighting has broken out in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, between different sections of the security forces.
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The Libyan Interim Government: Hopes and Challenges
Libya has suffered years of violence and volatility. Recently, Libyan delegates to a conference in Geneva approved the re-formation of two entities: the Presidential Council (PC) and the Government..
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Attack - 270nm S Lagos
Reporting indicates that a vessel has been attacked 270nm S Lagos.
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Vessel Boarded - 185nm SSW Bayelsa State
Reporting indicates that a Containership has been attacked 185nm SSW Bayelsa State.
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Ten Years after the Arab Spring, Libya has Another Chance for Peace
Just over ten years ago, the United Nation’s no-fly zone over Libya marked the beginning of the Libyan revolution and the West’s bombing campaign.
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Egypt becomes 34th member nation of the Combined Maritime Forces
Egypt has become the 34th member of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), a multinational coalition committed to countering illicit non-state actors on the high seas and promoting security, stability..
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Indonesian Navy searches for missing submarine with 53 people on board
Indonesia's Navy is searching for a missing submarine with 53 people on board that went missing during a military exercise on Wednesday, Indonesian authorities say.
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Advisory - Gulf of Guinea (Sighting)
Reporting indicates that a small boat suspected of involvement with piracy has been sighted 202nm SW Brass Port
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Advisory - Gulf of Guinea
Reporting indicates that a small boat with approx. 8 POB is suspected of involvement with piracy.
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Cabo Delgado: Is Mozambique safe?
In our latest blog, Dryad Global analysts Shannon McSkimming and Casper Goldman assess the future trajectory of the Cabo Delgado conflict in the commercial maritime domain and the challenges it may..
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Somalia: Averting a Descent into Political Violence
Tensions are running high following the Somali parliament’s decision to extend the incumbent president’s mandate by two years. External partners should urgently convene – and mediate – talks among..
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Maritime Cyber Security & Threats 12-18 April
Dryad and cyber partners RedSkyAlliance continue to monitor attempted attacks within the maritime sector. Here we continue to examine how email is used to deceive the recipient and potentially expose..
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Brazil's Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional container port terminals operations halted
Brazil's Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional had its iron ore and the container port terminals operations halted on April 16th after local authority levied a fine against the company for alleged "various..
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Force Majeure declared at Marsa al Hariga- Libya
Libya's National Oil Corp (NOC) declared force majeure on exports from the port of Marsa al Hariga after Arabian Gulf Oil Co suspends output over a budget dispute.
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Here’s How to Keep Your Crew From Being Pirated by Another Yacht
Veteran yacht owners have been joined on the high seas over the past year by a flotilla of newer sailors, cast adrift from the corporate offices where once they were moved. Thanks to the popularity..
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ARCTIC GEOPOLITICS: CHINA’S REMAPPING OF THE WORLD
China’s ambitions in the Arctic are suggestive of a new geopolitical perspective. How do maps visualise the Arctic Silk Road, and China as a ‘near-Arctic state’? And what does this mean for Arctic..
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Russia set to close Kerch Strait
Russia has announced it will close the strategic Kerch Strait which connects the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, starting next week until October 2021.
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Malaysia, Vietnam Set to Pen Agreement on Maritime Security
Malaysia will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam later this year to strengthen cooperation in maritime security, a Malaysian official said, as the Philippines continues to raise..
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Ports Authority Faces fraud investigation
Corruption has blighted an African ports authority following the suspension of its director general.
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Alleged Attack Against Israeli Owned Vessel 19.4nm East Fujairah
Unconfirmed media reporting has indicated that the MV HYPERION RAY (IMO9690559), has been involved in an incident off the coast of Fujairah.
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How insecurity affects the lives of everyone in the Niger Delta
Nigeria has an urgent insecurity problem. News from the country often emphasises insecurity related to Islamic insurgents in Northern Nigeria, organised armed banditry involving Fulani herdsmen,..
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Maritime Cyber Security & Threats 4-11 April
Dryad and cyber partners RedSkyAlliance continue to monitor attempted attacks within the maritime sector. Here we continue to examine how email is used to deceive the recipient and potentially expose..
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Counter Narcotics: Drug Smuggling in Commercial Shipping
Illicit drug producers continue to develop complex trafficking patterns, targeting commercial vessels and their crew to transit their supply through multiple stopover and transit points. The safety..
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China v Russia v America: is 2021 the year Orwell’s 1984 comes true?
It may just be coincidence that Russia was piling military pressure on Ukraine last week at the same time as China noisily rattled sabres around Taiwan. Spring, to mangle Tennyson, is when a young..
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A FUTURE CHINESE INDIAN OCEAN FLEET?
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is now the largest navy in the world. This development, announced in the U.S. Department of Defense’s 2020 annual report on the Chinese military, appears to..
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Armed Group Blocks Mellitah oil Complex - Libya
An armed group forcibly closed the entrances and exits of the Mellitah Oil Industrial Complex in western Libya, near Tripoli.
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Maritime border dispute emerges between Lebanon & Syria
The Syrian government signed a 4-year contract with a Russian company for oil and gas exploration in the Mediterranean Sea that could spark a new border crisis between Lebanon and Syria.
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Explosion - MV SAVIZ
Reporting indicates that the Iran-flagged cargo vessel MV ‘SAVIZ' has suffered an explosion whilst operating in the Lower Red Sea in position 15°09N 041°01E . The Iranian flagged SAVIZ is suspected..
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Africa and west must unite to halt Mozambique insurgency, experts say
The growing Islamist insurgency in north Mozambique can only be halted with a coordinated military and development effort involving African and western countries or it risks spiralling further out of..
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EU Council chief calls on mercenaries to leave Libya for stability
The European Union on Sunday called for the departure of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya, describing it as a “precondition” for a return to stability in the war-torn country. At a news..
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Mozambique: South Africa deploys forces after jihadist attack
South Africa deployed troops to Mozambique on Friday following an attack by "Islamic State" (IS) militants in the northern town of Palma last month. The announcement was made during a televised..
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Why the Suez Canal and other choke-points face growing pressure
APOLOGIES DO NOT come much bigger. This week Shoei Kisen Kaisha, a Japanese firm, issued a grovelling press release after its ship, the Ever Given, became wedged in the Suez Canal. High winds..
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Will Panama Canal avoid Suez-type logjam?
The Suez Canal is open again, now that the container ship Ever Given has been refloated. Could the same thing happen to the maritime world’s other shortcut, the Panama Canal?
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Egypt to open new naval base
Egypt is close to opening a new naval base on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, near its border with Libya.
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Iran threatens US Army post and top general
Iran has made threats against Fort McNair, an Army post in the U.S. capital, and against the Army’s vice chief of staff, two senior U.S. intelligence officials said.
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What threat does China pose within the South China Sea?
Dryad Global analysts James Welsh and Dorottya Zsiboracs on China's influence within the South China Sea.
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Obangame 2021: Nigerian Navy increases security presence in GOG
The Nigerian Navy has deployed six ships, two tugboats, two helicopters and a Nigerian Airforce ATR42 aircraft toward addressing maritime challenges in the Gulf of Guinea.
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Saudi-led coalition destroys Houthi rigged boats, drones
The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen’s Houthi forces has destroyed two explosive-laden boats that the Iran-aligned group planned to use in an “imminent” attack launched from the Red Sea port of..
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Saudi minister accuses Iran of being involved in latest Houthi attacks
The Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel Al-Jubeir, accused Iran of being involved in the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities, which were carried out by the Houthi forces on..
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Mozambique: Volunteer ships evacuate 1,000 from Palma after attack
Jihadist insurgents linked to Islamic State overran the northern Mozambican town of Palma, sparking a Dunkirk-style rescue operation for residents by a flotilla of private vessels.
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Mozambique: several dead as insurgents seize control of town
At least one foreign worker among those killed after assault on Palma, near a huge gas project
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Gunmen kill wanted Libyan commander in new sign of instability
Gunmen assassinated an eastern Libyan commander wanted for war crimes on Wednesday, medics said, underscoring the risks of violent escalation on the ground that poses the biggest challenge to Libya’s..
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Alleged Attack - Israeli Owned Vessel
Reporting indicates that an Israeli owned vessel has suffered an explosion whilst in transit within the Arabian Sea.
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Stowaway's story raises questions about Nave Andromeda incident
Further questions have arisen over a decision to deploy special forces against a group of seven asylum seekers accused of hijacking an oil tanker after one of them told the Guardian they only..
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Maritime Law to Give Beijing Edge in South China Sea Disputes
Chinese officials will pass a basic maritime law to formalise their sovereignty claims over the contested, resource-rich South China Sea and defend those claims more effectively in the international..
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Airstrikes hit Sanaa and Port of Salif
Reporting indicates that Saudi-led Coalition airstrikes against Houthi targets have hit a missile and drone assembly plant Sanaa and the a warehouse and living quarters in the Port of Salif.
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Dryad Global Security Notice - Increased Congestion in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Reporting indicates that the Panama flagged MV EVER GIVEN (IMO 9811000) has run aground within the Suez Canal causing a temporary blockage of both the northbound and southbound waterways.
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Panama flagged MV EVER GIVEN runs aground in Suez Canal blocking major oil route
Reporting indicates that the Panama flagged MV EVER GIVEN (IMO 9811000) has run aground within the Suez Canal causing a temporary blockage of both the northbound and southbound waterways.
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China, Malaysia, Taiwan & Vietnam's 'excessive' South China Sea Claims
China, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam have made “excessive maritime claims” over the South China Sea, according to the Annual Freedom of Navigation Report 2020 prepared by the US Department of Defence.
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Why pirates attack: Geospatial evidence
"I believe the title of pirate should be given to those who come to our waters illegally.”
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Approach - 21nm North MINA SAQR
Reporting indicates that a vessel has reported an approach 21nm North of Mina Saqr port.
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Alleged Tug Boat Hijacked within Persian Gulf
Pirates have hijacked an Iraqi ship that was stranded outside the country’s waters and took it to an unknown location, the MP for the Basra governorate said on Sunday.
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Singapore Reaffirms Role of ReCAAP and its Efforts to Combat Piracy
Singapore, as one of the 20 Contracting Parties to the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery (ReCAAP), and host to the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC), is..
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Maritime Cyber Security & Threats Feb -March 2021
Dryad and cyber partners RedSkyAlliance continue to monitor attempted attacks within the maritime sector. Here we continue to examine how email is used to deceive the recipient and potentially expose..
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NIMASA & Nigerian Navy Take Positive Steps to tackle insecurity
The Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have strengthened maritime security with the deployment of hi-tech assets for vessel protection.
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Denmark to deploy Absalon-class Danish frigate to the Gulf of Guinea
Denmark has announced that it will deploy an Absalon-class Danish frigate equipped with a detachment of Danish Marines and helicopter to the Gulf of Guinea between November 2021 and March 2022.
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Context en achtergrondinformatie: ontvoerde crew aan boord van de Nederlandse olietanker Davide B
De MV Davide B is op 11 Maart 2021 aangevallen door 9 bewapende individuen 213nm (nautische mijlen) ten Zuiden van Cotonou. 15 van de 21 crewleden zijn ontvoerd, de nationaliteit van deze crewleden..
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Libyan National Army Grants Turkish vessels access to Eastern Ports
The General Command of the Libyan National Army, led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, announced on Wednesday that they have granted permission for commercial ships carrying the Turkish flag to enter..
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Spanish police seize narco-submarine in Malaga raid
Police in Spain have seized a homemade submarine capable of transporting up to two tonnes of drugs.
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Increase in attacks on ships in the Middle East
Recent tensions at sea include allegations by Iran that Israel has carried out an attack on one of its cargo ships in the Mediterranean.
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Why Britain is tilting to the Indo-Pacific region
Some will call it a tilt, others a rebalancing and yet others a pivot but, either way, the new big idea due to emerge from the government’s foreign and defence policy review is the importance of the..
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Why some ships vanish before unloading in the Middle East
On a radar map, the northern mouth of the Suez canal resembles a Bermuda Triangle-sur-Mer: ships have a habit of disappearing. So it was with the Emerald, an oil tanker which went through the canal..
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Digitalisation: An arrow in shipping’s quiver or hackers’ ace in the hole?
Digitalisation in the maritime sector remains a double-edged sword, because while technology and digital tools support the supply chain significantly, these same tools have opened new vulnerabilities.
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Will the Biden Presidency lead to greater maritime security in 2021 within the Persian Gulf?
Anticipating the Biden Administration’s Iran strategy is crucial for understanding future risks to maritime operators in the Persian Gulf. Though the new U.S. Administration has officially offered to..
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Is an unequal balance of rich & poor driving maritime crime within the Straits of Malacca & Singapore?
There is significant wealth disparity between littoral states in the SoM&S - the GDP per capita of Singapore is 6 times greater than Malaysia and more than 15 times greater than Indonesia. The uneven..
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Boarding - 208nm South Lagos
Reporting indicates that a MV was boarded 208nm South of Lagos.
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What is the state of Somalia and could the region return to piracy?
Ensuring onshore socioeconomic stability remains key to repressing a resurgence of piracy in the Indian Ocean.
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There’s No Margin for Error in Port Cyber Security
With the global shipping industry already under pressure, Joel Snape, Security Researcher at Nettitude, explains why addressing the risk to port infrastructure from cyber-attack has never been more..
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UPDATE - Kidnapping - 213nm South Cotonou
Reporting indicates that Maltese flagged MT DAVIDE B (IMO9721750) has been boarded by 9 armed individuals 213nm South Cotonou, 15 crew reported kidnapped.
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Iran-flagged container vessel ‘SHAHR E KORD’ suffers explosion in the Eastern Mediterranean offshore Haifa
Unconfirmed Iranian media reporting indicates that the Iran-flagged container vessel ‘SHAHR E KORD’ has suffered an explosion whilst operating in the Eastern Mediterranean offshore Haifa. Unverified..
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Video: Pirates board & loot German container ship
Ecuadorian news agency EXPRESO expreso.ec reported a piracy attack in Gulf of Guayaquil, Ecuador, in the evening Mar 6 local time.
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Maiteeq Announces End of Financial Split in Libya
On Monday, Deputy Prime Minister of the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA), Ahmed Maiteeq officially announced the end of the financial split between the two finance ministries in..
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Singapore’s navy tests a new layer of surveillance: unmanned vessels
Singapore is testing unmanned surface vessels with a locally developed, AI-driven navigation algorithm that could be used for maritime security operations in the congested but strategically important..
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Police kill four suspected sea robbers in Nigeria
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has said that its men killed four suspected sea robbers terrorising Iwukpom/Opolum water channel in Ibeno Local Government Area of the state.
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Global Yacht Security Summary - March Update
The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020 created unprecedented chaos and challenges for super yacht owners and operators.
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How effective have regional frameworks been in resolving piracy within West Africa to date?
The West African maritime security situation is at breaking point. Seafarer's lives are at risk from ever-increasing violent attacks and Nigerian pirates are operating with increased impunity...
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Suspicious Approach - 105nm SE Nishtun
UKMTO reporting indicates that that a vessel has reported being approached by four small craft.
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German warship to cross South China Sea for first time since 2002
US hails plan by NATO ally calling it welcome support for a ‘rules-based international order’ amid tensions in resource-rich waters.
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International Women’s Day 2021 #ChooseToChallenge
A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day.
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Houthis strike Saudi oil giant’s facilities in the kingdom’s east
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed that they hit an Aramco oil facility in eastern Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
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Chinese hackers are still actively targeting Indian port in shadow war
At least one connection opened by Chinese state-sponsored hackers into the network system of an Indian port is still active, even as authorities block attempts to penetrate the nation’s electrical..
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What is the nature of risk to commercial operations within the Gulf of Mexico?
The probability of maritime crime and piracy within the Gulf of Mexico negatively impacting commercial operators is low. However, a concerning trend is emerging in the Southern Gulf of Mexico states..
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France’s forever war in the Sahel
With violence rife across the region, France has few good options to bring back the troops.
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Nigeria: militants threaten to attack major cities
Militants from Nigeria’s oil-rich region have threatened to attack the country's capital and economic hub for alleged neglect of the Niger-Delta, the nation’s petroleum producing area.
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Nigerian Navy Press Release
The Nigerian Navy has released a statement cautioning the general public and the nigerian press about inaccurate news reporting. The statement comes after an alleged attack involving a security..
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Explosion - Gulf of Oman
Reporting indicates that an explosion has occurred on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman
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US Navy Ship Arrives at Port Sudan - First Time in Decades
A rapid transport ship of the US Military Maritime Transport Command USNS Carson City arrived at Port Sudan harbour on the Red Sea on Wednesday “to enhance maritime security in the region” in a new..
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False Allegation of Attack - 17nm West Okwori Terminal
Reporting indicates that claims that an SEV was attacked 17nm West of Okwori resulting in the death of two personnel were false and the result of fictitious reporting.
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European interest in Libyan Oil
The Libyan conflict has been ongoing for a decade. The impact on Libya’s oil production has been significant. Whether the new transitory government and shift to democracy will increase and stabilise..
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Drones, Choppers to Police Pirate-Infested Waters Off Nigeria
Nigeria will commission $195 million worth of aircraft, boats and vehicles in the next three months to strengthen security in the pirate-infested Gulf of Guinea, Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi..
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Dryad Global: Annual Report 2021
Our annual report is available to download now.
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Falling Oil Prices Cause Increase in Violent Pirate Attacks
Increased threat of violent piracy attacks soars as oil prices tank impacting vessels travelling through the Gulf of Guinea.
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Fears Of China’s New Coast Guard Law Escalating Sea Disputes
State Department says language in the law could be used by Beijing to intimidate its neighbours in the region amid South China Sea tension.
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Rising Militarisation of the Red Sea
Russia plans to build a naval base on Sudan’s Red Sea coast to resupply its fleet, according to a draft agreement with Khartoum signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
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Top tips for a pandemic-proof superyacht charter
The brokerage and charter markets are part of our industry that is naturally most reactive to world events. Those working in these sectors have to swiftly navigate through difficult times in order to..
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Malaysia extends curfew in Sabah's ESS Zone until March 1
The curfew in the waters off seven districts in Malaysia's Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) has been extended until March 1. Sabah police commissioner Datuk Hazani Ghazali said the curfew covers..
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IMO Urges Action to Combat Piracy in Gulf of Guinea
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will convene a maritime security working group in response to the growing number of pirate attacks on ships in the Gulf of Guinea.
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Missing Turks found murdered in Iraq
Dozens of people have been arrested after the bodies of 13 Turks who had been missing for five years were found in a cave. All had been shot. Eight have been identified as soldiers and police..
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How History Predicts COVID-19’s Impact on Maritime Piracy
By Brandon Prins, Professor of Political Science, University of Tennessee 2020 was a bad year for maritime piracy. The global number of sea-piracy incidents rose by over 20% from 2019 and West Africa..
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Cold Snap Shuts Houston Ship Channel & US Gulf Coast petchem plants
A deep freeze that hit Texas over the weekend wrought more havoc on the U.S. energy sector on Tuesday, curbing output in the largest U.S. oil field, knocking out a fifth of the nation's refining..
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Gulf rivalries are spilling into Africa’s Horn
The narrow waters separating the Arabian peninsula from the Horn of Africa have never served as much of a moat. Goods and people routinely cross. Iran and the United Arab Emirates, in particular, are..
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Dryad Global Annual Report 2021
Our annual report is on its way. Join our team as we reflect on an extraordinary year in global maritime, security & shipping.
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IMO urges action to deter piracy in Gulf of Guinea
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has expressed his deep concern about the escalation in the number and severity of attacks on ships and crew in the Gulf of Guinea region.
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Security takeover by NIMASA on Lagos anchorage
The situation at the anchorage in Lagos.
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India: Urgent Need for Legislation on Maritime Piracy
India does not have separate domestic legislation on piracy and prosecution for piracy as a crime has not been included in the Indian Penal Code or the Code of Criminal Procedure, the panel noted.
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After weeks in pirate captivity Turkish Sailors Freed
Fifteen men kidnapped by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea are undergoing health checks, Turkish media reports.
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US Navy Ship Deployed to Mombasa Port
The US has deployed a navy ship to the port of Mombasa to boost maritime security in the region.
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The Cautionary Tale of Lianpengu 809
An insight into the operations of West African pirates, a guest blog from Craig de Savoye, West Africa specialist at Protection Vessels international.
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Abandoned Crew Forced To Collect Rain Water To Survive
Luis Alberto Veloso is one of four abandoned seafarers on board the Togo-flagged MV Onda who has gone one year without pay. The ship and its crew are abandoned in the port of Douala, Cameroon by Amin..
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Superyacht chartering in the age of COVID-19
Many superyacht charters are fixed under the MYBA’s (Mediterranean Yacht Broker Association’s) standard charterparty wording - the “MYBA Standard Charter” - which is subject to English law and London..
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Strike ends at Marsa al Hariga
Libya's Marsa al Hariga terminal has reopened.
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Why corruption persists in Nigeria
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said that corruption persists in the country because thieves are not jailed or severely punished.
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How are maritime boundaries determined?
A CANNON SHOT fired from the coast can hit a ship three nautical miles out to sea. In the 17th century, this was the basis for maritime boundaries. Countries could claim sovereignty as far as they..
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Washington’s Chance to Reimagine Counter-terrorism In Syria’s Idlib
If the Biden administration is looking to correct Washington’s overly militarised foreign policy, one opportunity to redefine U.S. counter-terrorism strategy lies in Idlib, an area which U.S...
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Boarding - 108nm NW Sao Tome
Reporting indicates that the MT MARIA E has been boarded 108nm SW Sao Tome in the vicinity of the previously reported Hijacked LIANPENGYU 809.
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Hijacked Vessel Last Known Position
Reporting indicates that the suspected Hijacked vessel LIANPENGYU 809 has been intercepted by Gabon Navy and escorted into Libreville. 10 Crew are understood to have been kidnapped.
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"Yacht Industry Faces Closure" As Foreign Clients Locked Out
The yachting industry has been crippled by the travel restrictions imposed on foreign visitors to combat the covid 19 pandemic and over 2,000 people who earn a living from boat repairs and other..
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Strike continues at Libyan port as tanker diverts
A tanker has been forced to divert from Libya's Marsa el-Hariga terminal, where strike action among guards has prevented crude from being exported for two weeks.
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Attack - 56 Nm SW Sao Tome
Reporting indicates that a MV has been attacked approx 56 Nm SW of Sao Tome
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Hijack - 83nm WSW Port Gentil
Reporting indicates that the Gabon flagged fishing vessel LIANPENGYU has been hijacked.
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As New Libyan Authority Takes Shape, Challenges to Peace Remain
The head of Libya’s new presidency council is due soon in the capital to begin work on a transitional government amid cautious hopes a decade of fighting that’s divided the OPEC nation may be coming..
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Attempted Boarding - 74nm SW Port Gentil
Reporting indicates that the MT SEAKING (IMO:9292187) was approached by a small boat launched from a mother vessel.
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Is a Transatlantic Approach The Solution to West Africa's Maritime Insecurity
The recent news headline said it all: “Pirates kidnap 15 Turkish sailors in attack on container ship” off the Nigerian coast in the Gulf of Guinea. A vast maritime zone of 2.3 million square..
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Iranian hostility: Forceful diplomacy or reckless militancy?
Anticipating the Biden Administration’s Iran strategy is crucial for understanding future risks for maritime operators in the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, and wider Indian Ocean. Though the..
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Boarding - 115nm SW Kribi
Reporting indicates that the MV SEA PHANTOM (IMO:9326653) has been boarded 115nm off the coast of Kribi, Cameroon.
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Nigerian Navy officers are colluding with criminals
Nigeria’s new Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Zubairu Gambo, has said that some personnel of the Nigerian Navy collude with drug traffickers, bandits, kidnappers and economic saboteurs, warning..
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Mixed Migration Update East Africa & Yemen
Key updates include insights into the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region which is spurring mass displacement: More than 56,000 Ethiopians have now fled to neighbouring Sudan due to fighting. •..
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Cabo Delgado Conflict: Escalating tensions and COVID-19
Since 2017, the ongoing conflict in Mozambique’s northernmost province, Cabo Delgado, has cost the lives of more than 1000 people, displaced some 355,000 and left 712,000 needing humanitarian..
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Suspicious Approach - 62nm SW Bonny
Reporting indicates that that the Container vessel MSC PANAYA (IMO9217565) reported a suspicious approach.
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Curfew in waters off ESSZone extended until Feb 14
The curfew in the waters off seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone), which was scheduled to end on January 30th, has been extended until Feb 14. Eastern Sabah Security Zone 31..
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U.S. Aircraft Carrier Returning Home After Long Sea Tour Watching Iran
The aircraft carrier Nimitz is finally going home. The Pentagon last month ordered the warship to remain in the Middle East because of Iranian threats against President Donald J. Trump and other..
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The pros and cons of Turkey’s presence in West Africa and the Sahel
The Turkish parliament this week approved an extension of the mandate for naval troop deployment in the Gulf of Aden, Somalian waters and the Arabian Sea. Since it was first approved by parliament in..
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Will the Wakashio wreck improve Africa’s ability to respond to maritime disasters?
Despite decades of policy work, countries party to the Nairobi Convention still have different capabilities in responding to marine pollution incidents, including equipment and personnel. During a..
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EU Moves to Take Control of Maritime Security in Gulf of Guinea
After all efforts by governments around the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) to stop piracy, kidnapping for ransom and organised crime failed, the European Union (EU) has announced the launch of the pilot case..
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Boarding - 200nm S Accra
Reporting indicates that the MV ROWAYTON EAGLE (IMO:9575216) has been boarded 200nm off the coast of Accra, Ghana.
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Australian military to continue patrolling South China Sea as China warns Taiwan independence ‘means war’
Australian military ships and aircraft will continue to patrol the South China Sea amid warnings from China that a declaration of independence by Taiwan would “mean war”. Australia ‘monitoring..
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Continuing Rise in Robbery on Ships in Asia in 2020
ReCAAP ISC, the regional cooperation to combat incidents against shipping in Asia, issued its annual report highlighting concern over a significant increase in incidents in 2020. The report details..
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Erdogan’s Sinister Game in Libya: Construction Corruption
The ugliness of kleptocracy is often easy to see; in fact, it is inescapable. Those who have visited Libya report that for an oil state it has very unimpressive infrastructure. Indeed, it is littered..
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Is there a new piracy crisis afflicting Africa's shipping lanes?
Should the merchant ships in the region now be armed? BBC World Service reporter Ed Butler, talks to Dryad Global's Munro Anderson for Business Daily. Four men boarded a Turkish-crewed container ship..
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Shipping costs quadruple to record highs on China-Europe ‘bottleneck’
The cost of shipping goods from China to Europe has more than quadrupled in the past eight weeks, hitting record highs as a shortage of empty containers stemming from the pandemic disrupts global..
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Dryad Global announces appointment of non-executive director
Dryad Global has announced the appointment of Teresa Peacock as its first non-executive director. "I am incredibly excited to be joining the Dryad Global team in this role, bringing my passion and..
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Suspicious Approach - 164nm SW Agbami, Nigeria
Reporting indicates that the MV SEAFRONTIER (IMO:9457268) was approached 164nm SW of Agbami, Nigeria.
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Creating a sustainable future for superyachts
Let’s start with the positive news. Superyachts are cool. On board, you can always find the latest and the greatest technologies, from the technologies used to build the hull, the engines and..
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Piracy Pays in Africa’s Gulf of Guinea
You don’t need a peg leg, eye patch, or parrot on your shoulder to be a modern-day pirate, but guns and high-speed boats are useful. Last year pirates hijacked three vessels, fired on 11, and boarded..
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Yacht Owners call for Trinidad & Tobago to Reopen Borders
Trinidad & Tobago's Government will look at the proposals made by the Yacht Services Association of Trinidad & Tobago for a safe reopening of the industry. Last week, YSATT appealed to government to..
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Kidnap- 98nm NW Sao Tome
MDAT GoG report indicates that MV MOZART has been boarded.
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Buhari Cancels OMSL’s Controversial Secure Anchorage Area Contract
President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled the lucrative but controversial Secure Anchorage Area (SAA) contract handled by Ocean Marine Solutions Limited (OMSL) after agreeing with long-standing..
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Biden must not let the Indian Ocean slip away like the South China Sea
Joe Biden's list of inauguration pledges were long and largely domestic. But as he grapples over the coming months with his new administration's many conflicting priorities in Asia, the United States..
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Suspicious Approach - 65nm SW Bonny
MDAT GoG report indicates that an MV reported a suspicious approach.
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Iran hopes US will return to Obama-era nuclear deal
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has called on United States President-elect, Joe Biden, to return to the 2015 nuclear deal and lift sanctions imposed on Tehran by Donald Trump's administration...
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U.S. blacklists oil tankers for undermining Venezuela sanctions
The United States on Tuesday sanctioned a network of oil trading firms, individuals and vessels that have helped Venezuelan state-run oil company PDVSA sell crude mainly to Asia despite Washington’s..
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Crossover criminal vessels: a Growing illicit maritime trend
On 12 July, 2019, a cooperative operation involving INTERPOL, the non-governmental organization Global Fishing Watch, and a variety of states, most notably Indonesia, resulted in the arrest of the MV..
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Maersk calls for military protection in Gulf of Guinea piracy hotspot
Maersk is calling on authorities to launch an "effective military capacity" in the Gulf of Guinea to increase safety for vessels and crews following two piracy attacks on Maersk vessels in less than..
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US Virgin Islands offer cruising bubble for superyachts
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Caribbean finds itself once again in the midst of an uncertain winter season, with most islands enforcing stringent entry requirements for yachts cruising..
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USCGC Stone intercepts smuggling off Dominican Republic
While the newly-built cutter USCGC Stone was under way in the Caribbean last week, bound for Guyana, her crew spotted and intercepted a drug-smuggling boat south of the Dominican Republic. The..
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Suspicious Approach - 34nm NW Point A IRTC
Reporting Indicates that two suspicious approach incidents have occurred within a 24hr period approximately 34nm NW of Pointe A IRTC.
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Bonny residents protest incessant attacks on waterways
Residents of Bonny, the host community of the multi-billion dollars Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), on Monday staged peaceful protest over incessant attacks by sea pirates on the waterways that..
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Neo-colonialism in the Gulf of Guinea
Is neo-colonialism in the Gulf of Guinea the answer to West Africa’s maritime crime crisis? In October 2020, China’s transport ministry established an ad hoc workgroup to lay down precautionary..
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Suspicious Approach - 150nm SW Bonny
Reporting indicates that MV MAERSK CARDIFF has been approached by a small vessel.
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Maritime Cyber Security & Threats January 2021 Week 1
Dryad and cyber partners RedSkyAlliance continue to monitor attempted attacks within the maritime sector. Here we continue to examine how email is used to deceive the recipient and potentially expose..
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North Africa Emerges As Cocaine Transit Hub
Within the span of a week, cocaine was discovered in two separate maritime cargo containers bound for Libya, a strong indication that both the North African country and the broader region are..
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Total sends top security team for urgent talks with Maputo
Faced with the inefficiency of the Mozambican defence forces, Total wants fresh guarantees, otherwise the Afungi LNG plant project could be put on hold. After the Mozambican army and the Ministry of..
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U.S. Maritime Advisory West Africa Revised
The US Department of Transportation Maritime Administration has revised its advisory. This message cancels U.S. Maritime Advisory 2020-012 and will automatically expire on July 7, 2021. Threat Type:..
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How NIMASA paid N87bn for unexecuted contracts
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has sustained a query by the Auditor-General of the Federation against the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) over payment of N87..
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Gas pipeline explodes in Port Harcourt
A gas pipeline in Rivers State has exploded. A gas pipeline explosion in Oduoha, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, has created tension in the community. The pipeline, which passes through..
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Iran ramps up uranium enrichment and seizes tanker
Iran announced Monday that it had resumed enriching uranium to 20% purity, far beyond the limits laid out in the 2015 nuclear deal, in a move likely to further escalate tensions with the United..
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Jihadism, Tobago and Trinidad: Securing the maritime space requires the world's attention
Trinidad and Tobago, with their white-sand beaches and aquamarine waters, might not be the first place that comes to mind as a battlefield in the Global War on Terror. And yet the twin-island..
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Ongoing Incident - Vessel Detained - Strait of Hormuz
The South Korean flagged Chemical Tanker HANKUK CHEMI (IMO:9232369) is confirmed to have been detained by Iranian forces in the Straits of Hormuz while inbound to Fujairah.
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Total Asks Mozambique Staff to Leave as Attacks Near LNG Project
Total SE asked some staff to vacate its $20 billion Mozambique liquefied natural gas project as Islamist militants are staging attacks increasingly closer to the site. Fighters linked to Islamic..
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