5
Min Read
2
Min Read
World Court orders Colombia to cease activities in Nicaraguan maritime zone
Judges at the International Court of Justice ruled last week that Colombia must "immediately cease" patrolling and trying to control fishing in parts of the Caribbean that the ICJ said are within..
4
Min Read
Is Somali piracy finally under control?
Piracy off the coast of Somalia has long captivated the attention of the media and governments. But the expiry of the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) counter-piracy Resolution 2608 on 31..
4
Min Read
Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 26th April 2022
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 26th April 2022.
1
Min Read
South Africa signs Jeddah Amendment to combat illicit maritime activity
South Africa has become the 17th signatory to the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC), according to an IMO release.
2
Min Read
Nigeria explosion: ‘More than 100 people killed’ in blast at illegal oil refinery
An explosion at an illegal oil refining depot in Nigeria has left more than 100 people dead, local officials fear.
3
Min Read
Al-Zawiya oil facility damaged during clashes
Clashes between government-allied militias caused damage to at least 29 oil sites, including storage tanks, at the Zawiya refinery complex
2
Min Read
Agents to shut down Lagos ports Monday over 15% levy
The Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) says they will embark on a one-day warning strike on April 25, over the introduction of 15 per cent National Automotive Council (NAC) levy.
1
Min Read
Political rift sparks Libyan force majeure
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has declared force majeure on exports of Mellitah crude, following problems at the El Feel field.
1
Min Read
IRGC say ship smuggling fuel seized in Gulf with seven arrested.
ran’s Revolutionary Guards said Friday they seized another vessel smuggling fuel in the Gulf and arrested its seven crew members, the second such incident in as many weeks. “Naval forces have seized..
4
Min Read
China's security deal with Solomon Islands raises alarm in Pacific
China could send forces to help in 'maintaining social order,' draft agreement says.
2
Min Read
Ukraine Claims to Have Struck the Flagship of Russia's Black Sea Fleet
Multiple Ukrainian sources have claimed that the nation's armed forces have hit the Russian cruiser Moskva in a guided-missile attack in the Black Sea. "It has been confirmed that the missile cruiser..
5
Min Read
Of maritime security and a rules-based order
All good in theory, but the operational logistics of multinational cooperation at sea will take more than narratives.
2
Min Read
Black Sea Ship Insurance Rates Continue To Rise Alongside Dangers To Commercial Shipping
The costs of insuring merchant ships sailing to ports in the Black Sea has spiralled out of control, becoming a huge potential impediment to the movement of Russian cargoes from the region.
2
Min Read
Iran's Revolutionary Guard detains foreign vessel for fuel smuggling
IRGC seizes vessel with over 220,000 liters of smuggled fuel in Persian Gulf, Tehran says; incident comes amid a debate about removing group from US terror list.
3
Min Read
Japan, Philippines Agree to Boost Security Cooperation
Shared concerns about China’s maritime assertiveness have driven a steady strategic convergence between Tokyo and Manila.
4
Min Read
Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 11th April 2022
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing Monday 11th April 2022.
5
Min Read
Drifting sea mines bring Ukraine war to Turkey’s Bosporus Strait
At least three mines thought to have crossed the Black Sea have been spotted around the north mouth of one of the world’s busiest maritime channels.
10
Min Read
Fights over illegal fishing lead to armed conflict
Protesters from across Sri Lanka descended on the nation’s capital in February, shouting above the street noise and pumping their fists in the air in frustration.
1
Min Read
Somalia launches new maritime facility to boost policing on coastline
Somalia has inaugurated a high-tech maritime facility for the police to boost security along the coastline as the country continues to expand its blue economy, officials said.
1
Min Read
Axed French submarines deal to cost Australia up to $5.5 billion
Australia will be forced to pay up to Aus$5.5 billion (US$4.1 billion) to exit a submarine deal with France in favor of acquiring nuclear-powered US or British models.
5
Min Read
Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 4th April 2022
Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 4th April 2022.
1
Min Read
Libya Seizes 100,000 Litres of Smuggled Fuel
On Sunday, Libya’s 444th Combat Brigade, affiliated with the Government of National Unity (GNU) forces, announced the arrest of several people and the seizure of three trucks loaded with 100,000..
2
Min Read
Russian Ships Switch Flags At Record Rate On Sanctions Scrutiny
Many more Russian-flagged vessels than usual switched their flags to other countries in March, possibly to conceal their ties to Moscow and avoid being caught up in sanctions over the invasion of..
1
Min Read
Boarding - 278nm S Lome
MDAT-GoG reporting indicates that a vessel has been boarded approximately 278nm South Lomé, Togo.
3
Min Read
Saudi-led Coalition welcomes 2 month truce in Yemen
The warring sides in Yemen's seven-year conflict have for the first time in years agreed a nationwide truce, which would also allow fuel imports into Houthi-held areas and some flights operating from..
6
Min Read
