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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 30th January 2023
Access the latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 30th January 2023.
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US-supplied patrol boat aims to enhance Benin’s anti-piracy fight
The United States has delivered a new 10 metre long patrol boat as well as maintenance and launch facilities to Benin to assist it combat piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
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The Houthis Won the War but Might Lose What Comes Next
The Houthis will be more vulnerable after the full withdrawal of Saudi and Emirati forces than they have been at any time during the war.
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Ransomware attack on maritime software impacts 1,000 ships
About 1,000 vessels have been affected by a ransomware attack against a major software supplier for ships. Oslo-based DNV – one of the world’s largest maritime organizations – said it was hit with..
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Missile hit Turkish-owned ship in Ukraine's Kherson port
A Turkish-owned general cargo ship was struck by a missile in the port of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, sparking a fire, according to video footage from the scene and shipping sources.
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Sudden Surge In Russian Navy Ships And Submarines In Black Sea
This morning Russian Navy ships and submarines left their base at Novorossiysk, in the Black Sea, en-masse. This is highly unusual and may indicate ongoing operations. Sources seen by Naval News..
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The Horn of Africa States: Maritime Security Institution – OpEd
The Horn of Africa States owns a significant maritime space, which stretches from the northern tip of Eritrea to the southern tip of Somalia, a distance of some 4,700 km, including its territorial..
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 23rd January 2023
Access the latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 23rd January 2023.
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China: Sea ports renege quarantine, promote marine trade
Chinese sea ports removed nucleic acid tests or centralized quarantines for incoming crew members who change shifts, starting on Sunday, as part of the latest moves to optimize COVID-19 response.
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Encrypting Vessel ID Data Can Thwart Maritime Piracy
The regulations the International Maritime Organization (IMO) issued in the wake of 9/11 regarding ship location and identification reporting have made it easier to track vessels–but not only for the..
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Reconstructing the postwar Black Sea region
The importance of the Black Sea region was made obvious by the invasion of Ukraine, and the area will likely play an important role in postwar reconstruction.
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Maritime Transformation: Decarbonisation and Digitalisation
Will the maritime trade industry sink or swim in the perma-crises era of the 21st century?
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Labor Disruptions at World’s Ports Quadruple as Discontent Grows
Labor unrest took an unusually heavy toll on ports around the world last year, and the outlook for continued economic instability could bring even more upheaval to global supply chains in 2023.
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Philippines, China Agree on Measures to Manage Maritime Disputes
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Xi Jinping agreed to restart joint oil and gas exploration and set up a direct channel of communication on South China Sea issues.
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 16th January 2023
Access the latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 16th January 2023.
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Libyan court suspends maritime deal with Türkiye
A Libyan court on Monday suspended a maritime and energy exploration deal signed with Türkiye last year as the North African country’s future is continuing to be in crisis amid political turmoil. The..
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The Yemen Conundrum
The United States wants to end the war in Yemen, but given its lack of leverage over the Houthis, the few policy options it does have will likely make the situation worse.
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Vessel Vulnerabilities: Why Attackers Increasingly Target Maritime
Maritime is at the center of global trade and many sectors rely upon the industry for safe transportation of critical goods. For instance food imports and building supplies. Despite this criticality,..
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Tracking Dark Vessels
EO and geospatial intelligence plays a key role in thwarting illicit maritime activities, promoting sustainability, accountability, and transparency. A conversation with Tony Long, Chief Executive..
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How NATO can keep pace with hybrid threats in the Black Sea region and beyond
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure in recent months have highlighted the devastating impact of twenty-first-century warfare and the resulting vulnerability of civilian life. A major..
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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 9th January 2023
Access the latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 9th January 2023.
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Yemeni authorities plan to build a $130 million port
Bloomberg reports, citing Deputy Transport Minister Nasser al-Sharif, that Yemeni authorities intend to start building a port in the Qishn region, east of Al-Mahra province, within two months, at an..
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Insurers end war-risk cover for shipping across Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
The move comes as a result of reinsurers exiting the region in the face of heavy financial losses. However, Dryad Global believe that other war risk insurers will still be available to provide cover.
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Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill 2022: A Game-Changer For Shipping Industry Security?
The legislation will apply to India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which extends to 200 nautical miles from the coastline, and penalty for piracy includes the death sentence.
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NNPC’s Private Security Contractor Intercepts More Vessels With Stolen Crude Oil
Through two separate operations, Tantita Security Services which is the private security contractor engaged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd has intercepted a Barge and Truck with..
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