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Can a Cyber Attack Control a Ship?
The digital age has introduced unprecedented conveniences, but it has also brought sophisticated challenges affecting every industry, including maritime operations. In this edition of Metis Insights,..
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Cyber takeovers at sea and the rising tide of AI in maritime security
When a cargo vessel crashed into a Baltimore bridge, it cost lives, blocked a port, and cut off millions in cargo from the supply chain. It also sounded the alarm: what if cyber hijackings at sea..
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Shipping’s winners and losers from an end to the Red Sea shipping crisis
Despite recent military enhancements and rhetoric, there has been an eight-day lull in confirmed incidents in the Red Sea, as reported by UKMTO.
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Why Can’t the U.S. Navy and Its Allies Stop the Houthis?
The global shipping industry faces a deteriorating situation with increasing delays, disruptions, and costs.
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Security, privacy and tax: navigating the risks of superyacht ownership
During the 60th Venice Biennale, amidst the prestigious art exhibition at the Giardini, another spectacle unfolded on the water with the presence of some of the world’s most opulent yachts.
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The Russian strategy in the Mediterranean
Russia has historically focused its naval strategy on continental waters, primarily the northern seas, rather than the Mediterranean.
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Is China at War in the South China Sea?
Recent incidents in the South China Sea highlight China's aggressive maritime strategy.
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Vessel Protection - Why where floating armouries created?
The upsurge of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and wider Indian Ocean in 2006 to 2009, led commercial ship owners to contract armed guards to protect their vessels transiting the formally specified High..Maritime Security Levels
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code is an amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention (1974/1988) on minimum security arrangements for ships, ports and..
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Fine sentiments are no defence to Houthi missiles
World Toilet Day, with its impactful slogan, highlighted the plight of billions lacking modern sanitation.
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EU Aspides force lacks ships to protect Red Sea maritime traffic
In early April, there was a notable reduction in Houthi rebel attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
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Houthi Ship Attacks Pose a Longer-Term Challenge to Regional Security and Trade Plans
The Washington Institute has reported an escalating threat to commercial shipping in the Red Sea, particularly since the onset of the Gaza war and Operation Prosperity Guardian.
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Unending Turmoil in the Red Sea Raises Doubts on China’s Strategy
The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea, initiated by Houthi rebel threats against Israel's Western allies post the October 7, 2023 attack, has escalated into a significant threat affecting over 65 nations.
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Cross-Strait relations in the Lai era
On May 20, Lai Ching-te was inaugurated as Taiwan's new president, prompting significant military drills by Beijing around the island three days later.
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The Houthis Escalate and Expand the War
In early June, the Houthis arrested several United Nations and international NGO employees, accusing them of being part of an “American-Israeli spy cell.”
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Cabinda to Cape Town: how crime-proof are Africa’s Atlantic shores?
The Atlantic Ocean, historically pivotal for transoceanic trade, remains crucial today, particularly in connecting Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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China's shadow armada: The unseen power of the maritime militia in the South China Sea
China’s maritime militia, known as the People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM), is a pivotal yet often overlooked component of Beijing’s strategy to assert its territorial claims in the South..
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Pirates, Middle East instability and drought disrupt the world’s ports
The ports of Algeciras in Spain and Tanger Med in Morocco, situated on opposite sides of the Gibraltar Strait, are experiencing significant strain due to recent disruptions in global shipping routes.
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Rethinking the South China Sea in Indian Maritime Security Strategy
In late May, the Indian Navy's (IN) Eastern Fleet concluded a significant operational deployment in the South China Sea, featuring port calls in Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and..
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65 countries affected by Houthi attacks in Red Sea, including Iran: US intelligence
The Iran-backed Houthi group, operating from Yemen, has significantly disrupted maritime security and international trade in the Red Sea.
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Battles in the Black Sea Changing the Character of Naval Warfare, Experts Say
The Ukrainian-designed and built Magura V5 unmanned surface drones have significantly disrupted Russia’s Black Sea Fleet.
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