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Guardians Of The Indian Ocean: How India’s IFC-IOR Is Transforming Maritime Security

The Indian Navy has established the Indian Ocean Region Information Fusion Centre (IFC-IOR) near Delhi as a pivotal element in enhancing maritime security and domain awareness in the Indian Ocean.
August 27, 2024
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What does the future look like for GMDSS?

While the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) represents a significant advancement in maritime safety, it is not without its challenges and limitations.
August 22, 2024

Dryad Global’s Guide to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is a cornerstone of modern maritime navigation and safety, fundamentally changing how distress communications are conducted at sea.
August 15, 2024
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Shipping safety has become a casualty of economic sanctions

Economic sanctions, aimed at curbing illegal activities and imposing political consequences, have inadvertently compromised shipping safety, particularly within the "dark fleet"—a clandestine network..
August 14, 2024

Alternative Shipping Routes in Asia-Pacific Trade: Strategic importance of the Sunda Strait, Sabang, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Sunda Strait, located between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, serves as a vital maritime passage linking the Indian Ocean with the Java Sea.
August 13, 2024

Cybersecurity Threats in the Yachting Industry

What are the biggest cybersecurity threats to yachts, captains, crew, and owners, and what sort of training can increase their defences?
August 12, 2024

Latin American Drug Traffickers Evade Authorities With Unmanned Vessels and Chemical Innovations

In recent years, Latin American drug networks have increasingly adopted sophisticated methods to evade detection, including the use of unmanned vessels and chemical transformation of cocaine.
August 12, 2024
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How the Ukrainians – With No Navy – Defeated Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

Since the onset of Russia's invasion in 2022, Ukraine has not only held its ground on land but also surprisingly excelled in maritime combat.
August 09, 2024
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The Neglected Domain - Part 2

As NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary, the alliance faces the critical challenge of enhancing its maritime capabilities to counter an increasingly aggressive Russia.
August 08, 2024

How Dryad Global Secures Maritime Domain Awareness with BlackBerry

The late 2000s were a challenging time for maritime companies. Businesses faced a complex and expanding regulatory landscape which many found difficult to navigate. Moreover, captains and crew alike..
August 06, 2024
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NATO in the Crosshairs of the Houthis

The Houthis' anti-shipping activities in Yemen, involving the deployment of mines, UAVs, USVs, and missile strikes, pose significant threats to NATO member countries.
August 05, 2024
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The changing nature of naval power in the Pacific

Over the past 25 years, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has evolved from a predominantly army-centric force with a modest coastal navy into the foremost naval power in Asia.
August 02, 2024

Maritime Security Advisory: Escalation in Middle East

The past two weeks have seen an unprecedented sequence of escalatory events that have the potential to lead to a major flare-up in the Middle East.
August 01, 2024

The Neglected Domain

As NATO approaches its 75th anniversary, it faces emerging maritime challenges, particularly from an increasingly assertive Russia.
August 01, 2024