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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.
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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.
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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..
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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..
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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.
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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.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.
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