Ch16 Maritime Risk Intelligence

Weekly Maritime Intelligence Brief (MIB) — 23 February 2026

Maritime risk rarely changes in a straight line. It spikes, shifts, and clusters driven by geopolitics, cyber exposure, and on-the-ground security dynamics that can move faster than a voyage plan.

Heightened Risk of GPS/AIS Interference in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz - 19 February 2026

Commercial maritime traffic in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz is experiencing elevated risks of GPS jamming and AIS spoofing, directly linked to ongoing Iranian military exercises.

Alara Group Ltd Announces Strategic Partnership with Dryad Global

Alara Group Ltd, an AI-driven business development and strategic consulting firm, today announced a strategic partnership with Dryad Global Ltd, a leading provider of maritime risk intelligence and..

The Northern Sea Route: shorter on paper, harder in practice

As Arctic sea ice retreats, the idea of a viable shipping corridor between Europe and Asia via the Arctic is moving from theory to operational planning.