--- title: Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 20th Dec 2021 description: Dryad Global's Triton Scout Global Maritime Security Threat Assessment provides complete global risk intelligence together in one accessible space. image: https://channel16.dryadglobal.com/hubfs/Dryad%20Global%20MSTA-1.png --- ###### 4 min read # Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 20th Dec 2021 By: [ Dryad Global ](https://channel16.dryadglobal.com/archive/author/dryad-global) on December 20, 2021 at 3:58 PM [Maritime Security](https://channel16.dryadglobal.com/archive/tag/maritime-security) [Maritime Piracy](https://channel16.dryadglobal.com/archive/tag/maritime-piracy) [Security](https://channel16.dryadglobal.com/archive/tag/security) [Risk Intelligence](https://channel16.dryadglobal.com/archive/tag/risk-intelligence) [risk assessment](https://channel16.dryadglobal.com/archive/tag/risk-assessment) - [**](https://twitter.com/GlobalDryad) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dryad-global/) - [**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSIjPkeq7iDcsj4r9TF9mg?sub_confirmation=1) ![Featured Image](https://channel16.dryadglobal.com/hubfs/Dryad%20Global%20MSTA-1.png) Access the latest Triton Scout[ Maritime Security Threat Assessment](https://dg.dryadglobal.com/msta) for the week commencing Monday 20th December.  On the 18th of December the IMB issued a warning that there would be a potential increase in piracy attacks in the coming days within ECOWAS Zone F. In addition, there were three MDAT GOG increased risk of piracy warnings issued this week. The most recent was issued on the 18th of December regard- ing an increased risk of piracy warning offshore in south zone E and west zone D for the next 48 hours. These warnings follow a kidnapping event 46nm SW Luba which resulted in 6 kidnapped crew on the December 13th. In addition, amidst renewed atten- tion on oil bunkering within Nigeria, the Nigerian Navy arrested 20 suspected crude oil thieves in the Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa. *Click below to access our full analysis of the current maritime security situation in the Gulf of Guinea and across the world.*   [![Dryad Global MSTA-1](https://channel16.dryadglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dryad%20Global%20MSTA-1.png?width=940&name=Dryad%20Global%20MSTA-1.png)](https://dg.dryadglobal.com/msta) [![MIB Sign Up](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4795492/57cbf805-7e38-4795-8e3c-3fc767a751b8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4795492/57cbf805-7e38-4795-8e3c-3fc767a751b8) The dashboard provides you with a weekly summary: - Instant, clear, and concise visuals to identify threats against your people and assets. - An intuitive 'jump-off' point into your intelligence portal to read and download reports. - Optimised by the latest AI and tech integrations to provide 360° near real-time reporting and unrivalled analysis compiled by our team of experts. This easy graphic provides the maritime security market with a great place to capture the global situation and a launch point to learn more.  If you are subscribed to our online intelligence portal [ATLAS INFORM ](https://landing.dryadglobal.com/atlas-inform-lp?hsLang=en)you can save time and jump straight into the content from here to read wider content curated from a variety of sources. - Stay up to date with this snapshot of maritime security events - High definition easy graphics so you can navigate the detail - Your launch point for all of Dryad Global's deeper analysis Q: "Is this going to be any use to me if I don't have a subscription to ATLAS INFORM?" - Yes! The dashboard still gives you access to lots of curated information.  Our clients get to access the detailed reporting directly into [ATLAS INFORM.... learn more.](https://landing.dryadglobal.com/atlas-inform-lp) Key features:   Current and in-depth global maritime crime statistics and incident data analysis. Global country overview Risk Assessments for on shore, beyond port operations. Regional security insights and maritime crime trends in context to individual incidents, maritime regions or countries.  Port Risk Assessments, based on the metrics that matter. Our extensive network of global agents and collaborators provide us with essential alerts and in-country updates about security issues that may affect port operations. Risk profile takes into account the main vessel parameters, cargo, and local on shore security dynamics, context, current threats to maritime security and recommendations. Near-real time data analysis providing the latest global intelligence reporting, historical and contextual data, weather patterns and routing nuances to provide an industry leading transit risk assessment.  High Risk Areas broken out in detail to show maritime security risks in key transit areas. Grasping the global geo-political situation and understanding it within the context of individual port operations is a huge ask especially if you’re also responsible for other areas of your company’s operations. If you need to move crews beyond the port boundary in multiple countries, will you have the time to conduct due diligence on the states involved? Find out how our Triton Scout[ Maritime Security Threat Assessment](https://dg.dryadglobal.com/msta) can support your business. 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