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Iranian Shipments of Oil to Venezuela

Reporting from TankerTrackers.com indicates that three Iranian tankers have departed Iran, with a suggested routing to Venezuela, via the Suez Canal. The three vessels in question are:

Taking the Dark Arts Out of Intelligence Analysis

This week, we talk to Dryad Global’s senior Libya analyst Sophia Bellas about the ‘secret’ world of intelligence gathering.

Rival Libyan administrations hold talks in Morocco

Delegates from Libya's rival administrations met for talks in Morocco more than two weeks after the two sides announced a surprise ceasefire.

Gulf of Guinea - Threat Increase

Overview Description: MDAT-GoG have released the following report: Information from military source indicate an armed group from Rivers State, Nigeria, are planning a piracy attack against vessels in..

Explosion at west Tripoli checkpoint is alleged ‘‘suicide bomber’’

An explosion that took place yesterday morning, the anniversary of Qaddafi’s coup against the Libyan Kingdom back in 1969, at the western Tripoli entrance checkpoint (Ghiran/Janzur) is a suspected..

Experts warn Somali piracy risks remain as final hostages released

The release of three Iranian crew members, on 20 August, marks the end of the Somali piracy era, however, seafarers still should remain vigilant in these waters, warn security experts.

Maritime Cyber Security & Threats Aug 2020 Week Four

Dryad and cyber partners RedSkyAlliance continue to monitor the stark upward trend in attempted attacks within the maritime sector. "Fraudulent emails designed to make recipients hand over sensitive..

Libya Exports Stored Crude From Marsa El-Brega

Libya has begun exporting crude from the Marsa el-Brega oil terminal to free up storage space at the port.

Vessel Protection -Floating Armouries - Legislation

In this article, we collect the key regulations governing the operation of floating armouries.

Guidance for when ships come under attack BMP

There are some fundamentals to that form the basis of a good response to an attack by illegal forces such as pirates or armed belligerents. Here we will delve deeper into these good practices.