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South China Sea 4 min read

South China Sea Oil and Gas: What an Assertive China Means for Maritime Operators

For any operator running tankers, offshore supply vessels or survey ships through the South China Sea, the energy dispute between China and its neighbours is…

Meredyth Grant January 10, 2026

South China Sea 4 min read

Taiwan Strait: Why the World's Busiest Chokepoint Can Close in Hours

The Taiwan Strait carries a large share of the world's container traffic and the bulk of the semiconductor trade that modern economies depend on. For a…

Meredyth Grant December 26, 2025

South China Sea 4 min read

China Sets Its Sights on the Tropics: Belt and Road in the Caribbean Sea Lanes

For operators routing through the Caribbean basin, Central America and the wider tropical shipping lanes, the strategic ground is shifting beneath the keel.…

Meredyth Grant November 05, 2025