Voyage & transit risk

Guide 6 min read

Armed guards (PCASP) on merchant ships: law, flag-state rules and the master's authority

Putting armed guards aboard a merchant ship is one of the most consequential decisions a shipowner or master can take. Done properly, a vetted team of…

Meredyth Grant February 21, 2026

BMP 4 min read

Best Management Practices (BMP) for Maritime Security: Deterring Piracy on Transit

If your vessel is routed through a piracy or armed-robbery hotspot, Best Management Practices (BMP) is the single most important piece of guidance you will…

Meredyth Grant February 13, 2026

HIGH RISK AREAS 4 min read

High Risk Areas: Why the Line on the Chart Is Only the Start of Your Risk Picture

For any operator routing a vessel through contested waters, the High Risk Area, or HRA, is one of the first lines on the chart that shapes a voyage. It drives…

Meredyth Grant September 28, 2025