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Maritime Security Intelligence Brief – Week of 7 July 2025

As geopolitical tensions and regional instabilities continue to shape the global maritime landscape, Dryad Global’s latest Maritime Intelligence Brief offers a comprehensive snapshot of threat levels, key developments, and regional incident trends across critical shipping routes.
July 08, 2025

Discover the Hidden World of Russia’s Sanctions-Evading Tanker Fleet

Since the invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” has expanded dramatically—now comprising hundreds of ageing, reflagged, and AIS-dark tankers quietly transporting sanctioned oil.
July 02, 2025

Suspected Limpet Mine Attacks in the Mediterranean Highlight a New Era of Maritime Risk

A wave of suspected underwater explosive attacks targeting commercial oil tankers in the Mediterranean throughout 2025 has intensified maritime security concerns across the region.
July 01, 2025
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Critical Disruption Threat in the Strait of Hormuz Highlights Rising Regional Risk

This week’s Maritime Security Threat Advisory (MSTA) from Dryad Global paints a volatile picture of regional instability in key maritime corridors, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as a critical..
June 24, 2025

Maritime Security Update: Rising Tensions in the Middle East Amplify Threats to Commercial Shipping

As of mid-June 2025, escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel have led to a sharp increase in maritime security threats across key trade arteries in the Middle East.
June 18, 2025

Maritime Security Threat Analysis – 9 June 2025

This week’s Maritime Security Threat Analysis (MSTA) from Dryad Global highlights several critical developments impacting commercial shipping and maritime operations worldwide.
June 10, 2025

Maritime Security Weekly Briefing: June 2, 2025

The global maritime landscape is shifting rapidly, with fresh challenges emerging for commercial shipping and port operations worldwide. This week’s Maritime Security Threat Advisory highlights..
June 03, 2025

Black Sea Under Fire: Rising Risks to Global Shipping and Food Supply Chains – MSTA 27 May 2025

The maritime security landscape saw a dramatic escalation this week with one of the largest coordinated strikes on Ukraine’s port infrastructure since the onset of the war. On 23 May 2025, Russian..
May 28, 2025

Dryad Global Shortlisted for SAFETY4SEA Cyber Security Award 2025

We’re proud to share that Dryad Global has been officially shortlisted for the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Cyber Security Award — recognising our commitment to redefining maritime cybersecurity through..
May 27, 2025

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory – 19 May 2025

Dryad Global’s latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory (MSTA) highlights two critical incidents that underline the growing complexity of today’s maritime risk landscape: a high-stakes standoff in..
May 20, 2025