Ch16 Maritime Risk Intelligence

Approach - 49nm SW Lomé

Reporting indicates that a vessel was approached 49nm SW Lomé whilst in transit.

Luxury charter yachts ready to welcome guests in Turkey

Turkey is preparing for the upcoming Mediterranean luxury yacht charter season with a series of easy to follow measures to ensure the safety of locals and travellers this summer season. Turkey is a..

Heightened Risk Area - Gulf of Guinea (Zone F)

MDAT-GOG is aware of a current increased threat of piracy within Zone F

Maritime Cyber Security & Threats 23-31 May 21

Dryad and cyber partners RedSkyAlliance continue to monitor attempted attacks within the maritime sector. Here we continue to examine how email is used to deceive the recipient and potentially expose..

Iran's Largest Navy Ship Catches Fire and Sinks in Gulf of Oman

Iran's largest navy ship the Kharg sank on Wednesday after catching fire in the Gulf of Oman, but the crew was safely rescued, Iranian media reported.

Biden Floats Bigger Role for US Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard will play a greater role in making sure "every country" respects international norms on the seas, President Joe Biden declared Wednesday.

France willing to assist Mozambique currently facing terrorists

French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday his country is willing to assist Mozambique if it requests assistance in combating growing terrorism in northern Cabo Delgado province.

Heightened Risk Area - Gulf of Guinea

MDAT-GOG is aware of a current increased threat of piracy in the area defined by the following points: 05°00’N – 002°30’E

Kidnapping - 108nm South Cotonou

Reporting indicates that the F/V IRIS S was attacked 108nm South Cotonou resulting in the kidnap of 5 crew.

Will Libya commander Haftar run in December’s election?

The renegade military commander is holding rallies and polishing his image ahead of polls, according to Libya observers.