Ch16 Maritime Risk Intelligence

Egypt becomes 34th member nation of the Combined Maritime Forces

Egypt has become the 34th member of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), a multinational coalition committed to countering illicit non-state actors on the high seas and promoting security, stability..

Indonesian Navy searches for missing submarine with 53 people on board

Indonesia's Navy is searching for a missing submarine with 53 people on board that went missing during a military exercise on Wednesday, Indonesian authorities say.

Advisory - Gulf of Guinea (Sighting)

Reporting indicates that a small boat suspected of involvement with piracy has been sighted 202nm SW Brass Port

Advisory - Gulf of Guinea

Reporting indicates that a small boat with approx. 8 POB is suspected of involvement with piracy.

Cabo Delgado: Is Mozambique safe?

In our latest blog, Dryad Global analysts Shannon McSkimming and Casper Goldman assess the future trajectory of the Cabo Delgado conflict in the commercial maritime domain and the challenges it may..

Somalia: Averting a Descent into Political Violence

Tensions are running high following the Somali parliament’s decision to extend the incumbent president’s mandate by two years. External partners should urgently convene – and mediate – talks among..

Maritime Cyber Security & Threats 12-18 April

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..

Brazil's Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional container port terminals operations halted

Brazil's Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional had its iron ore and the container port terminals operations halted on April 16th after local authority levied a fine against the company for alleged "various..

Force Majeure declared at Marsa al Hariga- Libya

Libya's National Oil Corp (NOC) declared force majeure on exports from the port of Marsa al Hariga after Arabian Gulf Oil Co suspends output over a budget dispute.

Here’s How to Keep Your Crew From Being Pirated by Another Yacht

Veteran yacht owners have been joined on the high seas over the past year by a flotilla of newer sailors, cast adrift from the corporate offices where once they were moved. Thanks to the popularity..