Ch16 Maritime Risk Intelligence

Superyacht chartering in the age of COVID-19

Many superyacht charters are fixed under the MYBA’s (Mediterranean Yacht Broker Association’s) standard charterparty wording - the “MYBA Standard Charter” - which is subject to English law and London..

Strike ends at Marsa al Hariga

Libya's Marsa al Hariga terminal has reopened.

Why corruption persists in Nigeria

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said that corruption persists in the country because thieves are not jailed or severely punished.

How are maritime boundaries determined?

A CANNON SHOT fired from the coast can hit a ship three nautical miles out to sea. In the 17th century, this was the basis for maritime boundaries. Countries could claim sovereignty as far as they..

Washington’s Chance to Reimagine Counter-terrorism In Syria’s Idlib

If the Biden administration is looking to correct Washington’s overly militarised foreign policy, one opportunity to redefine U.S. counter-terrorism strategy lies in Idlib, an area which U.S...

Boarding - 108nm NW Sao Tome

Reporting indicates that the MT MARIA E has been boarded 108nm SW Sao Tome in the vicinity of the previously reported Hijacked LIANPENGYU 809.

Hijacked Vessel Last Known Position

Reporting indicates that the suspected Hijacked vessel LIANPENGYU 809 has been intercepted by Gabon Navy and escorted into Libreville. 10 Crew are understood to have been kidnapped.

"Yacht Industry Faces Closure" As Foreign Clients Locked Out

The yachting industry has been crippled by the travel restrictions imposed on foreign visitors to combat the covid 19 pandemic and over 2,000 people who earn a living from boat repairs and other..

Strike continues at Libyan port as tanker diverts

A tanker has been forced to divert from Libya's Marsa el-Hariga terminal, where strike action among guards has prevented crude from being exported for two weeks.

Attack - 56 Nm SW Sao Tome

Reporting indicates that a MV has been attacked approx 56 Nm SW of Sao Tome