Ch16 Maritime Risk Intelligence

The Ch16 Maritime Risk Blog is your free resource for insights and analysis on maritime risks, safety, and (Cyber) security for the maritime professional.

Follow us

Maritime power shapes the world order – and is undergoing a sea change

Recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea have rekindled concerns about maritime security.
April 12, 2024

ICS: How the maritime industry tries to tackle drug smuggling

The maritime industry confronts the escalating challenge of drug smuggling, as highlighted in the latest Leadership Insights newsletter from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).
April 11, 2024
1 Min Read

Red Sea crisis is a warning that we must invest in our maritime capability

In the ongoing operations in the Red Sea against the Iranian-backed Houthis, led by the United States and the United Kingdom and supported by other nations such as the Netherlands, Bahrain, Canada,..
April 10, 2024

Watch now: Digital Hijacking at Sea: Unveiling a Cyber Attack Scenario in the Red Sea

The digital age has brought unparalleled conveniences, but with it, sophisticated challenges that stretch across every industry, including maritime operations. Our recent webinar, "Digital Hijacking..
April 09, 2024
1 Min Read

Maintaining Red Sea security is a regional and international necessity

The current conflicts and security tensions in the Red Sea region are not just local concerns; they reverberate globally, impacting maritime transport, shipping costs, and economic activities.
April 08, 2024
1 Min Read

Past and present parallels to Red Sea risks

Recent legal debates surrounding incidents like the attack on the Marlin Luanda and the UK Supreme Court's ruling in The Polar illuminate the intricate challenges confronting shipowners, charterers,..
April 05, 2024

China is testing its freeriding strategy in the Red Sea

The meeting between senior diplomats from Iran and Saudi Arabia at a China-brokered summit last year marked a surprising turn in diplomatic relations.
April 03, 2024
1 Min Read

Rising Geopolitical Risks and Declining Maritime Security in the Red Sea

The escalating Houthi attacks in the Red Sea region are amplifying economic and security concerns for the U.S. and its allies, profoundly impacting maritime security and disrupting the global supply..
April 02, 2024

Anchoring Stability in the HoA: The Transformative Impact of Somalia-Turkey Maritime Security Pact

The ratification of the Maritime Security and Economic Development Treaty between Somalia and Turkey heralds a pivotal moment in the tumultuous history of the Horn of Africa.
March 28, 2024
1 Min Read

The Challenge With the Deter and Degrade Approach in Yemen

In a month marked by ongoing strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen by the United States and sporadically the United Kingdom, a strategic confrontation unfolds in the Red Sea.
March 27, 2024