Ch16 Maritime Risk Intelligence

International Coalition Protects Vital Shipping Lanes

The International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) was created in July 2019 as a way to deter unprofessional behavior in the waters of the Middle East region through its operational arm, Coalition..

Growth amidst uncertainty

Amico & Co reflects on the years so far and outlines its positive expectations for the winter season ahead…

Vessel Insurance Premiums Jump as JWC Redraws Gulf of Guinea Risk Area

Following an increase in kidnap for ransom attacks in the Gulf of Guinea beyond Nigeria’s economic zone, the Joint War Committee has redrawn the listed extended risk area in the West Africa region.

Maritime Cyber Security & Threats Sep 2020 Week Four

Dryad and cyber partners RedSkyAlliance continue to monitor the stark upward trend in attempted attacks within the maritime sector. Here we also examine the recent attack on CMA CGM. "Fraudulent..

CMA CGM Confirms Cyber Attack

Shipping Watch report that French container line CMA CGM is currently dealing with a cyber attack, confirmed by the company. Several websites under the CMA CGM group have been down on Monday. Source:..

The yachting industry, Covid-19 and growth amidst uncertainty

Ahead of the traditional winter refit season, SuperyachtNews speaks with Amico & Co, the Italian refit yard, to ascertain how 2020 has varied from previous years and what it expects of the coming..

Suspicious Approach 110nm SSE Takoradi

Reporting indicates that a fishing vessel has been chased by a speedboat 110nm SSE of Takoradi.

CEMLAWS reveals alarming trends of piracy incidents in Gulf of Guinea

Dr. Kamal-Deen Ali has revealed alarming trends in the CEMLAWS new report indicating an exponential spread of attacks across the Gulf.

Why sea piracy is rampant now in Nigeria

The spate of pirate attacks in Nigeria’s maritime domain has been attributed to dearth of ships to engage the growing number of unemployed seafarers.

Maritime Cyber Security & Threats Sep 2020 Week Three

Dryad and cyber partners RedSkyAlliance continue to monitor the stark upward trend in attempted attacks within the maritime sector. "Fraudulent emails designed to make recipients hand over sensitive..