Ch16 Maritime Risk Intelligence

GPS interference and jamming on the increase

Ships have reported an increasing number of cases of significant GPS interference and jamming in recent months. The geographic areas with more than one reported incident include the eastern and..

Total Warns of Islamic State Instability Risk in Mozambique

Total SE Chief Executive Officer Patrick Pouyanne called on European nations to help Mozambique fight an insurgency, backed by Islamic State, in part of the East African nation where the energy..

Libya - Military Exclusion Zone (Benghazi & Tobruk)

The Port of Benghazi Maritime Authority has notified mariners via circular that two areas in the vicinity of Benghazi and Tobruk will be designated as Military Exclusion Zones between 01 Oct - 15 Oct..

Suspicious Approach 174nm SW Abidjan

Reporting indicates that the F/V LIBERTY GRACE (previously known as F/V SEA HONOR) reported a suspicious approach 174nm SW Abidjan

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..