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How a burnt out, abandoned ship reveals the secrets of a shadow tanker network

The number of vessels transporting sanctioned oil is booming and the consequences can be felt across the world – from Iran, to China, to Ukraine.
September 27, 2023

Nigeria, 3 Others Launch Operations to Combat Sea Piracy

Nigeria, Benin Republic, Togo, and Niger Republic have joined forces to inaugurate “Operation Safe Domain II,” a collaborative effort aimed at eradicating piracy and maritime crimes in the Gulf of..
September 26, 2023

Dryad Global Partners with BlackBerry to Deliver Advanced Cybersecurity for Vessel Protection

Dryad Global leverages the power of BlackBerry’s Cylance AI to advance the protection of vessels and maritime cyber endpoint security, to proactively detect malware and prevent cyberattacks, and..
September 26, 2023

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 25th September 2023

Access the latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 25th September 2023.
September 25, 2023

Sea Robbery in the Singapore Strait

A crucial global trade route is subject to a rash of petty crime, but the consequences aren’t so petty.
September 25, 2023

ASEAN Maritime Security and What Next Week’s Navy Exercises Mean

Australia’s experience and reputation can support Southeast Asia’s aim of multipolarity. And it doesn’t need to be flashy.
September 22, 2023

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Experts Warn of Dangers as Shipping Adopts AI Systems

Emerging technology has uses for tracking emissions, avoiding collisions and route planning but the lawyers are circling, seminar told.
September 21, 2023

SA Navy Chief seeks improved African maritime security through cooperation, exercises

SA Navy (SAN) Chief, Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, gave delegates to last week’s IMDEC (International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference) in Ghana an insight into his thinking on improving..
September 20, 2023

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 18th September 2023

Access the latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 18th September 2023.
September 19, 2023

Only two scenarios for Russia’s war against Ukraine

There can be no such thing as a “draw” to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Any outcome other than victory for the Ukrainians, as they define it, will be a victory for the Kremlin.
September 19, 2023