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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 31st July 2023

Access the latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 31st July 2023.
July 31, 2023

Rise in sea robbery cases around Singapore Strait driven by socio-economic issues

The number of sea robbery incidents continues to rise sharply in Asia this year, with almost two-thirds of the total cases occurring in the Singapore Strait so far.
July 31, 2023

The battle for control of Yemen's ports

The maritime objectives of Saudi Arabia and the UAE have played a key role in determining the war's direction, with control over Yemen's ports a major driver of the military and diplomatic strategies..
July 28, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard impounds 5.8 tons of cocaine

The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Steadfast on Monday offloaded over 11,600 pounds (5.8 tons) of cocaine and 5,500 pounds (2.75 tons) of marijuana worth $158 million in San Diego.
July 27, 2023

Guards still needed in some areas, experts warn

Use of security contractors much reduced since peak of piracy crisis, but armed forces remains necessary precaution in some parts of world.
July 26, 2023
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'Risk is high': ship arrives to pump oil from Yemen tanker

The delicate operation to transfer 1.14 million barrels of Marib Light crude to the Nautica, bought by the United Nations for the operation, is expected to begin in the coming days.
July 25, 2023

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 24th July 2023

Access the latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 24th July 2023.
July 24, 2023

Will the Gulf of Guinea Ever be Free of Piracy?

Maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea continues to pose a serious threat to the safety of crew members as well as the integrity of international trade. Despite considerable progress made through..
July 24, 2023
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US supports GAF fight against piracy in Gulf of Guinea

The US is to invest $48 million this year to help train and equip the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to fight piracy and illegal fishing to improve maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.
July 21, 2023

HOW AUSTRALIA CAN WORK WITH FRANCE IN THE WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN

The western Indian Ocean – home to the island states of Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles and Comoros, as well as the French territories of La Reunion and Mayotte – occupies little space in..
July 19, 2023