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Naval Drones and the Battle for Crimea: Ukraine’s Strategic Counteroffensive

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has transformed the Black Sea into a focal point for maritime warfare, with Ukraine leveraging naval drones to contest Russian naval dominance,..
October 23, 2024

Maritime Security Threat Analysis: Rising Tensions in the Middle East and Maritime Piracy Threats in the Bay of Campeche

Our weekly Maritime Security Threat Analysis (MSTA) is available now. The situation in the Middle East has intensified following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on 28 September..
October 22, 2024
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Middle East’s Rising War Risk Puts Spotlight on Iran’s Quiet Oil Comeback

Iran's oil production has surged back to near pre-sanctions levels, despite years of U.S. sanctions aimed at limiting its output.
October 22, 2024
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Bottled up in the Black Sea Russia is Having a Dreadful Naval War

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has not only unfolded on land and in the air but also significantly on the waters of the Black Sea.
October 21, 2024

75th CIRM Annual Conference: Erik Speyer, Dryad Global and Peter Broadhurst, Inmarsat on EGC NAVTEX Visualisation

We are excited to share the highlights so far from the 75th CIRM Annual Conference, which is taking place at the prestigious Westin Josun Hotel in Busan, South Korea. The event is proving to be a..
October 16, 2024

Strategic Posturing: China’s Joint Sword-2024B and Its Impact on Regional Stability

Dryad Global's weekly Maritime Security Threat Analysis is available now. This week our team of analysts focus on the China, Taiwan, South China Sea areas following the start of China's Joint..
October 16, 2024
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Inmarsat & Dryad Global Present EGC NAVTEX Visualisation at CIRM Annual Conference 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Erik Speyer of Dryad Global and Peter Broadhurst of Inmarsat will be presenting at the 75th CIRM Annual Conference, held from 14-17 October 2024 at the prestigious..
October 09, 2024

Maritime Cyber Expert Richard Hodder will be at the Annual ABTO Bulk Terminals Conference

The Annual Conference of the Association of Bulk Terminal Operators (ABTO) takes place from 23-24 October in Antwerp City Centre. Covering major areas of concern in the shipping industry, this year’s..
October 09, 2024
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Middle East Update: Iranian Missile Escalation and Its Global Impact

As anticipated, the situation in the Middle East has evolved significantly following Iran’s recent launch of ballistic missiles.
October 07, 2024

Disruption Drives Shipping: How Geopolitical Tensions and Market Volatility Are Reshaping Global Maritime Trade

In a recent seminar organized by law firm Reed Smith and classification society DNV, Jakub Walenkiewicz, Principal Market Analyst at DNV, emphasised the role of disruption as a primary driver in..
October 04, 2024