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The Evolving Iranian-Houthi Relationship Spells Trouble for Ending the Yemen Conflict

On January 6, the United States intercepted 2,000 assault weapons on their way from Iran to Yemen. Nine days later, a French ship seized another boatload of Iranian weapons on its way to Yemen. This..
February 22, 2023
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Lebanon and Israel’s historic maritime border deal

After more than 12 years since major natural gas discoveries in the Levant Basin in the Eastern Mediterranean, the region has come to a historic understanding. In October 2022, Lebanon and Israel..
February 21, 2023

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 20th February 2023

Access the latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 20th February 2023.
February 20, 2023

Philippines urges China to prevent any 'provocative act' after complaint over laser

China should restrain its forces to prevent them committing any "provocative act", the Philippine military said on Monday, after Manila accused China's coast guard of using a laser to try to disrupt..
February 20, 2023

Bridge Watch: US Coast Guard Cybersecurity Facilities Guidance

In this week's Bridge Watch, Corey Ranslem, CEO Dryad Global talks about the United States Coast Guard (USCG) cybsersecurity guidance on facilities in the maritime transportation system.
February 16, 2023

An ocean of weapons: arms smuggling to Somalia

Rather than relying on foreign navies, Horn of Africa countries must lead in stemming illicit arms inflows.
February 15, 2023

The Iranian armada of 'ghost' ships carrying Russian oil is growing

Iran's "ghost" armada that carry Russian oil is growing as Western sanctions on Moscow crude intensify.
February 14, 2023

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 13th February 2023

Access the latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 13th February 2023.
February 13, 2023

Meet the Dryad Global team at Miami International Boat Show 2023

This week our team will be on location at the Miami International Boat Show 2023 to showcase our ARMS™ maritime risk and intelligence technology to Superyacht Managers and Operators.
February 13, 2023

Maintaining Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean

Shipping needs to continue to maintain a high level of awareness in the Western Indian Ocean and follow Best Management Practices (BMP) to deter piracy, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim and EUNAVFOR..
February 13, 2023