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First Ukraine grain ship since start of war leaves Odesa

A ship carrying grain left the Ukrainian port of Odesa for foreign markets on Monday under a safe passage agreement, a Ukrainian minister said, the first departure since the Russian invasion blocked..
August 01, 2022

Russia's new naval doctrine calls US, NATO main sources of threat to national sea security

The United States' pursuit of global maritime dominance and the growth in NATO activity are the main threat to Russia's national maritime security (/topic/maritime-security), according to the new..
August 01, 2022

Our ugly encounters with sea pirates, by fishermen

Travelling or doing business on the waterways in the country, especially the Niger Delta region, has become a nightmare on account of the menace of sea pirates in the region. Almost on a daily basis,..
July 29, 2022

Bridge Watch: Black Sea Grain Initiative & Maritime Security

In this episode of Bridge Watch with Dryad Global CEO Corey Ranslem, he talks about the recent agreement signed between Russia, Ukraine and Turkey to have a transit corridor in the Black Sea through..
July 28, 2022
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Maritime Diplomacy: How Coordinated Maritime Presences serves EU interest Globally

Maritime piracy has long haunted global shipping and remains a constant threat, not only to international maritime shipping, but also to regional stability and global security. Approximately 90 per..

Panama starts flag inspection program for ships arriving in US ports

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) will start a flag inspections program from August 1st, regarding Panama ships calling at US ports, and which are candidates for a Port State Inspection (PSC) by..
July 27, 2022

Metis Insights: Black Sea Grain Initiative Analysis

On 22nd July 2022, Ukraine and Russia signed agreements with Turkiye to facilitate the export of grain, foodstuffs, and fertilisers from Ukraine.
July 26, 2022
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Operation IRINI finds cargo in breach of UN arms embargo

On 18 July, Operation IRINI conducted an inspection of the MV VICTORY RORO off the coast of Libya. The ship was found to be transporting vehicles to Libya in breach of the UN arms embargo.
July 26, 2022

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 25th July 2022

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 25th July 2022
July 25, 2022

Yaounde Architecture reinforces fight against piracy

The fight against piracy and response to current maritime security challenges on the Gulf of Guinea have been reinforced with the utilization of the Yaounde Architecture Regional Information System..
July 25, 2022