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Armed Groups Clash in Libyan Capital

Clashes reportedly broke out in Libya's Capital between rival armed groups near the port of Tripoli.
January 18, 2022

EU anti-piracy mission risks ejection from Somalia

The EU's flagship naval operation risks losing permission to pursue pirates in Somalia's waters due to local politics.
January 18, 2022
13 Min Read

Out of the Shadows and Into the Light Background context to the Iran-Israel Shadow War  

On July 29th, the Panama-flagged oil tanker M/T MERCER STREET was attacked off the coast of Oman, resulting in the deaths of two onboard personnel: a Romanian national, understood to be the vessel..
January 18, 2022

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 17th Jan 2022

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 17th January 2022.
January 17, 2022
3 Min Read

Suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi kills 3, wounds 6

A possible drone attack may have sparked an explosion that struck three oil tankers in Abu Dhabi and another fire at an extension of Abu Dhabi International Airport on Monday that killed three people..
January 17, 2022

BIMCO Urges Gulf of Guinea States to Crack Down on Piracy

Shipping organization BIMCO is urging states in the Gulf of Guinea region to take responsibility and step-up prosecution efforts when pirates are apprehended by international navies, following the..
January 17, 2022

Yemen’s Houthis reject UN call to free UAE-flagged ship

Yemeni Houthi rebels have rejected a UN request to release an Emirati-flagged vessel they seized earlier this month, along with its 11-member crew, saying the ship was carrying “military assets”.
January 16, 2022

Increased Threat of Piracy

MDAT-GOG has been made aware that there is an increased threat of piracy activity in the following area for the next 48 hours.
January 15, 2022

Live Firing Restricted Zone - Libya

A Libyan Coast Guard prohibited zone is currently in place offshore of Derna for live firing exercises.

ASEAN resurgence in regional security?

In recent years, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has been struggling to maintain its unity and “centrality” in regional security affairs. ASEAN cannot attain “centrality” without unity,..
January 13, 2022