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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

UN requests inspection of Yemen ports

The UN has requested an inspection of Hodeidah ports following claims that they have been used for military purposes.
January 12, 2022

UAE is hub for companies helping Venezuela avoid U.S. oil sanctions

In June, the United States imposed sanctions on half a dozen oil tankers managed by established shipping firms. It was a major escalation of American attempts to choke off Venezuela’s oil trade.
January 12, 2022

West Africa: the decline of piracy in 2021

The Gulf of Guinea has been the global epicentre of maritime crime and piracy for some time now. However, throughout 2021 the well-established trend of increasing incidents, often involving the..
January 11, 2022

Smuggled Iranian fuel and secret night-time transfers

The secret transfers usually take place at night to evade detection by regional coast guards. The ships anchor in the Persian Gulf just outside the territorial limits of the United Arab Emirates, and..
January 11, 2022

The Nature and Scope of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing and Fisheries Crime in Cameroon

The fisheries sector matters for Cameroon’s maritime security since it makes a significant contribution to the economy, food security and local livelihoods.
January 11, 2022

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Assessment 10th Jan 2022

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 10th January 2022.
January 10, 2022

Houthi Actions Turn Yemen Ports Into Legitimate Targets

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said it thinks the use by Houthi forces of two ports as military bases would turn them into legitimate military targets, coalition spokesman Brigadier..
January 10, 2022
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Yemen Houthis say Saudi-led coalition diverted fuel ship

The Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC) on Wednesday said the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis had diverted to a Saudi port a fifth fuel vessel heading for the Houthi-controlled port of..
January 05, 2022