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The Roots of Somalia’s Slow Piracy Resurgence
The historic town of Eyl, situated on Somalia’s north-eastern Puntland coast, has a storied past and a troubling present.Book a Demo of Dryad Global's ARMS™ Maritime Risk and Intelligence Technology
Seychelles Demonstrates How Smaller Nations Can Effectively Combat Piracy
Earlier this year, the Seychelles Coast Guard vessel, Topaz, was diverted to respond to a Somali pirate attack on a Sri Lankan fishing trawler near the Seychelles exclusive economic zone.GULF OF GUINEA MARITIME SECURITY: LESSONS, LATENCY, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
On January 1, 2024, Nigerian pirates attacked the Hana 1, a small chemical tanker in Equatorial Guinea's waters, kidnapping nine crew members.Bangladesh’s Growing Role in Maritime Security
The resurgence of piracy in the western Indian Ocean, triggered by Houthi attacks on international shipping in late 2023, has created opportunities for Somali pirates, resulting in 18 hijackings..ANTI-PIRACY LESSONS FROM THE SEYCHELLES
In January 2024, the Seychelles Coast Guard demonstrated its capacity to counter piracy when they rescued a Sri Lankan fishing trawler, Lorenzo Putha 4, hijacked by Somali pirates.Comparing Gray-Zone Tactics in the Red Sea and the South China Sea
Gray-zone tactics, which operate between peace and war, are increasingly used by actors to further their interests without engaging in open conflict.Piracy blues: Understanding the resurgence of Somali maritime threat
In December 2023, Somali pirates made headlines with a daring hijacking, showcasing their continued menace.Book a Demo of Dryad Global's ARMS™ Maritime Risk and Intelligence Technology
