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Somali Basin piracy surges offshore

Piracy activity off Somalia has flared sharply since late October. Coordinated Pirate Action Groups (PAGs) are using hijacked dhows as motherships to push attacks far offshore with RPGs and automatic..
November 06, 2025

New Metis Insights: China–Iran Oil-for-Weapons Trade Loop — Why It Matters to Maritime

Dryad Global has released a new Metis Insights report that maps the fast-evolving China–Iran oil-for-weapons loop—and what it means for shipowners, charterers, P&I, ports and traders. Authored by..
November 06, 2025

Maritime Intelligence Brief — Week of 27 October 2025

This week’s picture is defined by a sharp security escalation in the Caribbean, with direct knock-ons for commercial shipping and cruise itineraries.
October 28, 2025

Corey Ranslem to facilitate Port Leadership panel at GNSI’s Port & Maritime Security Conference

On Tuesday, 4 November 2025, Dryad Global CEO Corey Ranslem will facilitate the Port Leadership panel at the Global and National Security Institute (GNSI) Port & Maritime Security: Risks and..
October 15, 2025

The Global Maritime Picture Is Shifting – Are You Keeping Up?

From piracy arrests in the Singapore Strait to NATO’s presence in the Arctic, Dryad Global’s latest Maritime Intelligence Brief (MIB) reveals how the balance of power and security at sea is evolving..
August 05, 2025

Trojan Cargo: The Strategic Threat of Weaponised Shipping Containers

Dryad Global’s new Metis Insights exposes the emerging threat of weaponised shipping containers and what it means for global port security.
August 04, 2025

Weekly Maritime Intelligence Brief: Rising Cyber Threats & Persistent Global Instability

Dryad Global’s latest Maritime Intelligence Brief highlights a shifting global threat landscape, with the convergence of kinetic and cyber threats creating fresh risks for maritime operators..
July 29, 2025

Maritime Security Intelligence Brief – Week of 21 July 2025

As geopolitical tensions and regional instabilities continue to shape the global maritime landscape, Dryad Global’s latest Maritime Intelligence Brief offers a comprehensive snapshot of threat..
July 22, 2025

Maritime Risk in Focus: Red Sea Escalation and Black Sea Tensions Define Global Threat Landscape

As maritime operators continue to navigate volatile global conditions, the latest intelligence from Dryad Global reveals a critical escalation in threat levels across two strategic regions: the Red..
July 15, 2025

Maritime Security Intelligence Brief – Week of 7 July 2025

As geopolitical tensions and regional instabilities continue to shape the global maritime landscape, Dryad Global’s latest Maritime Intelligence Brief offers a comprehensive snapshot of threat..
July 08, 2025