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Security fears over weaponry as UK pulls licences for ‘floating armouries’ used to counter Somali pirates

A Government decision to revoke the licences of a British company providing ‘floating armouries’ for weaponry used to protect commercial shipping in the Indian Ocean has raised concerns about the..
August 11, 2023

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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 7th August 2023

Access the latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 7th August 2023.
August 07, 2023

Modern day pirate hunters operate in the 'wild, wild West'

Today's seafaring smugglers may have traded the swashbuckling swordplay of yesteryear for modern-day missiles and mines, but piracy remains alive and well on the open seas.
August 07, 2023

The Growing Battle for South Yemen

Now that the war against the Houthis appears to be nearing an end, the head of the Southern Transitional Council is making his move to push for Southern independence.
August 02, 2023

Navigating the Future: Opportunities of A.I. Based Solutions

Join Dryad Global and Norton Rose Fulbright during London International Shipping Week 2023 for an engaging and insightful panel discussion titled “Navigating the Future: Opportunities of A.I. Based..
August 01, 2023

Iran's Proxy Fleets-in-Being

When discussing the risks posed by Iran’s asymmetric capabilities and proxy tactics at sea, observers have overlooked the possibility of Tehran employing a historical maritime strategy called the..
August 01, 2023

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 31st July 2023

Access the latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 31st July 2023.
July 31, 2023

Rise in sea robbery cases around Singapore Strait driven by socio-economic issues

The number of sea robbery incidents continues to rise sharply in Asia this year, with almost two-thirds of the total cases occurring in the Singapore Strait so far.
July 31, 2023

The battle for control of Yemen's ports

The maritime objectives of Saudi Arabia and the UAE have played a key role in determining the war's direction, with control over Yemen's ports a major driver of the military and diplomatic strategies..
July 28, 2023

Guards still needed in some areas, experts warn

Use of security contractors much reduced since peak of piracy crisis, but armed forces remains necessary precaution in some parts of world.
July 26, 2023