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Somali pirates have all but disappeared but other threats remain at sea

Cases of piracy in the Indian Ocean have fallen significantly but maritime security experts say other illicit activities remain a concern.
December 09, 2022

Bridge Watch: Indian Ocean High Risk Designation to be Withdrawn

The Indian Ocean “High Risk Area” (HRA) was previously reduced in size as of September 2021. After more than a decade, the HRA designation is now set to be removed altogether.
December 08, 2022

Greece Expands Exploration Areas in Eastern Mediterranean

The navigation warning (Navtex) issued by Greece on Saturday expanded the area of seismic surveys for oil and natural gas deposits, off the coast of Crete.
December 08, 2022

Can a new wave of drone tech make Africa’s seas safer?

The growing sophistication and affordability of unmanned systems could ease Africa’s shortage of maritime security resources.
December 07, 2022

Germany and Norway announce plan to better protect maritime infrastructure

Leaders of Germany and Norway have launched a plan to better protect maritime infrastructure within NATO.
December 06, 2022

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 5th December 2022

Access the latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 5th December 2022.
December 05, 2022

Cyber Pirates

Swashbuckling pirates and sabotage on the high seas have gone digital. Ransomware has replaced the cutlass.
December 05, 2022

Military Use Of Drones Is A Dangerous Dimension Of Proxy War; Commercial Vessels At Grave Risk

A few years ago, drones began to be used for spying and surveillance. But the military use of drones is of recent beginning.
December 02, 2022

100+ unmanned vessels to be deployed in Gulf region’s strategic waters

A US-led task force will deploy over 100 unmanned vessels in the Gulf region’s strategic waters by next year to stave off maritime threats, the US Central Command chief said Saturday.
November 29, 2022

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 28th November 2022

Access the latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 28th November 2022.
November 28, 2022