Ch16 Maritime Risk Intelligence

Security threats at sea need global response

Despite an overall decrease in maritime traffic due to the COVID-19 pandemic, piracy and armed robbery of ships rose by 20 % in the first six months of last year, a senior UN official told the..

What can the superyacht industry do to protect against cyber attacks?

Peter Sponer, Cyber Security Sales Manager for North Europe, discusses the cyber security risks facing superyachts today and how the industry can best mitigate these risks.

Navy arrests 4 stowaways at Lagos anchorage

The Nigerian Navy said its operatives arrested four stowaways on board a vessel at the Lagos anchorage.

Albania's superyacht infrastructure investment shows promise

Albania has remained a side conversation when discussing The Adriatic, the smaller next-door neighbour to the hotspots, both north and south, brimming with potential but adjacent to the main event.

Maritime Security Threat Assessment 16th August 2021

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 16th August.

The cost of COVID for the crew sector

With the COVID-19 pandemic severely restricting global travel, the movement of superyachts and their crew has been difficult. Although some countries have certain exemptions for seafarers arriving..

Why Nigeria quit maritime organisation

REGIONAL collaborations are vital to Africa’s growth. It is for this reason that they are formed. But when they do not meet their core objectives, member states may decide to opt out, in spite of the..

Maritime Security Threat Assessment 9th August 2021

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Assessment for the week commencing Monday 9th August.

Strategic Mozambican port town of Mocimboa da Praia falls to Rwandan and Mozambican forces

Rwandan and Mozambican forces have taken back the centre of the strategic port town of Mocimboa da Praia in northern Mozambique from insurgent forces, who had held the town for almost a year. SADC..

Don lists threats against NIMASA’s $195m Deep Blue Project

A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Freedom Onuoha, has identified likely pitfalls that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency must avoid..