Maritime risk rarely changes in a straight line. It spikes, shifts, and clusters driven by geopolitics, cyber exposure, and on-the-ground security dynamics that can move faster than a voyage plan.
This week’s Dryad Global Maritime Intelligence Brief (updated 23 Feb 2026) highlights a set of fast-moving developments with direct relevance to operators, masters, and shore-based risk teams.
What we’re watching this week
1) Mexico: cartel-linked disruption with real-world logistics impact
Following a leadership transition linked to the CJNG, retaliatory operations have included road blockades, arson targeting infrastructure, clashes with security forces, and disruption across multiple states in western Mexico, a reminder that onshore instability can quickly affect port access, trucking, and crew movement.
2) Black Sea: ongoing strikes and persistent vulnerability
The brief tracks Russia–Ukraine activity in and around Crimea and adjacent areas, including strikes against Black Sea Fleet-linked assets and infrastructure, underlining continued risk volatility in the region despite shifts in naval posture.
3) Cyber: maritime incidents doubled last year and the trend continues
This edition pulls together cyber developments relevant to maritime operations, including data exposure incidents, actively exploited browser vulnerabilities, and attacks affecting energy infrastructure, all reinforcing why cyber risk now sits alongside physical security in voyage and business continuity planning.
4) Incident patterns: piracy and security events by region
The MIB’s incident breakdown shows how event types vary across Indian Ocean, South East Asia, and West Africa (e.g., boarding/approach/robbery/hijack), helping teams compare risk profiles by operating area rather than relying on headlines alone.
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