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Analysis of piracy and maritime threats, and our weekly security reports. 159 articles since 2022.
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Maritime Security Report: 26th October - 2nd November 2026
14 incidents in seven days. 14 incidents in seven days, eight of them in the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf. Every incident is sourced and…
Beyond the Blockade: Iran’s New strategy to pressure Commercial Shipping in Hormuz
Iran’s legal threat against South Korean shipping company Sinokor raises new concerns over commercial navigation, energy transportation and maritime…
Maritime Security Report: 19th - 25th October 2026
This week saw nine incidents globally, including: Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Black Sea, North Sea and South China Sea. Download…
Maritime Security Report: 12th - 18th October 2026
This week saw fourteen incidents globally, including: Black Sea, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Red Sea. Download the full report…
Global Data Breach: Major Ransom Demands Made as Maritime Entities Face Shrouded Adversary
Maritime companies and related infrastructure should be advised, the data-extortion group n0n appears to have targeted up to 38 separate entities in…
Maritime Security Report: 5th - 11th October 2026
This week saw fifteen incidents globally, including: Strait of Hormuz, Black Sea, Red Sea and Gulf of Oman. Download the full report here: Executive…
Maritime Security Report: 28th September - 4th October 2026
This week saw seventeen incidents globally, including: Strait of Hormuz, Black Sea, Caribbean Sea, South China Sea, Red Sea, Gulf of Guinea, Gulf of…
Maritime Security Report: 21st - 27th September 2026
This week saw eleven incidents globally, including: Black Sea, Caribbean Sea, South China Sea, Red Sea, and Strait of Hormuz. Download the full…
Bathing in Blue: World Maritime Day kicks off in London, Marking Major Changes for International Shipping and
September 24th, 2026 marks the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) World Maritime Day ; and this year it represents much more than just that.…
Maritime Security Report: 14th - 20th September 2026
This week saw twenty-one incidents globally, including: Antwerp Port, Argentina, Black Sea, International Waters, Singapore Strait, and Strait of…
Culprit Unknown: When Cyber Attacks Threaten Oil Tankers and US Authorities Respond
The United States Coast Guard and the Federal Bureau of Investigations' advanced cyber threat teams confirm a joint operation on threatened oil…
Maritime Security Report: 7th - 13th September 2026
This week saw twenty-one incidents globally, including: Black Sea, Caribbean Sea, Caspian Sea, Gulf of Guinea, Red Sea, and Strait of Hormuz.…
No Ship is Safe: The US/Iran War Again Threatens Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command releases footage of multiple strikes on Iranian oil tankers causing spike in price per barrel and Iran expanding the “no-go” zone…
Maritime Security Report: 31st August - 6th September 2026
This week saw twenty-two incidents globally, including: Black Sea, Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Mediterranean, South China Sea, and Strait of Hormuz.…
Maritime Security Report: 24th - 30th August 2026
This week saw thirty incidents globally, including: Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Somalia, and Strait of Hormuz.…
Maritime Security Report: 17th - 23rd August 2026
This week saw twenty-eight incidents globally, including: Black Sea, Gulf of Aden, Mediterranean, Red Sea, Somalia, and Strait of Hormuz. Download…
Houthi Escalation in Red Sea: Major Ramifications to Global Security and Oil Shipments
On 20 July 2026, Saudi Arabia and Ansar Allah rebels escalated the tensions in the Bab al-Mandab Strait off the coast of Yemen to new levels not seen…
Maritime Security Report: 10th - 16th August 2026
This week saw thirty-five incidents globally, including: Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Indian Ocean, Lombok…
Maritime Security Report: 3rd - 9th August 2026
This week saw twenty-four incidents globally, including in: Black Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, North America, Red Sea, Sea of Azov, and Strait of…
Black Sea Troubles: The Russian-Ukraine War Causes Major Disruption to Maritime Trade in Key Region
A multitude of strikes on vessels and infrastructure causes global market dips and increase to shipping costs The Black Sea is a major shipping route…
Maritime Security Report: 27th July - 2nd August 2026
This week saw twenty incidents globally, including in: Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Oman, Mediterranean Sea, Port of Antwerp, Red…
Maritime Security Report: 19th - 26th July 2026
This week saw twenty-two incidents globall y, affecting over 46 vessels in regions including: Black Sea, Caribbean Sea, Caspian Sea, Red Sea, and…
Maritime Security Report: 6th - 12th July 2026
This week saw eighteen incidents globally, including the Black Sea, Gulf of Finland, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, Southeast Asia, and Strait of Hormuz.…
Maritime Security Report: 29th June-5th July 2026
This week saw eight incidents globally, including the Black Sea, Gulf of Finland, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, Southeast Asia, and Strait of Hormuz. The…
UKMTO Reclassifies Red Sea Incident as Illegal Boarding After Armed Men Board Merchant Vessel
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reclassified a security incident in the Red Sea as an Illegal Boarding , following further information…
Maritime Security Report: 22 - 29 June 2026
This week saw ten Incidents globally, including: Black Sea, Gulf of Oman, Mediterranean, Strait of Hormuz, and Southeast Asia. Download the full…
Maritime Security Report: 15 - 21 June 2026
This week saw fourteen Incidents globally, including: Black Sea, English Channel, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Southeast Asia. Download the full…
Maritime Security Report: 8 - 14 June 2026
This week saw fourteen Incidents globally, including: Black Sea, Colombian riverways, English Channel, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Southeast Asia.…
Maritime Security Report: 1 - 7 June 2026
This week saw eighteen maritime security incidents globally, including: Americas , Atlantic, Black Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Finland, Gulf of…
Maritime Security Report: 24 - 31 May 2026
This week saw fifteen maritime security incidents , with heightened activity in major maritime corridors globally, including: Black Sea, Gulf of…
Maritime Security Report: 24 - 31 May 2026
This week saw fifteen maritime security incidents , with heightened activity in major maritime corridors globally, including: Black Sea, Gulf of…
The Hormuz Crisis at Day 90: No End in Sight
Today marks 90 days since the start of the Hormuz Crisis, and as diplomacy stalls, sanctions tighten, and commercial transits collapse to near-zero…
Maritime Security Report: 18-24 May 2026
This week saw five maritime security incidents , marked by intensifying U.S. enforcement of the naval blockade of Iran and persistent piracy…
Skywave Seized: How the US Is Dismantling Iran's Shadow Fleet
On 19 May 2026, US forces intercepted the VLCC Skywave in the Indian Ocean — the third Iranian-linked tanker seized since the blockade began in…
Maritime Security Report: 11 - 18 May 2026
This week saw fourteen maritime security incidents , with heightened activity in major maritime corridors globally, including: The Singapore Straits…
Maritime Security Report: 4 - 10 May 2026
This week saw eleven maritime security incidents , with a major escalation in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz. Download the full report here…
Maritime Security Report: 26 April - 3 May 2026
This week saw ten maritime security incidents , with heightened hijacking activity in the Gulf of Aden and Somalia, alongside persistent piracy…
Somali Piracy Update: Four Attacks in Seven Days
At the beginning of this month, we published an analysis warning that the global preoccupation with the conflict in the Straight of Hormuz would…
Maritime Security Report: 20-26 April 2026
This week saw twelve maritime security incidents , with heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman, alongside persistent piracy and…
Strait of Hormuz: Two Attacks Under a Ceasefire
On 22 April, two commercial vessels were attacked in close succession in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting a pattern of deliberate, controlled…
Maritime Security Report: 13-19 April 2026
This week saw thirteen maritime incidents , with intensified drone and unmanned strikes in the Black Sea and a sharp escalation of enforcement…
The U.S Blockade of Iranian Shipping
United States Navy guided-missile destroyer Michael Murphy (DDG 112) returning to Pearl Harbor, 2022. Michael Murphy is currently operating in the…
Maritime Security Report: 6 - 12 April 2026
This week saw seven maritime incidents, with Europe targeted by drone warfare and instabilities persisting in the Indian Ocean. Download the full…
Hormuz Reopens, Risk Remains
The Strait may reopen, but uncertainty surrounding maritime shipping persists. Read the full article for a detailed analysis. A Conditional Reopening…
Maritime Security Report: 29 March - 5 April 2026
This week saw 10 maritime incidents , including multiple projectile and UAV attacks in the Indian Ocean, a vessel sinking in the Strait of Hormuz…
The Blind Spot: Somali Piracy's Opportunistic Return
As the eyes of the world's naval powers fix on the volatile Straight of Hormuz, and the ongoing maritime crisis amidst the US-Israeli conflict with…
Maritime Security Report: 22 - 29 March 2026
This week saw 7 maritime incidents , including vessel attacks, a grounding off Norway, and a dhow hijacking in the Indian Ocean. Download the full…
Baltic Oil Under Fire: Drone Strikes Threaten Global Supply
The recent Ukrainian drone strikes on Ust-Luga and Primorsk ports on March 24-25 are more than isolated military actions; they represent a calculated…
Maritime Security Report: 15 - 22 March 2026
This week recorded 9 maritime security incidents , as piracy ticks up whilst the world’s attention is diverted to wartime spillovers to commercial…
The "Hormuz Detour": Is Iran Running a Selective Toll Booth for the Global Economy?
At least five ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz, but did so via the irregular route of passing through the narrow channel in the Iranian TTW…
Maritime Security Report: 9 - 15 March 2026
This week recorded 13 maritime security incidents , as wartime spillovers deeply affect commercial shipping, creating tensions in energy markets.…
Mines in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces have destroyed 16 Iranian vessels after intelligence sources suggested Tehran may have begun laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.…
Maritime Security Report: 1-8 March
This week recorded 32 maritime security incidents as wartime spillovers deeply affect global navigation and shipping, primarily in the Arabian and…
2026 Gulf Crisis: Implications for Shipping and Energy Markets
Military actions int he Gulf have produced unprecedented volatility to global energy and shipping markets, as the Strait of Hormuz enters a…
Maritime Security Report: 23 February-1 March 2026
This week, nine incidents were recorded, as wartime spillovers from Iran are affecting global navigation, and piracy is on the rise in West Africa…
Hormuz Crisis: Update and European Response
As Palaemon highlighted in previous articles ( read here ), geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran raise concerns for vessels…
Maritime Security Report: 16-22 February 2026
This week, four incidents were recorded, featuring onboard fires, detentions, and suspicious approaches. As geopolitical tensions are set to escalate…
Piracy prevention is entering the Engineered Era
Why improvised deterrence is giving way to engineered protection The Era of Improved Defences During the rise of Somali piracy, the shipping industry…
Bab-el-Mandeb Strait: UKMTO "Suspicious Activity" Warning Matters More Than You Think
Warning shots off Aden highlight the fragile security environment in the Red Sea, where geopolitical escalation and opportunistic piracy continue to…
Maritime Security Report: 9-16 February 2026
This week, on ly two incidents were recorded as a vessel was seized in the Indian Ocean, and a minor collision occurred in East Asia. Download the…
U.S. Forces Seize Tanker in the Indian Ocean
The sanctioned tanker, Aquila II, has been seized in the Indian Ocean, following a 15,000 km pursuit by U.S. forces. A U.S. Navy warship shadows…
Maritime Security Report: 2-9 February 2026
This week incidents spanned West and East Africa, as well as the Northwest Indian Ocean, including new piracy threats, attempted robberies, seizures…
The Geography of Weapons in Pirates Attacks
Read the full article to understand more about the geography of weapons and violence in piracy attacks. Piracy, Knives and Firearms In 2025, weapons…
Maritime Security Report: 26 January -2 February 2026
Robberies across Southeast Asia and West Africa, with drone strikes on ports and beached naval mines in Europe. This week, incidents spanned West…
"Soon": US v.s. Iran Regional Escalation and Houthis Threat Assessment
Read the full article to get insights into the Houthis’ operational capacity and threat assessment of transiting the area. Following the Gaza…
Maritime Security Report 19-26 January 2026
Piracy threats, international tensions, and operational oversights This week ten maritime incidents were recorded across the Caribbean Sea, Europe…
IMB 2025 Report: Piracy Increased by 18%
The IMB 2025 Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships report reveals piracy incidents have reached their highest level since they started reporting…
Maritime Security Report: 12-19 January 2026
Drone strikes, Oil spills, in Europe, state-led seizures in the Americas, and armed robberies in South East Asia. This reporting period saw seven…
Maritime Security Report: 5–12 January 2026
Shadow fleet seizures, drone warfare in the Black Sea, and crew kidnappings in West Africa This reporting period recorded nine serious maritime…
The Digital Pirate: Why Cyber Attacks Are the New "Danger Zone" at Sea
The maritime industry faces a clear and present danger as ships become prime targets for cyberattacks that can cripple operations, endanger safety…
Maritime Security Report: 29 December 2025 – 5 January 2026
Hijacking off Somalia, airstrikes in the Gulf of Aden, and drone activity across Europe The final days of 2025 and the opening week of 2026 saw…
Caribbean on Alert: U.S. Strikes Near Venezuela Redraw the Maritime Risk Map
The US announced its 10th deadly missile strike on a maritime vessel accused of trafficking illegal narcotics in the Eastern Pacific, marking the 3rd…
Adrift in the Black Sea: The Unseen Threat from War's Spillage
Two adrift USVs have been reported in the Black Sea within the past 2 months, marking a new maritime threat within the region A Dangerous Pattern On…
Maritime Security Report: 22–29 December 2025
Escalation risks in the Red Sea, port strikes in the Black Sea, piracy in Southeast Asia, and a live pursuit in the Caribbean The final reporting…
Maritime Security Report: 1–8 December 2025
Kidnapping in West Africa, multi-craft attacks in the Bab el-Mandeb, and renewed drone activity in the Black Sea This week saw armed attacks…
Maritime Security Report: 20–30 November 2025
Seven incidents across four regions: piracy, drone warfare, port theft, and escalating unrest Seven notable maritime security incidents were recorded…
Maritime Security Report: 17–23 November 2025
Drone attacks on Izmail Port and attempted boarding in Lagos highlight continued multi-regional threats Two major maritime security incidents were…
No Way Out: A First-Hand Account of a Somali Pirate Attack
A veteran seafarer recounts the day routine work turned into a life-or-death struggle off the coast of Somalia. Life at sea can seem predictable…
Maritime Security Report: 10–17 November 2025
Violent piracy in Southeast Asia, a state-led tanker hijacking in the Strait of Hormuz, and continued strikes in the Black Sea Seven incidents were…
Somali Piracy is Back 2025: PAG Launches Long-Range Attacks
Somali piracy has re-emerged in 2025: A series of coordinated attacks now stretches hundreds of miles offshore, reviving fears of a global shipping…
Somali Pirates Return: Multiple Boardings Confirmed in Western Indian Ocean
Maritime Security Report | 4–10 November 2025 Piracy in the Western Indian Ocean has resurfaced in force. This week, three high-risk incidents linked…
Maritime Security Report: 26 October – 3 November 2025
Somali piracy re-emerges as conflict activity persists in the Black Sea This week saw a significant development in the western Indian Ocean with the…
Maritime Security Report: 20–26 October 2025
Suspicious vessel activity off Benin and continued strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure This week’s maritime security incidents reflect ongoing…
Maritime Security Report: 13–20 October 2025
Explosion risk in the Gulf of Aden, piracy in West Africa, and growing tensions in the South China Sea. This week’s maritime security developments…
Maritime Security Report: 6–12 October 2025
GNSS Interference, Armed Robbery, and Drone Warfare Across Global Shipping Routes This week’s maritime incidents highlight an increasingly complex…
Maritime Security Report: 28 September – 5 October 2025
Escalating threats from missile strikes, piracy, and drone warfare across multiple regions Six major incidents last week highlight how dynamic and…
France Tightens Net on Russia’s Shadow Fleet
In a decisive maritime enforcement operation, the French Navy has intercepted and boarded an oil tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s “shadow…
Maritime Security Report | August 18–26: Drone Strikes, Armed Robbery & Port Attacks
Drone Strikes, Armed Robbery & Port Attacks Highlight Rising Risks Maritime security threats are evolving at pace — and this week’s incidents…
Too Close to Guarded Waters: Pirate Arrests Near Naval Base
The Arrest: A Decade of Piracy Ends in a Single Night About a month ago, in a decisive crackdown on maritime crime, Indonesian authorities arrested…
Red Sea Maritime Threat Assessment: Full Analysis of Magic Seas & Eternity C Attacks - Houthi Escalation, Casu
July 6-7 coordinated attacks sink two bulk carriers, kill crew members, and kidnap survivors as Houthis expand targeting from current Israeli ties to…
Maritime Security Weekly: 30+ Pirates Target Singapore Straits as Shadow Fleet Collision Rocks Strait of Hormu
June 13-20, 2025 Maritime Security Summary Last week delivered a stark reminder that maritime security threats are escalating across the world's most…
Red Sea Analysis: Houthi Maritime Threats Set to Escalate in July 2025
US-Iran Escalation Triggers Maritime Security Concerns for Commercial Shipping Houthi rebels are likely to resume attacks on commercial shipping .…
Hormuz Firestorm: Shadow Fleet Collision Ignites Urgent Questions for Shipping Industry
On Monday 16th of May, in the Strait of Hormuz, a Liberian-flagged Suezmax tanker crashed into a shadow ship, due to navigational errors amid GPS…
From Douala to Danger: The Orange Frost Crew Kidnapped in West African Waters
The Orange Frost attack exposes the harsh reality of maritime security failures in the Gulf of Guinea The Orange Frost was Hijacked with One Crew…
Crew Kidnapped in Haitian Waters: Latest Maritime Piracy Attack Highlights Escalating Threat
Bulk Carrier Boarded Near Port-au-Prince – Two Seafarers Abducted, Crew Injured On April 2nd, 2025 at 0300 UTC , a bulk carrier drifting…
Pirates Strike Again: Violent Kidnapping off Ghana’s Coast
🏴☠️ Shots Fired, Senior Officers Kidnapped On March 27, 2025, an alarming PIRACY incident unfolded just 16 nautical miles south of Accra, Ghana…
🔍 BMP5 vs BMP Maritime Security (2025): What’s Changed — And Why It Matters
From Pirates to Missiles, Drones, and Cyber War BMP5 was built for a world dominated by piracy. But BMP Maritime Security (2025) reflects the reality…
The Houthis Aren’t Just Rebels—They’re Naval Strategists
In just 12 months, over 190 commercial vessels have come under attack in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. This isn’t piracy. It’s modern naval warfare…
Gulf of Guinea: Ship Hijacked, 10 Crew Kidnapped
On 17 March 2025 , a Panama-flagged bitumen tanker — the Bitu River — was HIJACKED by armed PIRATES approximately 37 nautical miles southeast of São…
Navigating Danger: Unveiling the Perils of Naval Mines and the Risks to Maritime Security
Ship operators are frequently preoccupied with threats emerging from land and the risks posed by other vessels at sea, and as a result threats…
Collision Course: The Risks of Vessels Striking Bridges.
On Monday, 27 May 2024, a Russian cargo ship sailing on the Don River at Rostov-on-Don struck a key train bridge that is used to supply Crimea.…
Houthis on the Horizon: Group Threatens to Expand Their Operations in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea
The Eastern Mediterranean remains an unsettled region, marked by prolonged conflicts in Libya and Syria, ongoing tensions between Turkey and Greece…
Unravelling the Security Paradox: Smart Ports in the Age of Connectivity and Cyberattacks
The maritime sector and shipping industry, and in particular smart ports, are facing a rising threat of sophisticated cyberattacks. These attacks…
Undercurrents of Risk: The Forgotten Waters of the Malacca and Singapore Straits
In the shadowy corridors of #SoutheastAsia 's bustling ports, a series of daring #maritime #robberies unfolded between April 3rd and 12th, casting a…
Galaxy Leader Hijacking: An Overview
On Sunday, the 19th of November, 2023, the Houthi rebels hijacked the Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea due to the vessel's connection with Israel. This…
Critical Maritime Security Alert: Singapore Straits Hostage Incident & VLCC Robbery
Critical Maritime Security Alert: Singapore Straits Hostage Incident & VLCC Robbery In our latest video bulletin titled "Critical Maritime Security…
Maritime Security: Nigerian Exercises, Vessel Boarding, and Anti-Piracy Solutions"
Maritime Security and Anti-Piracy - Here’s What You’ll Learn: Nigerian Naval Exercises: The Nigerian Navy has been holding joint exercises aimed at…
What Happens In An Anti-Piracy Patrol?
Introduction The maritime industry today still faces challenges from piracy, particularly in South-East Asia and the Gulf of Guinea. Shipping…
Revolusonise Your Ship Protection: Enhanced Maritime Security with Palaemon Anti-Piracy Barriers
Why Settle for Less? Did you know that traditional razor wire fails to prevent boarding in 90% of pirate attempts? That’s not just a statistic; it's…
Latest piracy attacks in West Africa and Gulf Aden
The latest piracy attacks in West Africa and Gulf Aden. Navigating the high seas comes with its own set of challenges, and staying updated on…
Three Ways To Stop Pirates From Boarding Whilst At Anchor.
We recently published an article on Splash247 regarding the port of Callao and its new prevalence in maritime robberies. You can find a link to the…
Sailing Secure: Navigating Piracy Risks With Maritime Insurance
In the modern era, maritime insurance has emerged as a crucial player in mitigating the risks posed by piracy, providing financial security and peace…
An Overview of IUU Fishing
The world's oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface and provide a vital source of sustenance for billions of people. However, this precious…
Assessment of the IMB Half-Year Figures 2023
The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) released its half-year figures for 2023 in July. Whilst being a little late to the party, this article will…
The Origins of Nigerian Piracy
When piracy in the Gulf of Guinea started to become a problem for the region, it mostly centred around Nigeria, resulting from poverty, insurgency…
What is China's Role in Counter-Piracy?
China is a nation on the verge of becoming a superpower if it is not already one - you will get different answers depending on who you ask. The…
BREAKING: TWO VESSELS HIJACKED IN RIVERS STATE, PASSENGERS JUMP OVERBOARD, ONE REPORTED DEAD
Two vessels carrying a total of 12 passengers were hijacked on the 5th of June in Rivers State. In a bid to escape the threat of kidnapping, several…
Razor Wire: Is It A Fading Solution for Piracy at Sea?
In a world of ever-evolving threats, shipping companies are under constant pressure to maintain security and safety at sea. One long-standing but…
Passenger Boat Attacked, 15 Kidnapped in Calabar River Piracy Incident
CALABER, Nigeria - May 25, 2023 - An incident occurred at around 1800hrs local time when an unidentified group of pirates attacked and boarded a…
Grounded Container Ship in Suez Canal Resurfaces: Triumph Over Troubled Waters
In breaking news, the ship Xin Hai Tong 23, which was grounded in the Suez Canal, has been successfully refloated, according to shipping agent Leth…
Maritime Security Alert: Armed Persons Board Vessel at Lagos Terminal Jetty
On April 28th, an incident occurred at the Lagos Terminal Jetty in Nigeria, where a vessel was boarded by a group of 6-8 armed persons. The name of…
INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN: ATTACK ON VESSEL IN THE ARABIAN SEA
ATTACKED: UKMTO-IO #390 DATE: 28th April 2023 UKMTO has received a report of an attack on a vessel in the Arabian Sea. The incident occurred on 28th…
"Advantage Sweet" Seizure: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Capture Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
US Navy reported that Iran seized the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker "Advantage Sweet" On April 27, 2024, the US Navy reported that Iran seized the…
Hijacking of the Success 9: Everything We Know So Far
*This article will be updated when new information on the incident is available* On the 10th of April @ 14:00 UTC, the Singapore flagged oil tanker…
3 Main Points Concerning Drug Smuggling in the Gulf of Aden
Drug smuggling is a major maritime security concern in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Bab Al-Mandab. As piracy has reduced, other crimes such…
MT MONJASA REFORMER HIJACKING - WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR
29th March 2023 *This article will be updated when new information on the incident is available* Arguably the most severe piracy incident this year…
Islamic Terrorism and Piracy: Abu Sayyaf and Al-Shabaab
In January of this year, the threat level for the Sulu and Celebes Seas was downgraded by ReCaap and the Philippines government due to a lack of…
West African Piracy: Are Misconceptions Encouraging Complacency?
The misconception that piracy in West Africa is limited to Nigeria and Cameroon has potentially severe consequences. Reports indicate that some ship…
Do You Know The 3 Main Piracy Reporting Organisations?
Documenting piracy is key to understanding the crime to respond and counter it. Three organisations are critical for the main piracy hotspots…
Who Are ASEAN, And Can They Combat Piracy?
Piracy is making a comeback in South-East Asia, and it's not just a problem for the high seas. The region is a hub of international trade, so the…
Quick Overview of the IMB 2022 Piracy Figures
Last week, the ICC released its figures for piracy events in 2022. Given our coverage of the MICA Centre's figures last week, we shall cover the IMB…
A Breakdown of the MICA Center 2022 Maritime Security Report
The Maritime Information Cooperation and Awareness Center (MICA) has released its global maritime security report. Issues such as piracy, illegal…
Piracy in the Gulf of Mexico: Armed Robberies of the Bourbon Artabaze and Bourbon Alienor
In the last week of 2022, two maritime robberies occurred in the Gulf of Mexico. This article will give a quick overview of what happened and a quick…
Kidnapped by Pirates: Read Two Horrifying Accounts
Kidnappings by pirates are one of the worst things that can happen to any seafarer. International responses to piracy in Africa were triggered by…
Do you Know How Are Pirates Prosecuted? Here are the Laws that Countries Must Follow
On the 28th of November 2022, a Nigerian man was acquitted of piracy in Denmark. He was captured in a military operation launched from a Danish…
How Are Ports Kept Secure?
Piracy and the protection of ships on the open seas is the main talking point of the maritime security industry and as such port security is not…
Report on the B.Ocean Hijacking
The South Korean-owned vessel MT B.Ocean was hijacked on Wednesday night (23/11/2022) at 23:11 UTC. This attack is the second time the ship has been…
What Is Singapore Doing to Combat Piracy?
Singapore is a nation between two of the most prolific piracy spots in the world, the Malacca Straits and the Singapore Straits. As the world’s 19th…
Is This a Bigger Threat than Piracy for Nigeria?
Other than piracy, Nigeria has another problem to deal with. Just recently, twenty-six sailors detained in August appealed for help after being…
Is The Removal Of The Indian Ocean High-Risk Area A Good Idea?
In August of this year, the International Chamber of Shipping announced that the Indian Ocean high-risk area is to be removed. Whilst this decision…
Do You Know Why Some Piracy Attacks Go Unreported?
In quarter 3 of 2022, IMB reported that 90 incidents of piracy took place. The rough figure for unreported attacks, which appears online, is 50%.…
Is China affecting piracy with South China Sea encroachment?
Indonesia has to deal with China's increasing claims on areas within the South China Sea, which may contribute to increased piracy levels around…
Are Cruise Ships Safe From Pirate Attacks?
Going on a cruise is a popular holiday choice for people worldwide. However, cruise ships, in theory, are valuable and appealing targets for pirates.…
What Is The Potential Fallout of OPERATION ATALANTA Ending?
Operation Atalanta has been pivotal in providing security in the horn of Africa. Towards the end of 2020, the decision was made to extend the mandate…
Do You Know 8 Objectives Of The IMO?
The International Maritime Organisation, or IMO, is an organisation familiar to those within the maritime industry, created in 1948 during the UN…
What are the Causes and Consequences of Piracy in the Gulf of Mexico?
Piracy is caused by many factors and cannot be pinned on one thing alone. This article will detail the defining nature of piracy in the Gulf of…
Maritime Security Intelligence Briefing: 18th May 2022
Date Range: 11th - 18th of May 2022 The Purpose of the Report The purpose of this report is to present the latest intelligence on Nigeria and the…
What Does Piracy in the Gulf of Mexico Look Like in 2022?
Since 2016, piracy has been an ever-increasing problem in the Gulf of Mexico, with attacks increasing in daring. Whilst 2022 has not seen as many…
How Much Does it Cost to Repatriate a Stowaway?
Stowaways are an ongoing problem for security within the maritime industry, particularly in West Africa. Incidents involving stowaways can come with…
4 Things the Ghanaian Navy are Doing to Combat Piracy in 2022
Ghana is situated in the Gulf of Guinea, which is designated as a high-risk area for maritime personnel, meaning that it has a problem with piracy.…
What Are The Stages of Pirate Attack?
Pirates want to kidnap crew, steal cargo or ship stores and fuel. Here's what to expect in the build-up and during an attack. The Pirate Approach…
Are Water Cannon Effective Against Pirates?
Water cannons have been a staple anti-pirate technology within the industry, being recommended in guidelines such as BMP5. This article will cover…
Black Sea Transportation Status: Ukrainian Conflict May 2022
After Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th 2022, the Black Sea became a dangerous area for maritime traffic. This article will provide an up to…
Characteristics Of Nigerian Piracy: 5 Key Features
Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea have been considered the most dangerous area for piracy for some time now. Pirates use similar attack methods to their…
Do you Know These Two Tactics Being Used by Pirates in 2022?
Like many other crimes, piracy has developed in tandem with the responses employed to prevent and deter it. As such, piracy today looks different…
Top Pirate Countries - The Most Dangerous List in 2022
Pirate assaults are not evenly dispersed over the world's seas, striking developing-country coastal regions more often than developed-country coastal…
5 Things You Should Have in Your Citadel
During a pirate attack, the citadel onboard your ship is your last and final line of defence, and should you have taken the tactical decision to fall…
Pirate Attack Insurance for Ships: 5 Things to Keep in Mind in 2022
Pirate Attack Insurance for Ships: 5 Things to Keep in Mind Insurance firms are beginning to consider piracy as a well-organized activity that…
5 Things Nigerian Pirate Attacks Have in Common
Piracy represents a worldwide crime that obstructs the free passage of ships carrying people and cargo, resulting in economic consequences. The…