Since the invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” has expanded dramatically—now comprising hundreds of ageing, reflagged, and AIS-dark tankers quietly transporting sanctioned oil. In ...

A wave of suspected underwater explosive attacks targeting commercial oil tankers in the Mediterranean throughout 2025 has intensified maritime security concerns across the region. Dryad Global’s June ...

The Ch16 Maritime Risk Blog is your free resource for insights and analysis on maritime risks, safety, and (Cyber) security for the maritime professional. A wave of suspected underwater explosive ...

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This week’s Maritime Security Threat Analysis (MSTA) from Dryad Global highlights several critical developments impacting commercial shipping and maritime operations worldwide. Red Sea Security ...

Reporting indicates that a vessel currently at anchor offshore Iraq, 6nm S Al Bakr Terminal, is currently involved in an ongoing incident.

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Regulatory and Compliance Challenges The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other regulatory bodies are tightening cybersecurity requirements to address the growing threat landscape.

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Reporting indicates that the St Kitts flagged cargo vessel MILANO 1 (IMO 8113619) has been boarded 14nm NNM of the Pennington Terminal 10nm from shore.