Areas of Risk

  • PH, Malaysia closer ties

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    Closer ties to cut down on border issues. PH, Malaysia to sign maritime security pact vs. transnational crimes PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — The Philippines and Malaysia maritime police forces are […]

  • Iran threatens Hormuz

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    An old doomsday scenario has been revived again by Iranian officials. Iran Threatens To Close Crucial Oil Chokepoint Iranian president Rouhani stated on Tuesday in Bern, Switzerland that his country could block […]

  • Libya shuts oil ports

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    Haftar handed control over to NOC in east of country. Four Libya oil ports closed amid corruption allegations Chris Stephen and Patrick Wintour Libya’s United Nations-backed National Oil Corporation (NOC) has closed […]

  • IRGC designated as terrorists?

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    Could raise the temperature for the US Navy. Trump administration debating ‘terrorist’ label for arm of Iran’s military By Jenna McLaughlin and Elise Labott Washington (CNN)The Trump administration is weighing whether to label […]

  • Maritime cyber threats

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    Cyber hygiene for the maritime world. Best Practices for Finding Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities BY WALID SALEM Last year’s (Not)Petya ransomware attack had a significant impact on Danish shipping giant A.P. […]

  • Sea-based drug smuggling

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    Drug smuggling in the Indian Ocean. How Sea-Based Drug Trade Undermines Democracy The east African coast plays an increasingly significant role in the global heroin trade. Heroin is shipped from […]

  • More calls for Nigeria piracy law

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    Still hard to believe legislation isn’t in place. Law to combat maritime crime necessary, say stakeholders MARITIME Law Enforcement Agencies (MLEA) have unanimously urged the Federal Government to provide for […]

  • Joint S’pore/Malaysia patrols?

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    Joint counter-piracy ops cut costs. S’pore open to joint patrols with M’sia around Pedra Branca and Middle Rocks   By KENNETH CHENG SINGAPORE — Singapore and Malaysia could explore joint patrols […]

  • Hodeidah on hold

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    Hopes talks will achieve something. Saudi-led coalition announces pause in Yemen offensive to let UN negotiate with Houthi rebels The United Arab Emirates said on Sunday it had halted its […]

  • BMP5 and new resources

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    New resource coincided with launch of BMP5 security guide for shipping. Shipping Industry Launches New Security Resources for World Fleet International shipping industry organisations, with military support, have launched a […]

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