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 ...

Strait of Hormuz: On the Brink Iran’s approval of a parliamentary proposal to close the Strait of Hormuz —a chokepoint handling over 26% of global oil trade —has amplified uncertainty in one of the ...

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Luxury charter yachts ready to welcome guests in Turkey Turkey is preparing for the upcoming Mediterranean luxury yacht charter season with a series of easy to follow measures to ensure the safety of ...

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The fisheries sector matters for Cameroon’s maritime security since it makes a significant contribution to the economy, food security and local livelihoods. Fisheries contributed 3% of Cameroon’s ...

The earliest instance of modern stock trading occurred in Amsterdam with the Dutch East India Company. In order to raise capital, it sold shares to the public and paid dividends based on the success ...

The maritime traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has experienced a significant downturn following the series of Houthi attacks, as evidenced by a comparison of transit data before and after the ...