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Rethinking Yacht Security in a New Age of Risk
Ebunoluwa George Ojo-Ami 16/07/2025 Ebunoluwa George Ojo-Ami 16/07/2025

Rethinking Yacht Security in a New Age of Risk

Private yachts, once a symbol of untouchable luxury, still remain an attractive target for both physical and digital threats.

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Protecting Assets in High-Risk Waters: Strickland Services and the Mercury Advantage
Theresa Kurtz 12/07/2025 Theresa Kurtz 12/07/2025

Protecting Assets in High-Risk Waters: Strickland Services and the Mercury Advantage

Operating in one of the world’s most volatile maritime corridors, Strickland Services Limited (SSL) represents resilience and precision in offshore marine logistics.

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An attack on an oil tanker in the Red Sea may be the first direct hit on the global dark fleet
Thomas Owen 27/04/2024 Thomas Owen 27/04/2024

An attack on an oil tanker in the Red Sea may be the first direct hit on the global dark fleet

The target for Friday evening's attack appears to have been a tanker, ANDROMEDA STAR, shipping oil from Russia to India.

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Hijacked cargo ship ABDULLAH released on the east coast of Somalia
Thomas Owen 14/04/2024 Thomas Owen 14/04/2024

Hijacked cargo ship ABDULLAH released on the east coast of Somalia

Media reports suggest that hijacked cargo vessel AV ABDULLAH has been released from Somalia on 14 April for an undisclosed ransom.

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Electronic interference in the Persian Gulf
Thomas Owen 04/04/2024 Thomas Owen 04/04/2024

Electronic interference in the Persian Gulf

Media reports suggest that hijacked cargo vessel AV ABDULLAH has been released from Somalia on 14 April for an undisclosed ransom.

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Ship tracking in high risk areas: time for an upgrade
Thomas Owen 20/03/2024 Thomas Owen 20/03/2024

Ship tracking in high risk areas: time for an upgrade

A new advisory notice from MARAD recommends turning off AIS in high risk areas. MariTrace innovation is providing an alternative solution for ship tracking.

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Hijacked cargo ship RUEN on the move after 45 days at anchor on Somalia's coast
Thomas Owen 14/03/2024 Thomas Owen 14/03/2024

Hijacked cargo ship RUEN on the move after 45 days at anchor on Somalia's coast

After 45 days at anchor, hijacked cargo vessel MV RUEN was reported to be moving eastwards, possibly being used as a mother ship to attack new vessels in the area.

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Advice for private yachts transiting the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea: maintain close contact
Thomas Owen 11/03/2024 Thomas Owen 11/03/2024

Advice for private yachts transiting the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea: maintain close contact

Attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea are continuing. The tragic loss of three crew aboard the container ship TRUE CONFIDENCE underscores how very little protection is afforded to seafarers in the front line.

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Industry associations release updated guidelines for commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Thomas Owen 06/02/2024 Thomas Owen 06/02/2024

Industry associations release updated guidelines for commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Industry associations update guidelines for ships navigating the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. amid continuing risks to commercial ships.

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Like ships that pass in the day? A meeting in the Gulf of Aden
Thomas Owen 17/01/2024 Thomas Owen 17/01/2024

Like ships that pass in the day? A meeting in the Gulf of Aden

A meeting of two cargo vessels in the Gulf of Aden prompts deeper analysis.

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Elevated security risks in the Red Sea challenge collective response
Thomas Owen 08/01/2024 Thomas Owen 08/01/2024

Elevated security risks in the Red Sea challenge collective response

Attack and response: elevated security risks in the Red Sea are challenging freedom of navigation and disrupting global supply chains.

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Shipping industry responds to increased security risks in the Red Sea
Thomas Owen 21/12/2023 Thomas Owen 21/12/2023

Shipping industry responds to increased security risks in the Red Sea

Increased risks to commercial vessels in the Red Sea are diverting ships and fuelling speculation about supply chain security.

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Severe storms in the Black Sea threaten commercial shipping and disrupt military operations
Thomas Owen 30/11/2023 Thomas Owen 30/11/2023

Severe storms in the Black Sea threaten commercial shipping and disrupt military operations

Severe storms across the Black Sea are disrupting commercial shipping and navy operations.

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Damage to cargo vessel Kmax Ruler in the Black Sea: target or signal?
Thomas Owen 27/11/2023 Thomas Owen 27/11/2023

Damage to cargo vessel Kmax Ruler in the Black Sea: target or signal?

The missile strike that damaged Kmax Ruler was likely an accident, but underscores the continuing risk to vessels in the Black Sea.

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Amid the fog of war, information-hijacking risks distorting accurate maritime security picture
Thomas Owen 26/11/2023 Thomas Owen 26/11/2023

Amid the fog of war, information-hijacking risks distorting accurate maritime security picture

A hijacking and two incidents in the Gulf of Aden and Persian Gulf prompt renewed attention to maritime security in this complex region.

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Beyond the reach of sanctions: shipping oil via the Northern Sea Route
Thomas Owen 09/10/2023 Thomas Owen 09/10/2023

Beyond the reach of sanctions: shipping oil via the Northern Sea Route

Increased attention to sanctions evasion may further displace the grey trade, with serious implications for environmental risk.

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Attempted tanker diversion in the Gulf of Aden
Thomas Owen 08/09/2023 Thomas Owen 08/09/2023

Attempted tanker diversion in the Gulf of Aden

An attempt to divert an LPG tanker from the Port of Aden to Hodeidah may signal a change in tactics to control the flow of fuel into Yemen.

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Ukraine proposes new insurance pool to cover grain shipments
Thomas Owen 22/08/2023 Thomas Owen 22/08/2023

Ukraine proposes new insurance pool to cover grain shipments

Ukraine is proposing a new insurance pool to cover grain shipments through the Black Sea.

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Tracking iron ore: focus on supply from Western Australia
Thomas Owen 31/07/2023 Thomas Owen 31/07/2023

Tracking iron ore: focus on supply from Western Australia

Iron ore is among the critical raw materials for Asia's post-pandemic economy: we take a look at iron ore shipments from Western Australia.

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Navigating risks in the Strait of Hormuz
Thomas Owen 09/07/2023 Thomas Owen 09/07/2023

Navigating risks in the Strait of Hormuz

Navigating safe routes through disputed claims in the Strait of Hormuz requires accurate data from verified, trusted sources.

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