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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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Data on risk areas helps ship owners and operators navigate safely through areas known for illicit activities or physical risk to vessels.

The Black Sea Grain deal was renewed in March 2023. Infrastructure shapes the wider context for trade in Turkey's back garden.

Conflict in Ukraine may have permanently altered the global maritime trade map, creating shadow fleets and sanctions workarounds.

Drone strikes - targeted and accidental - are generating a new threat for commercial shipping. Collecting accurate data is vital.

Incidents of piracy appear to have fallen to their lowest levels in 30 years, but the security imperative for collaboration remains.

Reducing incidents of piracy relies on vigilance, accurate data and active collaboration among ship owners and coastal states.

The coast of Somalia is no longer considered a piracy hotspot, yet there remain many reasons to remain cautious.