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

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 ...

Deep Blue Project | The Ch16 Maritime Risk Blog is your free resource for insights and analysis on maritime risks, safety, and (Cyber) security for the maritime professional.

armed robbery | The Ch16 Maritime Risk Blog is your free resource for insights and analysis on maritime risks, safety, and (Cyber) security for the maritime professional.

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 ...

Pacific Ocean | The Ch16 Maritime Risk Blog is your free resource for insights and analysis on maritime risks, safety, and (Cyber) security for the maritime professional.

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 ...

This week’s maritime security landscape highlights intensifying piracy risks in the Gulf of Mexico, escalating naval tensions between India and Pakistan, and wider geopolitical shifts affecting ...

The South China Sea is not only vital for global trade but also holds major oil and gas reserves that are critical for the energy security of claimant states. Countries like Vietnam and Malaysia are ...

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 EU’s Aspides naval mission has successfully prevented attacks since December 2024, but its limited capacity (just 2–3 escort ships) and delays of up to a week hamper broader maritime safety.