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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

As of mid-June 2025, escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel have led to a sharp increase in maritime security threats across key trade arteries in the Middle East. Dryad Global’s latest ...

Despite a reported 60% increase in marine traffic—reaching 36–37 ships daily—the Red Sea remains a high-risk corridor. The U.S.-Houthi ceasefire and the Houthis’ stated focus on Israeli-linked vessels ...

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