2017 In Review: Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean
2017 saw a range of maritime security incidents within the Indian Ocean HRA and the highest levels of piratical activity since 2012, including the...
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Maritime Security Operation off the Somali Coast and Suqutra Gap
UKMTO NOTICE 001/SEP/2017 1. Category: NOTICE 2. Description: Combined Task Force 151, Focused Operation 14 to 28 Sept 2017 A Maritime Security Operation will...
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Is NATO right to conclude Operation Ocean Shield?
With NATO’s Operation Ocean Shield concluded and naval forces withdrawing from the Indian Ocean, we examine the impact this could have to Somali piracy....
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Security Advice for the Mandeb Strait
Words: Mike Edey, Dryad’s Head of Operations During the evening of Sunday 9 October, it is alleged that two missiles, fired from Yemen,...
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Maritime Crime Figures for Q1 2016
Looking to gain a greater understanding of maritime crime to help inform your maritime crime strategy for the year ahead? Download our free Maritime...
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ABC News 24 talk to Dryad COO, Ian Millen
ABC News 24 recently invited Dryad Chief Operating Officer, Ian Millen to their London studio to take part in a discussion about reports that...
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CSO Alliance Interview: Dryad’s Ian Millen On What More Can Be Done To Support CSOs
In the concluding part of his interview with CSO Alliance, Dryad’s COO, Ian Millen is asked about which ports give CSOs the most cause...
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CSO Alliance Interview: Dryad’s Ian Millen On The Biggest Challenge Facing CSOs in 2016
With the threats facing shipping become ever more complex and diverse, Dryad’s COO, Ian MiIllen speaks to CSO Alliance about the biggest challenge facing...
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CSO Alliance Interview: Dryad’s Ian Millen On The Big Risks For Shipping In 2016
With the threats facing shipping become ever more complex and diverse, Dryad’s COO, Ian Millen speaks to CSO Alliance about the big threats CSOs should...
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Is Somali piracy on the rise again?
On Saturday 28 November, an Iranian fishing vessel escaped from Somali pirates after a gun battle that claimed the lives of several pirates and...
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De-escalation from armed guarding? views from the CEO
At London International Shipping Week in September, I listened intently to Admiral Chris Parry Royal Navy – a retired naval officer and analyst; Admiral...
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Maritime Crime Figures for Q3 2015
The following narrative accompanies Dryad’s maritime crime figures for Quarter 3 (July to September) of 2015, assessing the situation across our main areas of...
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Dryad Maritime Incident Reports: Yemen, 22nd August
The following analysis was issued by Dryad Maritime on Saturday 22 August. The report illustrates the dynamic nature of the situation in Yemen and...
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The following narrative accompanies Dryad’s maritime crime figures for Quarter 2 (April to June) of 2015, assessing the situation across our main areas of...
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Maritime Crime Figures for 2014
Gulf of Guinea The Gulf of Guinea saw an overall reduction in the number of incidents in 2014: a decrease of 18% when compared...
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Beyond Piracy – the CSO’s dilemma?
As we enter 2015 the good news is that Somali based piracy appears to be contained by the good work of the shipping industry,...
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Dryad Maritime release latest piracy statistics
The UK’s leading maritime intelligence provider, Dryad Maritime, has today, Thursday 9th October, released its Q3 maritime crime figures which show that piracy is...
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Gulf of Guinea The spike in the number of kidnapping incidents that occurred in Nigerian waters in Q1 of 2014 was followed by a...
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Today’s Value of Anti-Piracy Measures
Two recent attacks in the Gulf of Guinea have highlighted the value of prepared crews and the correct implementation of anti-piracy measures. Last night...
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Maritime Crime Figures for Q2 2014
Gulf of Guinea In the Gulf of Guinea, the surge in the number of incidents that involved the kidnap of crew for ransom off...
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Maritime Crime Figures for Q1 2014
Dryad’s quarterly figures on maritime crime incidents reveal a steady cadence of all types of crime across three main areas, namely the Gulf of...
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