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September 24th, 2026 marks the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) World Maritime Day; and this year it represents much more than just that. Credit: Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore With the IMO’s headquarters illuminated in brilliant blue light, the maritime world has once again held its official World Maritime Day before the second round kicks off in Busan, South Korea later this year. Shifting Approach in Global Turmoil Normally, these bureaucratic events are co

This week saw twenty-one incidents globally, including: Antwerp Port, Argentina, Black Sea, International Waters, Singapore Strait, and Strait of Hormuz. Download the full report here: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed the strikes on aTogo-Flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz while the El Gaia was also struck independently (Credit: Arab News) Major Incidents Include: SOUTH CHINA SEA (INCLUDING BATANGAS BAY): Combined Criminal and Military Activity: An armed boarding

The United States Coast Guard and the Federal Bureau of Investigations' advanced cyber threat teams confirm a joint operation on threatened oil tanker on route to the United States. With Iranian state media contradicting US evidence, the impact on navigation remains concerning. United States Coast Guard and FBI agents boarded 2 oil tankers after suspected cyberattack was confirmed (Credit: WSGW.com) After a month of speculation, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has confir

This week saw twenty-one incidents globally, including: Black Sea, Caribbean Sea, Caspian Sea, Gulf of Guinea, Red Sea, and Strait of Hormuz. Download the full report here: Yemeni Houthis seize control of Perim Island, effectively taking control of Bab Al-Mandab Strait (Credit: Cyprus Mail) Major Incidents Include: CARIBBEAN SEA: Continued US Counter-Narcotics Strikes: A further strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel killed three people, continuing the ongoing US campai

US Central Command releases footage of multiple strikes on Iranian oil tankers causing spike in price per barrel and Iran expanding the “no-go” zone within and around the Strait US Strikes on Iranian Vessels in Early September Threatens Gulf Navigation (Credit: US Central Command/Handout) After months of relative calm, the US/Iran conflict has flared up once again. In the early hours of September 5th - 7th, the United States launched an attack, though the type of munitions us

This week saw twenty-two incidents globally, including: Black Sea, Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Mediterranean, South China Sea, and Strait of Hormuz. Download the full report here: Abandoned vessel Omskiy 107 ran aground in Turkiye after suffering damage from attack in Port of Novorossisyk (Credit: Johan Trommel) Major Incidents Include: Europe: Sustained High-Intensity Bilateral Campaign: Russian and Ukrainian forces continued near-daily strikes on cargo vessels, tankers, and o

This week saw thirty incidents globally, including: Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Somalia, and Strait of Hormuz. Download the full report here: Cargo Ship Lutuf was retaken by Turkish Commandos from Somali Pirates (Credit: VesselFinder) Major Incidents Include: CARIBBEAN SEA: Ongoing U.S. Counter-Narcotics Strikes: A further U.S. strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel added to the campaign's rising death toll, reflecting continued military

This week saw twenty-eight incidents globally, including: Black Sea, Gulf of Aden, Mediterranean, Red Sea, Somalia, and Strait of Hormuz. Download the full report here: MINOAN DIGNITY was struck by an unknown projectile whilst conducting an outbound transit through the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo Credit: MarineTraffic @ Eugene GILLET) Major Incidents Include: EUROPE: BLACK SEA: Escalating Targeting of Commercial Shipping & Energy Infrastructure: Widespread UAV, USV, and projecti

On 20 July 2026, Saudi Arabia and Ansar Allah rebels escalated the tensions in the Bab al-Mandab Strait off the coast of Yemen to new levels not seen before -- global market and maritime voyages could be destablised as a result. Read the full analysis below. Saudi vessel struck during Houthi Attack (Syrian Arab News Agency) Escalation in the Sea: Further Global Events As the international maritime space continues to remain at high vigilance due to the ongoing war effort in a

This week saw thirty-five incidents globally, including: Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Indian Ocean, Lombok Strait, Red Sea, and Strait of Hormuz. Download the full report here: One Indonesian person died in a fire on Putri Yasmin in the Lombok Strait while sailing from Bali to Lombok, all of the other passengers were rescued. (Photo Credit: Marine Traffic @Rizki Wardana) Major Incidents Include: CARIBBEAN SEA: Low-Level Property Crime: Ri

This week saw twenty-four incidents globally, including in: Black Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, North America, Red Sea, Sea of Azov, and Strait of Hormuz. Download the full report here: MSV Faize Noore Oliya engulfed in flames following a Houthi uncrewed surface vessel (USV) strike off Mokha, Yemen. The ship capsized and sank, though all 14 crew members were safely rescued. (Photo Credit: Outlook India) Major Incidents Include: BLACK SEA: Widespread Drone, USV, and Port St

A multitude of strikes on vessels and infrastructure causes global market dips and increase to shipping costs The Black Sea is a major shipping route for oil and commercial goods (Photo Credit: IFPRI) Since the full-scale Russia-Ukraine War broke out on February 24th, 2022, Europe’s Eastern flank has suffered extensively, both in human casualties and logistical blockages. Now, it seems the conflict has entered an advanced stage of economic targeting, specifically in the Black

This week saw twenty incidents globally, including in: Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Oman, Mediterranean Sea, Port of Antwerp, Red Sea, Sea of Azov, and Strait of Hormuz. Download the full report here: The Russian-flagged container ship Yanina sank after being hit by Ukrainian coordinated drone strikes on August 1st. (Photo Credit: MarineTraffic @Cengiz Tokgoz) Major Incidents Include: EUROPE AND MEDITERRANEAN SEA: Multiple Vessel Collisions and Drone Activity

This week saw twenty-two incidents globally, affecting over 46 vessels in regions including: Black Sea, Caribbean Sea, Caspian Sea, Red Sea, and Strait of Hormuz. Download the full report here: Enciela was hit on the starboard side by an unknown projectile, igniting a fire onboard, whilst transiting the Red Sea (Photo credit: Marine Traffic @SHINE SAMUEL ABRAHAM) Major Incidents Include: CARIBBEAN SEA Low-Level Property Theft: Maritime security risks remain minimal and stric

This week saw eighteen incidents globally, including the Black Sea, Gulf of Finland, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, Southeast Asia, and Strait of Hormuz. Download the full report here: The HFS Galaxy sustained stern and engine room damage in its attack 9NM east of Oman. (Photo Credit: MarineTraffic) Major Incidents Include: CARIBBEAN SEA Low-Level Property Theft: Maritime security risks remain minimal and strictly limited to opportunistic crime in this region, as is highlighted by

This week saw eight incidents globally, including the Black Sea, Gulf of Finland, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, Southeast Asia, and Strait of Hormuz. The GOLDEN ARSENAL was successfully boarded in a suspected piracy attack. Major Incidents Include: EUROPE: UAV Campaign Against Energy & Naval Infrastructure: Ukrainian forces executed a series of long-range UAV strikes targeting critical Russian maritime and energy hubs across the Baltic and Black Seas. Attacks successfully hit the S

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reclassified a security incident in the Red Sea as an Illegal Boarding, following further information from the vessel’s master. The incident occurred approximately 76 nautical miles south of Balhaf, Yemen, according to UKMTO Warning 077-26, issued on 1 July 2026. Red Sea illegal boarding UKMTO’s initial update reported that a suspicious small craft had departed from the vessel but remained active in the area, potentially posing a r

This week saw ten Incidents globally, including: Black Sea, Gulf of Oman, Mediterranean, Strait of Hormuz, and Southeast Asia. Download the full report here: Executive Summary Europe Shadow Fleet Seizures & UAV Escalation: France seized a suspected Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea to enforce energy export sanctions. Concurrently, a Russian UAV struck a Turkish-owned, Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier bound for a Ukrainian port in the Black Sea, sparki

This week saw fourteen Incidents globally, including: Black Sea, English Channel, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Southeast Asia. Download the full report here: Executive Summary East Africa Armed Skiff Attacks: Two commercial vessels were fired upon by armed individuals in skiffs using small arms and an RPG in the Gulf of Aden. Both attacks were successfully repelled by onboard armed security teams, resulting in one crew injury. Europe Shadow Fleet Seizures & UAV Escalation: UK

This week saw fourteen Incidents globally, including: Black Sea, Colombian riverways, English Channel, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Southeast Asia. Download the full report here: Executive Summary East Africa Suspicious Approaches: Two separate cargo vessels were approached by small craft carrying armed individuals off the coasts of Somalia and Yemen; both incidents resulted in an exchange of fire before the craft turned away. Europe Seizures & Escalated Strikes: The UK seized