Somali piracy has re-emerged in 2025: A series of coordinated attacks now stretches hundreds of miles offshore, reviving fears of a global shipping crisis. (EU Naval Force secures tanker following piracy attack. Credits: EUNAVFOR ) After more than a decade of relative calm, the western Indian Ocean is once again confronting a revived piracy threat . According to Dryad Global, corroborated by   UKMTO, MSCHOA, and multiple maritime intelligence sources, the resurgence began in

Maritime Security Report | 4–10 November 2025 Piracy in the Western Indian Ocean has resurfaced in force. This week, three high-risk incidents linked to active Somali Pirate Action Groups (PAGs)  were recorded — including a confirmed boarding, the use of RPGs, and a mothership-supported stalking approach more than 500 nautical miles offshore . At the same time, another boarding event was confirmed off West Africa , reinforcing that criminal groups remain active on both sides

Somali piracy re-emerges as conflict activity persists in the Black Sea This week saw a significant development in the western Indian Ocean with the first confirmed Somali Pirate Action Group (PAG)  operating since mid-2024. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes  continue to target Russian port infrastructure in the Black Sea. Operators should maintain heightened vigilance across both regions, with BMP5 enforcement, layered hardening measures, and rapid reporting  remaining esse

Suspicious vessel activity off Benin and continued strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure This week’s maritime security incidents reflect ongoing threats from regional instability and suspicious approaches at sea , particularly in West Africa  and Eastern Europe . While the number of reported incidents was lower than previous weeks, the potential for escalation remains high . Regional Incident Breakdown ⚓ West Africa – LPG Tanker Tracked by Suspicious Craft On 21 October ,

Explosion risk in the Gulf of Aden, piracy in West Africa, and growing tensions in the South China Sea. This week’s maritime security developments highlight a mix of state aggression , criminal boarding attempts , and high-risk vessel incidents  across key global shipping lanes. Operators transiting the Gulf of Aden, South China Sea, West Africa, and Southeast Asia  should remain alert and ensure BMP5 measures  are fully enforced. Executive Summary West Africa:  Opportunistic

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