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SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 05 Feb – 13 Feb 2025

Brief Update No 25/05 Date: 13 Feb 2025

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This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and information derive from open sources, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) and United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) respective WebPages and products. All rights reserved. No part of this Risk Assessment may be reproduced in any form: electronic, mechanical, or...

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Growing Tension with China Requires More Surveillance off the Philippines, Report Finds

PCG vessels – BRP Cabra and BRP Sindangan escorted the indigenous boats utilized by the AFP as supply vessels to transport essential provisions to our troops aboard BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, completing the mission on Aug. 22, 2023. Philippine Coast Guard Photo

With a U.S. Navy reconnaissance plane circling overhead, two resupply ships escorted by two Philippine Coast Guard vessels maneuvered their way through a Chinese naval blockade in a five-hour confrontation to bring food, other...

https://news.usni.org/2023/08/23/growing-tension-with-china-require-more-surveillance-off-the-philippines-report-finds

The United Kingdom’s National Strategy for Maritime Security

The following is the United Kingdom’s National Strategy for Maritime Security that was released this week.

From the report

As an island nation with significant global interests, the importance of the maritime sector to the United Kingdom is unquestionable. It has been, and will continue to be, the lifeblood of our nation’s economy.

Published just over a year ago, the Integrated Review reaffirmed that the first duty of any government is to protect our people, our homeland, and our democracy. From a...

https://news.usni.org/2022/08/16/the-united-kingdoms-national-strategy-for-maritime-security

Policing the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the UK’s Territorial Waters

Policing the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the UK’s Territorial Waters

Policing the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the UK’s Territorial WatersDear AnnyThe EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (“TCA”) overcame its final political obstacle in the last few weeks, when the European Parliament approved it by a large majority. However, the practical hurdles to be overcome in order to implement it are only now becoming clear.

 Read the full article 

Authors
  Rober...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/20/policing-the-eu-uk-trade-and-cooperation-agreement-and-the-uks-territorial-waters/

Why Do Pirate Attacks Occur?

In early 1991 a few miles off of the coast of Somalia—just as Mohamed Siad Barre’s dictatorship was collapsing—the merchant vessel Naviluck was attacked by three boatloads of men who killed some of the ship’s crew members, set it on fire, and sank it, reports Brookings.

A attack by locals

The attackers did not try to steal cargo, hold hostages, or collect ransom. More than likely, coastal residents who had grown hostile towards foreign vessels decided to take matters into their own hands.

Prior to...

https://mfame.guru/why-do-pirate-attacks-occur/

Markets at the mercy of China and Coronavirus with Geopolitics getting sour…

Markets at the mercy of China and Coronavirus with Geopolitics getting sour…

John Faraclas

Despite a good week, the BDI (Baltic Dry Index) fell on a daily basis – 72 points since yesterday, and now stands at 1,698, losing the 1,700 points threshold. On a weekly basis though same was up 359 points since last Friday the 12h of February when it stood at 1,339 points – the weekend of love with a bit of  Valentines flavour and the beginning of the Chinese New Year –  the odd for us Year of the Ox,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/19/markets-at-the-mercy-of-china-and-coronavirus-with-geopolitics-getting-sour/

The wait is nearly over! Learn from ocean tech leaders at Oi Connect

The wait is nearly over! Learn from ocean tech leaders at Oi Connect

We are excited to give you a preview of some of the amazing session and speakers we have lined up for Oi Connect.

Hear from a wide range of ocean-tech experts over the first three days at Oi Connect, 1-4 December, as they share practical advice, knowledge, and strategic insight on critical issues facing the industry. You can see the full schedule here.

Below, you will find of the tracks in the Virtual Programme for a...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/11/27/the-wait-is-nearly-over-learn-from-ocean-tech-leaders-at-oi-connect/

Dropping BDI – now at 1,637, shakes the Markets amid the despicable Global Geopolitical environment, and Coronavirus locks downs looming with unpredictable effects

John Faraclas

Dropping BDI – now at 1,637, shakes the Markets amid the despicable Global Geopolitical environment, and Coronavirus locks downs looming with unpredictable effects

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 95 points  since yesterday and now stands at 1,637 points, thanks to yet another triple-digit fall of the Capes’ BCI. It seems that Peace had its day and Armageddon will replace the Democratic, Just and Humane Values all over Planet Ocean… Advancing Coronavirus signals Mayday for all. John...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/10/14/dropping-bdi-now-at-1637-shakes-the-markets-amid-the-despicable-global-geopolitical-environment-and-coronavirus-locks-downs-looming-with-unpredictable-effects/

Capes’ volatility “floors” down the Markets amid messy Geopolitics and surging Coronavirus

John Faraclas

Capes’ volatility “floors” down the Markets amid messy Geopolitics and surging Coronavirus

What a week that was eh! The Dry Market fell sharply, thanks to the Capes’ volatility – nothing new ofcource and bringing up the issue of stability, that of the stable more or less Panamaxes. The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) ended down 78 points and now reads 1,892, losing both the 2,000 and 1,900 points threshold. On a weekly basis the BDI lost 128 points from 2,020 recorded on the 2nd of October...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/10/09/capes-volatility-floors-down-the-markets-amid-messy-geopolitics-and-surging-coronavirus/

Supras and Handies keep the BDI “afloat”; Geopolitics more than crucial with Coronavirus causing mess

Supras and Handies keep the BDI “afloat”; Geopolitics more than crucial with Coronavirus causing mess

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) clinched three points since last Friday and now stands at 1,598. In Geopolitics things got worse with uncertainty in Belarus and increased Turkish despicable actions in the Aegean and Central – East Med. As politicians failed to contain Coronavirus, expect total mess all over Planet Ocean. John Faraclas’ brief daily recap:

The Capes’ BCI lost two points and now stands...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/08/17/supras-and-handies-keep-the-bdi-afloat-geopolitics-more-than-crucial-with-coronavirus-causing-mess/

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