SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 01 – 20 May 2025

John (Ioannis) Pavlopoulos, President Sea Guardian SG Ltd., Vice Admiral (ret.) H.N. , Honorary Commander in Chief of the Hellenic Fleet , Former Military Representative of Greece to the NATO and EU 

THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE

​​ Brief Update No 25/2025 Date: 22 May 2025

​​ STATEMENT

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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/22/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-01-20-may-2025/

A historic address by the Union of Greek Shipowners’ President, Melina Travlos on Maritime Security, at the United Nations

Melina Travlos

We need to collectively defend freedom of navigation, as a shared global responsibility and a cornerstone of peace and humanity.

The seas must be open, free, safe, and secure”.

On the occasion of the Presidency of Greece, the United Nations Security Council convened a high-level open debate on the theme of “Strengthening Maritime Security through International Cooperation for Global Stability”, under the item “Maintenance of international peace and security”, in the Security...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/21/a-historic-address-by-the-union-of-greek-shipowners-president-melina-travlos-on-maritime-security-at-the-united-nations/

Monegasque billionaire Stefano Pessina strengthens hold on Walgreens Boots in $10bn takeover

Good Morning Monaco

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Monegasque billionaire Stefano Pessina strengthens hold on Walgreens Boots in $10bn takeover Monegasque billionaire Stefano Pessina is set to deepen his control over Walgreens Boots Alliance, as he prepares to raise his stake in the company to nearly 50 per cent in a $10 billion private equity deal led by Sycamore Partners…

Young voices shape Monaco’s future at 18th CESE des Jeunes Closing Session Monaco’s future changemakers took centre stage on...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/13/monegasque-billionaire-stefano-pessina-strengthens-hold-on-walgreens-boots-in-10bn-takeover/

Death of Diplomacy – part 4

Further to our last back on the 8th of April , we are now entering the dire straits…

Here we go:

Alongside the Death of Diplomacy – and to an extent, of elements of Democracy – has come the birth of, let us call it, drone-ocracy. Stealthily-launched drones are a deadly nightmare in the great and small theatres of war, making a mockery of supposed ceasefires. Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan and now Kashmir are among victim-territories of this ghastly modern form of weaponry, often supporting substantial...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/11/death-of-diplomacy-part-4/

Pronounced spike in low-level crimes in Singapore Straits

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed a rise in global piracy and armed robbery incidents in the first quarter of 2025 – driven by a spike of incidents in the Singapore Straits.

A total of 45 cases of piracy and armed robbery against ships were recorded in the first three months of 2025 – an almost 35 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Of the incidents reported, 37 vessels were boarded, four were hijacked and four had attempted attacks. The threat to crew...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/15/pronounced-spike-in-low-level-crimes-in-singapore-straits/

Maritime industry needs regulatory action to meet decarbonisation and digitalisation goals

Lloyd’s Register’s Global Maritime Trends 2025 Barometer warns that fragmented regulation is undermining progress in decarbonisation and limiting investment. 

The global shipping industry risks falling short of its net-zero and digital transformation ambitions without sufficient regulatory support enacted at a global level, according to the inaugural Global Maritime Trends 2025 Barometer by Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Lloyd’s Register Foundation

Launched today (26 March) at Sea Asia, the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/26/maritime-industry-needs-regulatory-action-to-meet-decarbonisation-and-digitalisation-goals/

Market report: Hopes of more targeted tariffs help boost investor sentiment

Susannah Streeter
  • FTSE 100 rises in early trade amid hopes looming US tariffs will be more focused.
  • Oil prices gain some ground as talks set to get underway between Russian and US officials over Ukraine.
  • US markets set for a steady start to the week with optimism increasing about targeted trade policy.
  • Risks remain for severe duties with hearing due at International Trade Commission on big duties on Chinese manufactured ships docking at US ports.
  • Gold hangs near record highs while Bitcoin...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/24/market-report-hopes-of-more-targeted-tariffs-help-boost-investor-sentiment/

Greece in the World today

Honoured to participate among world acclaimed Greeks in today’s programme organised by Thanasis Houpis of Voice of Greece / ERT and cover the despicable attacks against Merchant ships by the Houthi and others in the Red Sea and elsewhere:

“Η Ελλάδα στον κόσμο” με τον Θανάση Χούπη | 18.03.2025

“Η Ελλάδα στον κόσμο” με τον Θανάση Χούπη | 18.03.2025

“Η Ελλάδα στον κόσμο” με τον Θανάση Χούπη | 18.03.2025

Our part is between 20’42” and 28’02”.

With Greek Ocean Going Shipping being number one on...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/18/greece-in-the-world-today/

Greece’s Defence Minister Nikos Dendias visits the United Kingdom

Nikos Dendias and John Healey, Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom

The visit of the Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, to the United Kingdom was concluded on Tuesday 25 February 2025 by a meeting with his British counterpart John Healey.

The two Ministers discussed the possibilities for cooperation between Greece and the United Kingdom in tackling the regional and international security challenges, as well as in strengthening further the defence relations between both...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/26/greeces-defence-minister-nikos-dendias-visits-the-united-kingdom/