The vast, open oceans have long served as conduits for commerce, adventure, and exploration. However, along with the grandeur of maritime activities comes inherent risks, one of which is the specter ...

Senya Beraku, a historic fishing community along Ghana’s Atlantic coastline in the Central Region, has for generations ...

NATO photo from a counterpiracy operation. Brandon Prins, Professor of Political Science and Global Security at the University of Tennessee, considers the impact of COVID-19 on maritime piracy, now ...

Maritime piracy in Southeast Asia has been a persistent and complex issue with deep historical roots and contemporary relevance. This region, characterized by its extensive coastal areas, strategic ...

The International Maritime Bureau’s latest global piracy report details 68 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships – the lowest total since 1994 – down from 98 incidents during the same ...

Ghanaian fisherman Nuumo Lamptey casts his net into the vast expanse of the Atlantic, his heart is heavy with worry. Illegal fishing activities have ravaged the ocean, leaving a stark reality of ...

CFC has launched an upgraded marine kidnap and ransom (K&R) solution that uses in-house vessel smart-tracking technology to help shipowners avoid gaps in coverage when entering high-risk waters.

Nigeria’s maritime sector achieved zero piracy incidents, a 10–15 per cent improvement in ship turnaround times, and double-digit export growth in non-oil segments in 2025. However, stakeholders ...

The maritime supply chain, which accounts for 80% of global trade volume, is facing several risks from geopolitical tensions and extreme weather, according to the Center for Strategic and ...