In reference to:
- Threat / Risk Security & Safety Assessment — Monthly Report No 12/2026, 30 August 2026
- SEA GUARDIAN Threat / Risk Security Weekly Bulletin No 12-1, 06 Sept 2026 (Week 1)
- SEA GUARDIAN Threat / Risk Security Weekly Bulletin No 12-2, 13 Sep 2026 (Week 2)
- SEA GUARDIAN Threat / Risk Security Weekly Bulletin No 11-3, 20 Aug 2026 (Week-3)
| INSIDE — GLOBAL RISK SNAPSHOT Geopolitical and maritime risks continue to be high because of the tension surrounding Taiwan, the conflict between Russia and Europe, and wars in the Middle East. The areas that have been of high concern are Bab el-Mandeb and Hormuz because of the Houthis’ gains and the US-Iran attacks on ships and energy infrastructure. There were no reports of piracy, cyber, or navigational interference incidents around the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa, although associated risks have continued to increase. TOP THREE FINDINGS THIS WEEK – Houthi successes around Bab el-Mandeb: Control over Perim/Mayyun island in the strait will increase Houthi capabilities for surveillance, missile, drone, and asymmetric attacks, causing insurance premiums to escalate, and diversion of vessels via the Cape of Good Hope, adding high-costs to transportation. – Threats to maritime security in Hormuz: The assault on EL GAIA, as well as actions carried out by Iran against vessels, fuel high risks for vessel damages, casualties, detention, delays, and disruptions of tanker traffic by both adversaries for Hormuz (Hermes) control. – Saudi Arabia’s north export route vulnerability: The assaults on the East-West pipeline disrupted Saudi Arabia’s capability to reroute shipments via Suez Canal, while the Houthis are capable to threaten vessels at the Yanbu outskirts. |
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| CORPORATE CONCLUSIONS Corporations should expect to be exposed to risks since control of Bab el-Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz by adversaries increased. Higher freight charges, higher insurance premiums, higher energy costs, and disruption of supply chains should all be anticipated. | THE OBSERVER PERSPECTIVE — COMING WEEK A substantial maritime risk in the areas of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, Bab el-Mandeb is expected, as well as in the southern Red Sea with unpredictable attacks, that will reduce maritime traffic, will cause delays and vessels rerouting. Marine tankers will continue to have a high exposure risk due to Houthi threats against Saudi oil exports. |
ANNEXES:
- ANNEX A :MARITIME SECURITY – NAVIGATIONAL SAFETY INCIDENTS
- ANNEX B : THE 45 VESSELS SANCTIONED BY IRAN
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