Once again, merchant shipping, our vessels and above all our seafarers find themselves at the centre of military and hybrid attacks, as well as asymmetric threats, that are a grave…
Issues discussed with Mr. Antonis Karagiannakis, a former Seafarer and in particular a Radio Officer AND a islander from the Island of Kassos- from the 30th minute: Time was of…
[12 January 2026] – [London] – P&I correspondents are being urged to strengthen their payment verification procedures after a fraudster intercepted email communications during a sensitive crew claim and diverted…
Good Morning Monaco Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Anonymous Facebook account targeting Monaco officials to be unmasked by Paris Court A Paris court has taken a decisive step in a high-profile…
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Good Morning Monaco Monday, December 29, 2025 Brigitte Bardot, defining face of French cinema and Saint-Tropez icon, dies aged 91 Brigitte Bardot, the French screen legend who transformed Saint-Tropez from…
Good Morning Monaco Saturday, December 20, 2025 Former minister convicted over Monaco charity race accident As reported by Monaco Matin, the criminal court in Monaco has found former Minister of…
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has issued a statement on the escalating situation in the Black Sea: “As the situation continues to escalate in the Black Sea, I call on…
Day 2 of the Libya Africa International Gas Forum – Tripoli, Libya Keynote Presentation: Maritime Risk Management – A Holistic Approach In this keynote, Nikos Georgopoulos Chief Business Development Officer…
Life at sea often feels predictable — long horizons, routine duties, and the daily rhythm of global trade. But for some seafarers, that routine can change in an instant. In…
by Maria Mavroudi, founding partner of Searock Marine Insurance Brokers War risk premiums for vessels operating in the Black Sea have surged dramatically, reflecting a sharp rise in maritime incidents…
Good Morning Monaco Thursday, December 4, 2025 Legal statement issued amid investigation into Adrian Sutil A formal statement was released worldwide on December 3 at 15:00 by Adrian Sutil and…
Good Morning Monaco Monday, December 1, 2025 Long-time Monaco resident Adrian Sutil arrested in international fraud investigation Former Formula 1 driver Adrian Sutil has been arrested in Germany as part…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 25/24 Date: 13 November 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by SEA GUARDIAN S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided…
Good Morning Monaco Thursday, November 27, 2025 Warning issued after fraudulent QR code stickers found on Monaco parking meters Authorities in Monaco are urging vigilance after fraudulent QR code stickers…
“It is an honor for us to be candidates in IMO Category A and to ask for your vote. Greeks are people of the sea. We have traveled all over…
The Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, has traveled to London for the 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). In the context…
5 November 2025 – Freight forwarders are being urged to quickly adopt stronger credit risk management strategies to survive the increasingly volatile global trading landscape. TT Club, the leading global transport…
NOVEMBER 17, 2025 CIRCULAR NO. 25/25 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: EUROPEAN UNION (EU), UNITED KINGDOM (UK) AND UNITED STATES (US) SANCTIONS UPDATES October and November 2025 have…
Good Morning Monaco Saturday, November 15, 2025 Four months in prison for online insults targeting Prince Albert II A Monaco resident already well known to the courts has been sentenced…
Dear Members October and November 2025 have witnessed a significant wave of new restrictions and designations against Russia, introduced by the EU, the UK, and the US. Further details are…
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Former Ukrainian MP accused of laundering embezzled millions through Monaco property A former Ukrainian lawmaker and his ex-wife appeared before Monaco’s criminal court…
OSLO – Norway, 11 November 2026 – Houthi militia have reportedly ceased attacks on Israel and shipping in the Red Sea (source: AP) – the impact would be seismic for global…
Threat Landscape 2024 & 2025 November 10, 2025 The purpose of this document is to deliver a structured, side-by-side comparison of piracy and armed robbery incidents in the Somali Basin…