Article Highlights– Pharmaceutical residues are not always effectively removed by conventional wastewater treatment. – Nano-bio/chemosensors enable highly sensitive detection of pharmaceuticals in water. – Multifunctional nanoplatforms can combine pollutant detection…
THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) August 13 – 20, 2026 Brief Update: No 11-3/2026 Date: August 20, 2026 In references to: INSIDE Risk at sea in…
THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) August 06 – 13, 2026 Brief Update: No 11-2/2026 Date: August 13, 2026 In references to: INSIDE The changing political…
Situation Report Libya security escalation and energy infrastructure threats As of 11 Aug 2026 / Information Cutoff 07:30 UTC Overview: Libya’s security environment has deteriorated following repeated drone attacks against…
Developments and prospects in oil and gas markets in Europe Global geopolitical risks versus region’s energy transition and security policies Find out more about our Economic Research and search for reports that…
by John N. Faraclas We have long chronicled what we perceive as the Death of Diplomacy. In its place is rising what might be called Fake Diplomacy. No sooner are…
by Capt. Michael Fragkias* Come and share this story with us, one that perfectly illustrates the importance of situational awareness. On December 6, 1963, the feast day of Saint Nicholas,…
THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) July 14 to 21 Brief Update: No 10-4/2026 Date: July 21, 2026 In references to: Outlooks regarding security in the…
by Marianna Michailidi, CROSSWORLD, Executive Affairs Manager Why the Real Heroes of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Never Made the Headlines “Wars make history. Seafarers live it.” While the world’s…
European shipping represents a geopolitical asset for Europe, facilitating the export and import of goods, food and energy. While the EU represents around 15% of the global GDP, the European…
The Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS) has published a series of practical guides to enable the commercial shipping sector to implement sustainable plastic procurement in vessel operations. The guides…
6th July 2026 4.2 Freight and Insurance Cost Inflation 5. Legal and Contractual Consideration5.1 Charterparty Provisions 5.2 Insurance Arrangements 5.3 Compliance and DisclosureChanges in operating risk may trigger reporting obligations…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, July 10, 2026 Two suspects appear in court as prosecutors reveal new details of Berezovska killing The investigation into the targeted attack on June 29 reached…
The NATO summit in Ankara, Turkiye was the subject discussed between VERGINA TV’s Christina Tsorba and allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas. A very important timewise summit which might trigger many developments in…
THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) June 29 to July 06 Brief Update: No 10-2/2026 Date: July 07, 2026 In references to: According to Sea Guardian…
by Sofia Mavrikou1 Abstract Maritime transport accounts for approximately 90% of global trade and plays a crucial role in the world economy. However, the maritime sector also contributes significantly to…
Major maritime, ports and energy companies have been identified by Cydome’s threat-intelligence unit as having Fortinet Firewall passwords and logins leaked in the recent “FortiBleed” incident. More than 86,000 Administrator…
Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 24 Jun – 01 Jul 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below the highlights of…
by Captain Michael Fragkias* Shipping is one of the most important pillars of global trade, as more than 80% of international commerce is transported by sea. The efficient operation of…
Without prejudice Following our last and the inability of the players to create a better environment in the Middle East and in particular in the Persian Gulf, I took a…
Viewers can find below a comment on the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to include the maritime sector from 1 July 2026 from partner Philip Roche (pictured above),…
B rief Update: No 10-1/2026 Date: June 29, 2026 Executive summary Objectives To provide the maritime industry and Security Stake or Shareholders in a monthly cycle, with: 1. The Assessment…
Viewers can read the attached BMS report, as we strongly believe it may be of great interest given the current prevailing circustances all over Planet Ocean. This report is attributed…
Brief Update: No 09-4/2026 Date: June 19, 2026 In references to: INSIDE It is still risky from a maritime perspective, with changing political alliances, increasing competition for energy and critical…
Situation Report United States–Iran Interim Agreement and Maritime Implications / Update 01 As of 19 Jun 2026 / Information Cutoff 07:30 UTC Overview: Current indicators suggest that the Strait of…
