Three powerful earthquakes, three different outcomes: what the experiences of Panama, Venezuela and Colombia reveal about national resilience, investment confidence and tourism By Verónica Vallarino Former Consul General and Commercial…
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Good Morning Monaco Saturday, October 10, 2026 Budget debate erupts into confrontation between Government and National Council Tensions between Monaco’s Government and National Council boiled over on Wednesday evening when…
Conflict rages around the world, but diplomacy is no longer even trundling its weary way between capitals. Breaches of international law and the savagery of the battlefield and assaults on…
Weekly Intelligence Report Week 30 Sep – 07 Oct 2026 Dear Subscriber,Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 30 Sep – 07 Oct…
Woman brutally assaulted by partner at Fairmont after night at Sass’ Café; man gets 16 months
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Woman brutally assaulted by partner at Fairmont after night at Sass’ Café; man gets 16 monthsA 29-year-old Swiss man has been sentenced to…
Good Morning Monaco Tuesday, October 6, 2026 One month behind bars for drunk driver caught in Casino SquareA man from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin has been sent to prison for a month and…
Tanker “BANDA” On 14 July 2026, the Crude Oil Tanker “BANDA” (GT 56,612 – DWT 105,576), in ballast condition, whilst en route to Novorossiysk, was attacked by drone, approximately 70…
Brief Update: No 13/2026 Date: September 30, 2026 Objectives Major maritime security incident summary and analysis in Geo-strategic frame for Operational Security and NAVIGATIONAL SAFETY of Shipping for the period AUGUST…
Tickets for the Headline Conference and Gala Dinner are now available as the programme for 13–17 September 2027 takes shape. London International Shipping Week 2027 (LISW27) has launched its new…
Offshore energy insurance market faces growing profitability pressures, reports IUMI
The global offshore energy insurance market remained challenging in 2025, with premium growth largely reflecting currency movements and changes in business mix rather than underlying market expansion, according to the…
Sea Guardian’s Threat / Risk Security & Safety Weekly Bulletin (brief assessment) 13 to 19 September 2026
In reference to: 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…
International leaders from the nuclear, maritime, regulatory and financial sectors gathered at Trinity House in London on 9 September 2026 for the inaugural conference jointly hosted by the Nuclear Energy…
Sea Guardian’s Threat / Risk Security & Safety Weekly Bulletin (brief assessment) 06 to 13 September 2026
In reference to: CORPORATE CONCLUSIONS Shipping is facing a tougher, more uncertain stretch. The Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb, and Panama Canal – three out of eight major maritime chock-points…
All About Shipping’s John Faraclas speech on Maritime Tourism – Cruise Industry, Yachting et al during the 5th Chios Festival 2026
We where fortunate to have once again a slot and deliver a speech with facts on Maritime Tourism and in particular on the Cruise Industry, Yachting including marinas, demographics et…
Brief Update: No 12/2026 Date: August 30, 2026 Executive summary This document has been approved for distribution by SEA GUARDIAN S.G. Ltd / Intelligence & Analysis Department. The provided Information and…
IMO Secretary-General demands immediate and unconditional release of more than 90 seafarers held captive. IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement following reports of the SEAMULL being hijacked on 20 August…
Sea Guardian’s Threat / Risk Security & Safety Weekly Bulletin (brief assessment) 13 to 20 August 2026
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…
Diana Shipping Inc. Withdraws Offer to Acquire Genco Shipping & Trading Following Genco Board’s Outrageous Demands
Following Nine Months of Avoiding Engagement, Genco Board Demands Consideration Valued at Approximately $36.91 Per Share — a 57% Premium to Genco’s Undisturbed Share Price at the Time of Diana’s…
Sea Guardian’s Threat / Risk Security & Safety Weekly Bulletin (brief assessment) 6 to 13 August 2026
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…
Southampton, United Kingdom – 13th August 2026 Ambrey, the international maritime risk and response company, confirms that it has been engaged in the salvage of the stricken tanker, the Caroline…
DP WORLD revenue rises 13.1% to $12.7 billion as global portfolio navigates trade disruption
Global network delivers growth despite disruption to Middle East trade flows DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – 13 AUGUST 2026: DP World reported revenue of $12.7 billion for the first half of…
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, issued the following statement, following an incident involving a cargo ship (TIHAMAH) which was hit by a projectile off…
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Monaco honours Roma and Sinti Holocaust victims Monaco joined representatives from across Europe in commemorating the European Day of Remembrance for the Roma…
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…




