The Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is now the world’s second-largest Ebola
When Silence Is the Alarm: Why Professional SSAS Monitoring Matters
A ship is transiting a high-risk corridor. The master quietly activates the Ship Security Alarm System (SSAS), sending a covert
Castor Vali Secures Record-Breaking Rhino Charge 2026
This year was Castor Vali’s 10th year, as the official Rhino Charge security sponsor responsible for managing the safety and
Retracing History: The Heroes of Telemark Expedition
By Lawrence Clinton, COO, Castor Vali I recently had the privilege of undertaking a 125-mile cross-country ski expedition across the
Crisis Leadership in High-Risk Environments: When Doing Less Achieves More
In complex operating environments, not every crisis arrives with warning. Some emerge quietly, without a clear trigger, formal notification. These
The Escalating Drone Threat in the Sahel and West Africa
Overview Recent Key Developments Use of first-person view (FPV) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in warfare has received considerable attention in
Iran Crisis 2026: Strait of Hormuz Closure and Commercial Shipping Risk
Overview Recent Key Developments On 28 February 2026, the United States (US) and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, conducting coordinated
Pre-departure stowaway detection in Nigeria confirms the value of professional maritime security controls.
Two stowaways were identified and safely removed from a vessel in a Nigerian port before departure. Detection before sailing protected the
Facing Midnight: Castor Vali’s Perspective on the Doomsday Clock and Global Risk Management.
By Lawrence Clinton, COO, Castor Vali The recent decision by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to keep the Doomsday
Following the Telemark Route: A 125-Mile Ski Expedition Across Norway
In March, Lawrence Clinton (Clint), Chief Operating Officer at Castor Vali, will undertake a demanding endurance challenge in Norway, retracing
Castor Vali Supports Small World 2026 as Platinum Sponsor
Castor Vali is a Platinum Sponsor of Small World 2026, continuing a partnership that reflects our long-term commitment to community
Africa’s 2025 Maritime Threats in Review
Maritime insecurity offshore Africa increased in 2025, with a multitude of threat actors demonstrating the capability and intent to stage
Tanzania Elections 2025: CCM Set for Landslide Victory
Ruling party poised for supermajority amid moderate – high electoral risks Overview of Tanzania’s 2025 General Elections Tanzania is scheduled
Castor Vali and Provenance-Global Partnership: Strengthening Global Security and Supply Chain Resilience
Castor Vali is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Provenance-Global, combining our security and risk management expertise with
Kenya Security Update: Key Risks and Trends – June 2025
As part of Castor Vali’s mission, the Risk Intelligence Service (RIS) delivers intelligence-led security reporting to provide clients with critical
