This year, Castor Vali proudly marks 15 years in business. What began in 2011 as a specialist maritime security company
Category: Maritime and Offshore
Security Implications of the Iran Crisis on Africa
On 07 April 2026, the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with Tehran confirming safe passage through the
Socio-Economic Impact of the Middle East Crisis on Africa
This weekend marked a month since the U.S. and Israel initiated targeted strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026, triggering
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
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
SSAS Monitoring: A Critical Component of Maritime Security
In today’s complex maritime environment, vessel security is an ever-present concern. Threats such as piracy, terrorism, cyber-attacks, cargo hijacking, and
Case Study: Preparing a Rig Deployment to Libya – Safety, Security, and Humanitarian Readiness
In Q1 2025, Castor Vali undertook a critical security assignment for a rig stationed in Malta, ahead of its deployment
Guide to Creating an Effective Ship Security Assessment and Plan
Is your ship’s security plan ready? Ensuring the safety and security of vessels and their crews is more critical than
Securing Maritime Operations in Nigeria
Operating in the Gulf of Guinea presents significant security challenges, including piracy, armed attacks, and kidnapping for ransom. While piracy
The Disruption to Global Shipping – Dynamics, Threats and Attack Trends in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
The security environment in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean has deteriorated significantly since mid-November
Comprehensive Support for Semi-Submersible Drill Rig Operations in Nigeria (2022-2024)
After 18 months in Nigerian waters, Castor Vali’s client has recently demobilised their semi-submersible drill rig and set sail for
Vessel Hardening: Combating the Evolving Threats
Changing Threats in Busy Shipping Lanes In recent years, there has been a shift in the threats present in the
Castor Vali: Recipients of the TGS 2023 QHSE Excellence Award
We are delighted to announce that Castor Vali has been awarded the TGS 2023 Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Excellence
Waves of Disruption: Houthi Maritime Strikes and the Ripple Effect on Global Trade
Since mid-November 2023, Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched attacks on international and commercial shipping in the Red Sea, the
