A ship is transiting a high-risk corridor. The master quietly activates the Ship Security Alarm System (SSAS), sending a covert
Renewed piracy threat in Somali Basin and Gulf of Aden
Overview Recent Key Developments Incident Summary: Somalia Waters Within Somali waters, at least 11 incidents have been recorded since the
15 Years of Purpose, Growth and Trust: Celebrating the Castor Vali Journey
This year, Castor Vali proudly marks 15 years in business. What began in 2011 as a specialist maritime security company
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
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
Securing Growth: How Castor Vali Enables Safe Energy Operations in Mozambique
Mozambique is on the rise. With billions of dollars pouring into its energy and infrastructure sectors, led by global giants
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
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
