On January 3, 2024, Castor Vali’s Security Information team reported the kidnapping of the Tuvalu-flagged tanker HANA, approximately 46 nautical
Category: Maritime Security
Castor Vali Nigeria’s Offshore Project: Bespoke Support for Deep-Water Seismic Operations
In June 2023, Castor Vali Nigeria won a significant contract to provide a comprehensive suite of vessel services, project logistics
Risk in the MSGBC Basin
Risk in the MSGBC Basin Our Chief Operating Officer, Lawrence Clinton, recently gave a presentation to delegates attending the MSGBC
Removal of the Indian Ocean High-Risk Area
On August 22nd 2022, key maritime industry bodies (International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), INTERCARGO,
Castor Vali – Offshore Kenya
After an extended period of relative inactivity within the offshore Kenya energy sector, Castor Vali is very pleased to have
Support Offshore West Africa
Castor Vali Services Nigeria (CVSN) has been supporting our clients in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) since 2013. The pandemic
Castor Vali Service Nigeria Join HMS TRENT
Castor Vali Services Nigeria (CVSN) was very pleased to be invited to join the crew on board HMS TRENT, the
Celebrating 10 Years of Providing Security Services
The Castor Vali team is excited to be celebrating 10 years of providing security services. Castor Vali began as a
Security Services Support to the Shipping Industry
Many people do not realise that the shipping industry is critical to maintaining life as we know it. How often
Vessel hardening – An integral part of ship security
When operating in waters with heightened risk, vessel hardening is a vital part of the ships security defence. During an
Professional and Official Stowaway Searches
A recent stowaway incident has raised the profile of the stowaway problem within the maritime sector, highlighting the need for
Castor Vali Delivering Security Services in the COVID-19 Environment
As we realised the enormity of the COVID-19 pandemic, Castor Vali, like many companies, enhanced existing business continuity planning. This
Migrant Rescue in the Mediterranean
Castor Vali is pleased to have safely disembarked a tanker vessel, assisting the crew with mitigation and support measures after
Maritime Deep Dive – Decaying Safer
Overview: For the first time in over five years, a team of experts has been allowed to board the FSO
Part 2: The Mozambique Channel – A primary passageway for the movement of illicit goods
In the second part of our series focusing on the Mozambique Channel, we highlight how it has become one of