Overview Recent Key Developments Incident Summary: Somalia Waters Within Somali waters, at least 11 incidents have been recorded since the
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Uncovering the truth: How forensic intelligence protects your operations
Businesses today face increasing exposure to fraud, corruption, and internal misconduct. When decisions are made without reliable intelligence, the consequences
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
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
Strengthening Diligence and Investigations: Introducing Castor Vali’s New Division
Organisations are making high-value decisions in environments where regulatory pressure, financial exposure, and reputational risk are closely intertwined. Fraud, corruption,
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
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
