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Reported: 15 June 2026, 1335 UTC Position: 12° 24’N 046° 46’E Location: Gulf of Aden – 111nm southeast of Aden, Yemen. Incident Details. UKMTO has released an alert regarding an …

Headlines: The United States and Iran formally concluded a Memorandum of Understanding on 15 June, with a ceremonial signing scheduled for 19 June in Geneva, marking a significant step towards …

Headlines: Optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran agreement continued to grow, with reports indicating that the proposed MOU is largely finalised and awaiting final approval. Qatari mediation remains active, and a …

Reported: 11 June 2026 Position: Not Confirmed Location: 21nm Northeast of Sohar, Oman Incident Details.UKMTO released an alert regarding an incident 21nm northeast of Sohar, Oman, involving a tanker that …

In today’s increasingly complex operating environment, organisational resilience begins with people. In his latest article published by , Carl Sykes explores why protecting personnel is not simply a duty of …

“Fig. 1 – Reported US and Iranian Military Activity, 9–11 June 2026” Further US strikes on Iranian targets and Tehran’s announced closure of the Strait of Hormuz have sharply increased …

Reported: 10 June 2026 Position: Not Confirmed Location: 20nm Northeast of Sohar, Oman Incident Details. UKMTO received a report of an incident 20nm northeast of Sohar, Oman. Local authorities have …

Reported: 10 June 2026 Position: Not Confirmed Location: 88 nm Southwest of Balhaf, Yemen Incident Details. UKMTO has received a report of an incident 88nm southwest of Balhaf, Yemen, involving …

Headlines: Iran announced a halt to operations against Israel on 08 June, stating it had delivered a proportionate response and warning of further action should hostilities resume, while maintaining support …

Headlines: Regional tensions remained elevated as Iran and the United States continued to make little progress towards an agreement. Foreign Minister Araghchi confirmed on 4 June that negotiations remain slow, …

The May 2026 maritime security landscape remained volatile across multiple regions. In Europe, the Russia-Ukraine conflict continued to drive strikes on Black Sea vessels and infrastructure, while a Libyan patrol …

Headlines: Regional tensions escalated as Iran launched ballistic missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain, with missiles targeting Kuwait reportedly falling short or breaking apart and those targeting Bahrain intercepted by US …

Headlines: US-Iran negotiations remain unresolved as President Trump convened the White House Situation Room on 29 May for a final determination on the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU). The United …

Headlines: It’s a case of two steps forward and one back as a negotiated MOU inches towards agreement. Notwithstanding the Texas two-step approach, positive comments from key stakeholders outweighs the …

Introduction: Why Training Pedigree Matters in Maritime Security In the UK maritime security market, the question of where security officers receive their training carries significant weight. British buyers — from …

Introduction: The Stakes of Getting This Decision Wrong Hiring a maritime security company is one of the most consequential procurement decisions a ship owner, fleet manager, or port operator will …

The Gulf is betting billions on AI. The weak link? A handful of undersea cables threading through the world’s most contested waterways. As Carl Sykes, , tells WIRED Middle East: …

Headlines: Iran confirms it is continuing to review the latest US proposal, while US officials state there are “good signs” a deal may be achievable, with nuclear weapons and the …

Introduction: The Stakes of Getting This Decision Wrong Hiring a maritime security company is one of the most consequential procurement decisions a ship owner, fleet manager, or port operator will …

Introduction: Why Training Pedigree Matters in Maritime Security In the UK maritime security market, the question of where security officers receive their training carries significant weight. British buyers — from …

Neptune P2P Group are a UK owned Private Security Company, based in the Middle East since 2012. Our geographical reach is global with a focus on the Middle East, Africa, …

Headlines: Trump cancels a planned 19 May military strike against Iran following appeals from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, while ordering US forces to maintain readiness for immediate large-scale …

Headlines: Trump-Xi Beijing Summit wrapped with Hormuz, Iran nukes, and military supply lines all agreed — but Trump warned Tehran his patience is running out. Netanyahu moved to dissolve the …

Headlines. US officials reiterated pressure on Iran as President Trump rejected Tehran’s negotiating position while departing for talks in Beijing, and the Defense Department reported at least USD 29 billion …

Headlines. Iran submitted a formal response to the US proposal that did not meet Washington’s stated requirements, including conditions related to sanctions relief, the naval blockade, and the Strait of …

Reported: 11 May 2026 Position: Not Confirmed Location: Somalia Incident Details. On 9 May 2026, MSCIO released an Alert regarding the possible hijacking of a dhow near position 00°13’S 044°18’E, …

Headlines. US destroyers clash with Iranian missiles, drones, and fast boats in the Strait, prompting US self‑defence strikes while Trump downplays the exchange but warns further escalation without a deal. …

Headlines. Washington pauses Project Freedom but keeps the Iran port blockade in place, warning the ceasefire remains fragile as talks near a draft framework to end the war. Tehran counters …

In April, a Pirate Action Group carried out a series of attacks on vessels operating close to the Somali coast. The PAG successfully hijacked two commercial vessels and at least …

Headlines. President Trump is briefed on military options against Iran, including major strikes, a potential US seizure of the Strait of Hormuz, or a special‑forces mission targeting Iran’s enriched uranium. …

Headlines. Escalation planning accelerates as CENTCOM prepares to brief Trump on strike options, a potential US seizure of Hormuz, or a special forces mission to secure Iran’s HEU. Trump signals …

Headlines. President Trump has ordered a White House review to prepare for a prolonged U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports. The U.S. rejected Iran’s “Hormuz-first” proposal, insisting nuclear issues be …

Headlines. The War Powers Resolution clock runs toward a 1 May inflection point as US military operations against Iran face a statutory halt without new congressional authorisation, while negotiations unravel …

Introduction: Three Roles, Three Different Obligations The ISPS Code creates three distinct maritime security officer roles — the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO), the Ship Security Officer (SSO, also designated …

Reported: 26 April 2026 Position: Not Confirmed Location: 6 Nautical Miles northeast of Garacad, Somalia Incident Details. UKMTO has issued Warning 046-26 regarding the boarding of a cargo vessel 6nm …

Headlines. The open-ended US–Iran ceasefire continues to hold, but underlying tensions remain unresolved, with the Strait of Hormuz at the center of heightened maritime risk. US naval posture is intensifying …

Headlines. US‑Iran ceasefire formally time‑bounded at 3–5 days with expiry now 25–27 April; Iran files formal UN blockade complaint and brands US naval action an “act of war”, Pezeshkian cites …

Reported: 23 April 2026 Position: Not Confirmed Location: 83nm southeast of Eyl, Somalia Incident Details. UKMTO has issued Warning 044-26 regarding a suspicious approach on a vessel off the coast …

Headlines. It remains unclear to who will arrive in Islamabad for talks, and when they may commence. The ceasefire is due to expire on 22 April. The UAE arrests 27 …

Headlines. Trump labels Hormuz firing a “total ceasefire violation,” sets Islamabad talks for Monday, and warns of strikes on Iranian infrastructure without a deal. Ceasefire clock runs toward 22 April …

Headlines. Trump claims China agreed to halt weapons supplies to Iran in exchange for a permanently open Hormuz. U.S. Treasury sanctions 29 entities tied to Iranian oil smuggling, targeting the …

Headlines. U.S. naval blockade of all Iranian ports active from 13 April (18:00 GST), with no interdictions or boardings reported. Ceasefire formally holding. Pakistan proposes a second round of U.S.–Iran …

Headlines. U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports went live 13 April (18:00 GST) with no intercepts so far. Ceasefire currently holding, with no Iranian strikes recorded. Tehran signals for tighter …

Introduction: Why PFSA Compliance Is Non-Negotiable in 2026 For terminal operators, port managers, and Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs) across the United Kingdom, the Port Facility Security Assessment (PFSA) is …

Introduction: The Foundation of Modern Port Security The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code — universally known as the ISPS Code — is the cornerstone of international maritime security …