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. …
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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 …
Resilience as a Competitive Advantage: Insights from Inc. Arabia Christopher Long was featured in Inc. Arabia, where he highlights resilience as a key competitive advantage, urging businesses to adopt proactive, …
The Neptune P2P Group, recently appointed by the Government of Gabon to provide armed SEV support for vessels operating within the Gabonese EEZ through its operational entity Gabon Maritime Security …
Headlines. Islamabad talks end after 21 hours with no agreement, effectively stalling the broader negotiation track. Trump signalled indifference to a deal and pointed to naval blockade leverage, while the …
Headlines: Lebanon ceasefire remains the critical fault line in US–Iran talks, with Tehran’s core conditions unmet and negotiations constrained by a fragmented Iranian delegation and indirect engagement format. While Washington …
Headlines: Fragile ceasefire holds, notwithstanding Israel attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Iranian retaliatory attacks against Kuwait and KSA. IRGC closed the Strait of Hormuz, again, also placing a huge …
Headlines: US and Iran agree to a two-week “Islamabad Accords” ceasefire; direct US-Iran talks scheduled in Islamabad on 11 April; Gulf and Arab states, Iraq, and the UN Secretary-General welcome …
“The system can absorb partial disruption, but it cannot fully replicate the scale and efficiency of these chokepoints.” — Chris Long, Head of Intelligence, Neptune P2P Group, quoted in Forbes …
The number of ships transiting the Arabian Gulf region fell sharply as Iranian drone and missile strikes against commercial shipping effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. Only ships with connections …
Headlines. Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; IRGC reportedly launches waves 93 to 95 of Operation True Promise 4; F-15E weapons systems officer …
Chris Long – Head of Intelligence and Compliance shared sharp insights into shipping security and the growing impact of regional escalation on global logistics on Dubai Eye 103.8’s Business Breakfast …
Introduction: A Decision That Affects Every Voyage For fleet operators and ship managers in Japan, the question of whether to deploy armed or unarmed maritime security guards is one of …
Introduction: Why 2026 Is a Defining Year for Maritime Security The global maritime sector is navigating one of its most complex security environments in over a decade. The convergence of …
Headlines. US–Israel strikes continue to intensify, targeting Iranian ballistic missile facilities as Pakistan-led pre-talks advance and possible US–Iran negotiations loom this week, with a 1200 Tehran strike deadline adding urgency. …
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Headlines. Directs talks expected ‘soon’; Turkish FM announces FM level consultations this weekend; Several US service personnel injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base near Riyadh; Iranian energy …
Headlines. Diplomatic breakthrough expected within 48hrs as Islamabad summit looms — yet IAF and IRGC strikes intensify across the region. Hormuz near-paralysed at 4 vessel crossings vs. 138/day avg — …
Headlines. President Trump pauses power plant strikes for five days citing talks; Iran denied all contact and maintains Hormuz closure. Iran formally threatened to mine the entire Persian Gulf and …
Headlines. President Trump’s Strait of Hormuz ultimatum expires at 2344 GMT this evening; Iran responds with threats of energy related attacks across the GCC if the US attacks its energy …
Headlines. Iran fires an IRBM at UK/US Base in Diago Garcia; Saudi Arabia intercepts 51 drones during an overnight assault; vessel in UAE Territorial Waters reports a proximity explosion. For …
Headlines: Energy industry related attacks continue – overnight 19/20 March, Iran attacked facilities in Qatar (Ras Laffan again), Saudi Arabia (SAMREF), and Israel (BAZAN); Brent oil prices near $120 a …
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Headlines: IDF strikes eliminate the most senior Iranian leadership since the Supreme Leader was killed on 28 February; Kuwait foils an alleged Hezbollah attack plot – 16 arrests; Iranian projectile …
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are impacting more than energy supply — 168 superyachts in the Persian Gulf now face heightened operational risk. As Chris Farrell, Commercial Director of …
Rising tensions in the Gulf are driving a sharp recalibration of maritime risk, with the Strait of Hormuz now the world’s most expensive waterway. As highlighted by Euronews, war-risk premiums …
Headlines: Dubai and Baghdad Airports struck; Iran ups its PSYOPS and attempted influence of GCC populations – ‘ordering’ residents to move from popular Dubai and Doha, Qatar estates, and naming …
Headlines: Iranian targeting – 48% of missiles are aimed at the UAE, next highest volume towards Kuwait and Bahrain. Only 12.8% at Israel; US redeploys 31st MEU from Japan; French …
Neptune P2P Group has launched a new Interactive Maritime Incident Tracker covering the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman. The tracker provides a visual overview of maritime …
Headlines: UNSC Resolution (13/0 – China/Russia abstain) condemns Iran attacks on Gulf states and demands immediate halt; Mass overnight cyber-attack against US interests (GCC cyberattacks have tripled since the conflict …
Headlines: US and Irael continue relentless attacks on Iran; Iran’s pace slows but continues to target Gulf states; Hezbollah deploys cluster munitions against Israel; and an 8th US service person …
With more than 80% of global trade moving by sea, maritime security isn’t just a naval issue — it’s an economic and energy imperative. As Christopher Long highlights in The …
Headlines: Iran President apologies to neighbouring Gulf States and will only attack those that attack Iran while attacks against Gulf State CNI, particularly UAE, KSA, Qatar, Bahrain and Iraq continue …
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