Tackling maritime security threats one webinar at a time
Geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea have intensified the multitude and magnitude of maritime attacks...
Tackling maritime security threats one webinar at a time
Geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea have intensified the multitude and magnitude of maritime attacks in the region. Incidents like the hijacking of Galaxy Leader in November 2023 and the attacks on Tutor, Verbena, Sounion, and True Confidence have led to casualties and serious vessel damage. These events, coupled with the ongoing piracy threats in the Gulf of Guinea, have raised significant concerns among maritime professionals and highlighted the urgent need for enhanced security measures to safeguard safety of crew and maritime assets. In light of this, the Anglo-Eastern Global Security Desk hosted a webinar this September to better prepare our crew for the challenges they may face in navigating these high risks areas. The webinar, joined by around 400 Anglo-Eastern seafarers, featured Swapnodeep Mondal, Group Director of Operations and Sameer Sablok, Head of Global Security Desk as in-house panellists, together with Jakob Larsen, Head of Safety & Security at BIMCO as guest speaker. During the webinar, the speakers shared their insights on the current geopolitical situation and the emerging risks around the Red Sea and the Gulf of Guinea. At the centre of the discussion was the ongoing threats posed by Houthi forces and piracy acts targeting merchant ships
