Monthly Intelligence Report November 2025

This month’s issue of the Monthly Intelligence Report covers incidents that took place between October 1 - 31, 2025, in three focus regions:

• West Africa

• Western Indian Ocean (including the Persian Gulf)

• South East Asia

Focus topic: Changing security challenges for maritime insurers

This month, we are taking a look at the changing nature of risk management in the maritime insurance industry and the implications for ship owners and operators. Piracy, cyberattacks, geopolitical turbulence and increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics have forced companies to rethink their traditional approaches to safeguarding ships, crews and cargoes as well as their contingency plans to ensure business continuity in general.

In addition, the report provides a brief update on the maritime implications of the war in Ukraine.

This month's risk and threat assessment

In the report's assessment, the main incidents are put into a broader context to highlight current threat levels and potential changes for maritime operations. Moreover, the report includes forecasts that cover the main concerns in the coming weeks.