Security risk and threat webinars
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WEBINAR SERIES:
2022 a year in review:
Piracy incidents in decline and a new threat landscape emerging
Through this new webinar series, our analysts will offer a global threat overview based on the 2022 annual incident figures, while providing an outlook of what lies ahead for maritime operators.
In the first webinar, Dr. Dirk Siebels and Thomas Timlen will discuss statistics on global maritime security challenges, while highlighting the underlying trends. Further, Hans-Kristian Pedersen and Ian Wilkinson will look at the maritime implications of the war in Ukraine, alongside the current situation and a look ahead. The review of the previous year will then be facilitated by David Friesem and Dr. Dirk Siebels, along with a discussion on the removal of the High Risk Area in the Indian Ocean.
The series then pans to an analysis of the European supply chain incidents, where Steve Bacot and Kristian Bischoff will look at trends, emerging threats and lessons learned in 2022. Following that, our partner Geollect will join Dr. Dirk Siebels for a dialogue on hybrid threats and how to improve security for subsea infrastructure; while the final webinar with Kais Makhlouf and Louis Borer will look at the broader Middle East, analysing the most important developments and identifying key topics.
What do you get?
When you sign up for our webinars, you will receive calendar invites with all the login details, and reminders the day before and 15 min. before start. The webinars include Q&As with our specialists and you will receive a direct link to a recording of the webinar including the Q&A shortly after the webinar has finished. If you have more questions, simply hit reply on the email and our specialists will provide an answer.
Iran’s tanker seizures
What are the implications for merchant ships in the Persian Gulf?
Seizures of tankers by Iranian forces have made headlines on several occasions in recent years. The two recent incidents involving the ADVANTAGE SWEET and the NIOVI have once again highlighted Iran’s willingness to seize vessels to advance its interests, but also raised questions as to its motivations.
In this webinar, we will be looking at the current and longer-term implications for merchant vessel operations in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, highlighting that the situation remains highly volatile and must be closely monitored.
Speakers:
Kais Makhlouf, MENA analyst
Dr. Guy Wilson-Roberts, Head of Intelligence Analysis
Host:
Dr. Dirk Siebels, Senior Analyst
The broader Middle East in 2022
What are the implications for the future?
From the maritime deal between Israel and Lebanon to an Iran-linked drone attack in the Indian Ocean: various events in 2022 will have longer-term implications for the Eastern Med, the Red Sea or the Persian Gulf. We look back at the most important developments and identify key topics that should be monitored in the coming weeks and months.
Speakers:
Kais Makhlouf, MENA analyst
Louis Borer, Senior analyst
Host:
Jim Pascoe, Chief Commercial Officer
Hybrid threats, hidden targets
How can we improve security for subsea infrastructure?
For this webinar, we're joined by our partner Geollect, a leader in geospatial intelligence technologies. We will look at the increasing importance of offshore developments – from oil fields to wind farms – and the technology to monitor the related subsea infrastructure. Employing such tools can minimise both safety and security threats, keeping operations going and reducing costs for maintenance, repairs and insurance.
Speakers:
Richard Gwilliam, COO, Geollect
Dr. Dirk Siebels, Senior analyst, Risk Intelligence
Host:
Jim Pascoe, Chief Commercial Officer
European incident analysis 2022
What are the trends, emerging threats and lessons learned from last year’s incidents against the supply chain?
Cargo theft throughout Europe remained an ever-present threat during 2022 as the supply chain got back in gear post Covid-19. The general threat of cargo theft, predominantly at unsecured parking areas (especially at night) remains and is no surprise to most. There are interesting statistics, trends and insights that we can glean from the mass of cargo theft incidents. There was also a significant rise in activism/protest incidents including blockades of logistics routes and commercial facilities. Violent robberies and hijackings took place in existing and emerging hotspots. Fuel siphoning incidents are widespread, both against trucks parked in non-secure areas and at facilities.
Join us for a discussion on last year’s incidents where we dig into the data to provide new insights and what this means for manufacturers and logistics providers operating in Europe.
Speakers:
Steve Bacot, LandRisk Manager
Marius Merz, Junior analyst
Host:
Jim Pascoe, Chief Commercial Officer
The end of the Indian Ocean’s High Risk Area
How does the removal affect maritime traffic in the region?
After several years without any attacks by Somali pirates, the High Risk Area in the Indian Ocean was officially removed in January. Maritime operators, however, are still facing various threats and risks in the western Indian Ocean with ongoing concerns over regional stability and the role of various militant groups. In this webinar, we highlight the major concerns and show how we can assist in assessing threats and the resulting risks.
Speakers:
David Friesem, Head of Advisory Services
Dirk Siebels, Senior analyst
Host:
Jim Pascoe, Chief Commercial Officer
Maritime implications of the war in Ukraine
Which threats are relevant in the Black Sea region?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February was arguably the most headline-grabbing event in 2022. The war continues to have important maritime implications, including the Black Sea Grain Initiative which has been vital for exports of foodstuffs from Ukraine. Based on developments throughout 2022, our analysts will give an overview of the current situation and look ahead and highlight key trends to follow closely over the next months.
Speakers:
Hans-Kristian Pedersen, Mediterranean and Black Sea analyst
Ian Wilkinson, PortRisk Manager
Host:
Jim Pascoe, Chief Commercial Officer
Maritime security: The year 2022 in review
What were the most important annual figures and underlying trends?
In this webinar, we look at our annual figures for 2022 to highlight maritime security challenges in different regions worldwide. There have been some interesting trends, with reduced numbers of incidents in traditional threat areas, but emerging security threats in others and the war in Ukraine providing new maritime challenges. Our analysts add valuable background, helping maritime professionals to get a clearer picture. This webinar will also set the scene for the more focused presentations upcoming in the series.
Speakers:
Dr. Dirk Siebels, Senior analyst and MaRisk Manager
Thomas Timlen, South-east Asia analyst
Host:
Jim Pascoe, Chief Commercial Officer