In modern maritime operations, attention is often focused on hull protection, navigation systems, and onboard personnel safety. Yet one of the most critical vulnerabilities remains overlooked: the propulsion system. An unprotected outboard engine represents a single...
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported 137 maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents globally in 2025, up from 116 in 2024 and 120 in 2023, highlighting a continued rise in maritime security threats. Of these incidents, guns were reported to have been...
