Monthly Intelligence Report August 2023

This month’s issue of the Monthly Intelligence Report covers incidents that took place between July 1 - 31, 2023, in three focus regions:

• West Africa

• Western Indian Ocean (including the Persian Gulf)

• South East Asia

Focus topic: Maritime threats in South East Asia

Boardings in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore have become an increasing concern for the shipping industry in recent years. While violent attacks are rare, the situation should be closely monitored due to the potential for more serious incidents. Other parts of South East Asia are less affected by boardings of merchant ships yet various types of maritime threats are prevalent across the region.

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.