Monthly Intelligence Report August 2024

This month’s issue of the Monthly Intelligence Report covers incidents that took place between July 1 - 31, 2024, in three focus regions:

• West Africa

• Western Indian Ocean (including the Persian Gulf)

• South East Asia

Focus topic: Escalation in the Middle East?

This month, we are taking a look at the current situation in the Middle East. After the assassinations of senior Hezbollah and Hamas leaders in Beirut and Tehran respectively, there have been renewed fears about an escalation in the region. For maritime operators in particular, the current situation has so far not led to any significant additional security challenges. Nevertheless, it is crucial to carefully monitor the situation to identify potential impacts, notably in the eastern Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf.

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.