This month’s issue of the Monthly Intelligence Report covers incidents that took place between December 1 - 31, 2022, in three focus regions:

• West Africa

• Western Indian Ocean (including the Persian Gulf)

• South East Asia

Focus topic: Maritime threats in 2023

This month, we are taking a look back at important maritime security incident and trends in 2022. In addition, we are looking at likely developments over the next 12 months which may be relevant for maritime operators.

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.