Monthly Intelligence Report May 2023

This month’s issue of the Monthly Intelligence Report covers incidents that took place between April 1 - 30, 2023, in three focus regions:

• West Africa

• Western Indian Ocean (including the Persian Gulf)

• South East Asia

Focus topic: The EU’s new maritime security strategy

This month, we are taking a look back at the EU’s recently updated maritime security strategy. For the private sector in particular, the focus on the protection of critical maritime infrastructure and the potential impact of hybrid threats are important to note. In the medium to long term, these aims are likely to have significant impacts on infrastructure developments which are often financed and operated by the private sector.

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.