Latest News

Maritime threat analysis and intelligence from Black Pearl

Stay Informed

News & Intelligence

Black Pearl Maritime Security publishes regular intelligence and analysis to help vessel owners, operators and crews understand the evolving threat picture in the world's high-risk areas. Explore our publications below.

News Archive

Latest Posts

Black Pearl News · August 17, 2015

Cyber Security Workshop – London International Shipping Week

Come and join us at the Cyber Security Workshop which will be held on Wednesday 9th September as part of the London International Shipping Week.

Read more
Black Pearl News · August 14, 2015

“Maritime Cyprus 2015” Conference Limassol

The “Maritime Cyprus” Conference will take place on 13th September 2015. If you would like to meet a member of the Black Pearl team during this event please get in touch.

Read more
Black Pearl News · May 21, 2014

CSO Alliance: Security Through Community

CSO Alliance is a new online community built by CSOs, for CSOs — sharing ideas, information and delivering a co-ordinated approach to the fight against organised crime at sea.

Read more
Piracy Report · April 13, 2014

UKMTO Report for March-April 2014

The UKMTO has issued a series of reports from the Strait of Hormuz covering several incidents including a vessel being fired on by unknown assailants.

Read more
Black Pearl News · March 26, 2014

SCEG Recognise Companies Awarded With ISO28007

Black Pearl are delighted to be recognised by SCEG as one of the very few maritime security providers awarded with the ISO 28007 certification.

Read more
Black Pearl News · February 27, 2014

3-Year Business Anniversary

We are delighted to have reached another milestone in the life of Black Pearl by reaching our 3-year business anniversary.

Read more
Black Pearl News · January 28, 2014

ISO/PAS 28007:2012 Certification

Friday 24th January is a date that we will always remember — the day we received official confirmation that we are one of a very few select organisations who have successfully achieved ISO/PAS 28007:2012 certification.

Read more
Black Pearl News · December 17, 2013

Christmas Wishes

As 2013 comes to an end we feel it only right to thank our clients, suppliers and supporters for making this another rewarding and thoroughly enjoyable year.

Read more
Black Pearl News · November 4, 2013

Another Tick In The Compliance Box

The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills of the UK Government recently visited Black Pearl to undertake an Export Control Audit on all of our weaponry — with highly successful results.

Read more
Black Pearl News · October 25, 2013

Black Pearl CEO Talks to BBC

With the launch of the movie Captain Phillips, BBC Wiltshire contacted us to learn about the reasons we established Black Pearl and what it is like to work within this challenging industry.

Read more
Piracy Report · October 21, 2013

Suspected Pirates Caught In Joint Naval Operation

A counter-piracy task force commanded by a Royal Navy officer has caught a group of Somalis believed responsible for two attacks in the Indian Ocean.

Read more
Piracy Report · September 4, 2013

Suez Canal / Egypt Situation

A terrorist staged an unsuccessful attack on a container ship passing through the Suez Canal in an attempt to disrupt the flow of ships through the waterway.

Read more
Our Publications

Newsletter & Statistics

BP Compass maritime threat analysis newsletter

Newsletter — BP Compass

BP Compass is our maritime threat-analysis newsletter, providing regular situational awareness on piracy, armed robbery and emerging risks across global shipping routes.

Read more
Vessel transiting a high-risk maritime area

Piracy Statistics

Our regularly updated summary of reported piracy and armed-robbery incidents worldwide, drawn from authoritative maritime reporting sources.

Read more

Need a Threat Assessment for Your Route?

Our analysts can provide a tailored risk briefing for your vessel and intended transit. Get in touch.

Contact Our Team