Global Maritime Security Report: 4 November
4 Nov, 2026
This week’s ATL Global Maritime Security Report, prepared with MS Risk, brings that question into sharp focus. The reported sinking of the container ship CONTSHIP JET following a drone attack off Bulgaria illustrates how the threat to commercial shipping extends beyond the immediate areas of hostilities. All 18 crewmembers were safely evacuated, but the incident challenges assumptions about where exposure begins and ends.
The report records nine incidents across the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman during the reporting period. Further projectile strikes, vessel fires and the death of a seafarer underline the human consequences of continued disruption along this critical trading route. Meanwhile, the reported hijacking of the fishing vessel AZINI off Somalia reinforces concerns about piracy and the potential use of captured vessels to support attacks further offshore.
For owners and operators, these developments demand more than awareness of recognised hotspots. They require a fresh assessment of each voyage, the assumptions behind the chosen route and the arrangements in place if conditions deteriorate.
The team at ATL helps clients understand how changing trading exposures affect their insurance arrangements, reviewing relevant cover and notification requirements as plans evolve. Protecting crews and maintaining commercial resilience depend on informed decisions before a vessel sails, and the ability to respond as circumstances change.
Please download this week’s report below. To discuss the implications for your operations or insurance arrangements, contact the ATL team.
Please download this week’s report below. To discuss the implications for your operations or insurance arrangements, contact the ATL team.
Iñaki Bandres
CEO
