The Neptune P2P Group Global Risk and Security Risk Assessment Map Q2 2023 provides a convenient visual display of the current level of Maritime and Land-based security threats in regions and countries around the world. It is designed to be an aid to a company’s global business interests, allowing an instant appraisal of the security situation in their area of operations. Crisis situations can often flare up at short notice which might have repercussions on your business activities and employee welfare, recent global socio-economic pressures may lead to civil unrest and increasing levels of crime in countries not usually associated with such activity.
In Q2 2023 there was an overall increase in maritime security incidents particularly in the littoral waters of the Gulf of Guinea. On land, factional fighting in the north of Libya combined with an increase in people trafficking there has raised the threat level to Very High Risk. In South Africa, the threat level has been Increased to High Risk due to a number of factors such as significant energy security challenges, rolling blackouts which have increased in number and duration (Up to 16 hours per day in some areas), caused by poor management, corruption and sabotage. Additionally, South Africa is increasingly leaning towards Russia, with evidence suggesting the South African government might be supplying weaponry to Russia. This has the potential to isolate South Africa from western partners, as well as significantly increasing internal unrest amongst those elements of society who favour a pro-western approach.
Our security assessment map can assist the travel planning process by raising awareness of the potential threats. The welfare of your employees should be paramount, being informed is an integral part of ensuring their safety. The Neptune P2P security assessment map gives you a heightened understanding of the level of threat and risk is associated with the country you are operating in, allowing you to better prepare your staff for the unpredictability of travelling in some of the more challenging regions of the world.
The location and type of maritime security incidents reported in each quarter by International crime agencies, military organisations and security platforms are also shown, these incidents are reported in more detail in Neptune P2P’s Monthly Incident Report.
