Navigating the Rising Threat: The Increase Threat to Merchant Shipping calling Russian Oil Hubs

Welcome to the Shoreline Maritime Risk Podcast. I’m your host, Captain Thomas Brown, Managing Partner of Insurance at ShorelineHudson. Today, I’m joined by Joshua Hutchinson, Managing Director of Intelligence and Risk at Ambrey, the UK’s leading maritime security firm.

Ambrey specializes in intelligence-led risk management for shipping, oil and gas, and offshore industries, providing security escorts, armed protection, and operational risk solutions. Joshua brings extensive expertise in maritime security, having led major evacuation and emergency response operations.

In this episode, we’ll discuss the rising security threats to merchant shipping, Ambrey’s latest threat assessment, and what shipowners need to know to protect their vessels. Let’s dive in.

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About the contributors

Navigating the Rising Threat: The Increase Threat to Merchant Shipping calling Russian Oil Hubs

Joshua Hutchinson

A former Royal Marine Commando, Joshua Hutchinson transitioned to the Ministry of Defence as a civilian in 2013 to oversee government technology and communications strategies. Since 2014, Joshua has been working in the maritime industry as a vessel owner and operator, and more recently, he has focused on maritime risk, helping to lead Ambrey’s risk strategy as the Managing Director of Risk Analytics and Loss Prevention. During that time, Joshua has been privileged to lead some of the world’s largest maritime evacuations and emergency response operations.

 

Main Website : https://ambrey.com/

Maritime Intelligence Insights : https://ambrey.com/insights-hub/