Dryad Global
A London-based maritime security intelligence firm that monitors threats to shipping and publishes regional risk assessments and briefs.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Company (private)
- Also known as
- Channel 16 (content brand); Verihelm (platform branding seen)
- Flagship output
- Maritime Intelligence Brief (latest: 9 March 2026)
- Category
- Risk event data & monitoring
- Also covers
- Security & corporate risk
- Tier
- Tier 3: Specialist maritime security intelligence boutique with regular public briefs and threat levels.
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Coverage
- Global maritime security: piracy, conflict zones, sanctions, port and regional threat levels.
- Public access
- Freemium
- Latest activity seen
- 9 Mar 2026
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
AI-drafted, analyst-reviewed assessments built on incident feeds from UKMTO, ReCAAP, MDAT-GoG, IMO and national authorities.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Intelligence Brief | Daily/weekly briefing | Weekly | 9 March 2026 | 9 Mar 2026 | Read report |
| Regional threat intelligence (THREATCON) | Ratings | Continuous | Read report |
Latest findings
No public risk calls to summarise.
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Questions about Dryad Global
What is Dryad Global?
A London-based maritime security intelligence firm that monitors threats to shipping and publishes regional risk assessments and briefs.
How does Dryad Global produce its intelligence?
AI-drafted, analyst-reviewed assessments built on incident feeds from UKMTO, ReCAAP, MDAT-GoG, IMO and national authorities.
Where is Dryad Global based?
Dryad Global is based in London, United Kingdom.
What does Dryad Global cover?
Its work covers conflict & security, trade & supply chains, terrorism & crime, with a focus on Global.
Profile compiled by the 311 Strategic Intelligence Unit from public sources. Last checked 21 Oct 2026. Listing is not a ranking or an endorsement. Evidence source. Is this your organisation? Request a correction.