INSIGHT TÉTHYS NAVAL
EDITORIAL 01
21 January 2025
The Téthys Naval Newsletter will provide you with regular insights into our work and expertise. As specialists in our field, it is important for us to highlight our activities, efforts and skills to support you in all business decisions that are out of the ordinary. This newsletter also serves as your reminder of our expertise as an external resource.
In this first edition, we explain the Blue Security initiative, launched in 2024, and its core in contrast to maritime security. We explore the unexpected dimension of autonomous aquafarming in the context of BlueTech, and discuss the challenges the private sector encounters in navigating crime response processes under ocean governance and justice. We delve into the role of societal awareness in river operations as part of BlueEconomy and elaborate on the significance of business intelligence for BlueInvest and destination development – always with areas of application for expertise.
Three weeks into the new year, our dedication to maritime security, ocean governance, and human rights remains steadfast. We view societal issues through a comprehensive maritime lens, engaging stakeholders through our BlueSecurity initiative. We appreciate that this holistic concept of governance, economics, security and human rights is backed by solid links across a wide range of stakeholders, including the insurance market, financial institutions, logistics and shipping companies, government agencies, military forces, think tanks and academia.
As we look to the future, the implementation of resilience, capacity, and capability will be essential in addressing the impacts of climate change, evolving social and political trends, and shifting consumption patterns. We will continue supporting stakeholders in BlueInvest, BlueEconomy, and BlueTech, while promoting rule-of-law practices at sea. BlueSecurity represents Justice at Sea, where the private sector plays a key role, as maritime realities demand action. Over the past year, we’ve made significant strides in this area and look forward to driving more attention to this critical cause.
In the outlook section of our newsletter, be sure to mark your calendar for two key events: The Second Annual European Blue Economy Conference in Brussels on 4 February and the BlueRights Opening Conference in London on 24 January 2025. We will be attending both and look forward to engaging in meaningful interactions and exchanges with fellow ocean stakeholders.
Thank you for being part of this essential dialogue. We look forward to sharing our next edition on 4 March 2025 and hope that you will continue to subscribe to insights into our work and expertise.
Wishing you an enjoyable read.
Best regards.
Philippe Hermes and the team of Téthys Naval
SPOTLIGHT 01
A Word about Blue Security
BlueSecurity embodies security dimensions and impacts by combining societal, safety, environmental, justice and protection dimensions within a framework of governance and rule of law, serving a sustainable and equitable implementation for BlueInvest, BlueEconomy or BlueTech.
A brief description of this new approach, with a depicted Lotus flower.
The Unexpected Dimension of Autonomous Aquafarming
A recent industry newsletter covered an exciting story: China has introduced an autonomous offshore aqua farm in the resource-rich South China Sea.
A review of environmental protection, marine conservation, and food security of this recent discovery of innovative BlueTech.
HIGHLIGHT 01
The Ocean Governance and Justice Snag
A discussion about relying solely on governmental law enforcement at sea and the pivotal role of the private sector in addressing obstacles related to ocean governance and justice. Shared responsibility is essential for ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law aboard ships.
Societal Awareness in River Operations – need to have?
An analysis of concerns associated to inland waterways, commonly reduced to navigational or environmental nature. Cruise operators, freight forwarders and insurance companies, however, should include a further layer of operational consideration and broader strategic observation in their river activities.
The Significance of Destination Intelligence
A description of niche expertise and understanding the investment environment: Destination Intelligence has proven its value in support of investors, business developers, and cruise planners through all phases of investment – from planning through execution to crisis management.