Maritime security industry accused of ‘complete failure’ in lead-up to Iran war
- Advisories in the run-up to February 28 called Hormuz closure unlikely
- Askins questions growing reliance on risk assessments by private companies
- Security companies argue US attacks were unprecedented, and it’s ultimately up to the shipowner to make the call
Shipping lawyer Stephen Askins says maritime security companies failed to adequately warn companies of the Iran war in February, asking whether better intelligence could have meant fewer seafarers stranded in the Middle East Gulf
