Reindustrialization at Risk PART I: Shipyards and Ports under the 2025 National Security Strategy

The White House’s 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) is blunt about the stakes for the United States. America’s economic strength, industrial resilience, and national security are now understood as inseparable. The document […]
Integrating Autonomy and Expertise: The Next Phase of Maritime Security

Naval innovation is accelerating at a pace not seen in decades. Between the Department of the Navy’s Science and Technology Board reshaping research investments and the Navy unveiling visions of […]
Setting the Gold Standard for the Future of Maritime Security

The Waterfront Is Changing The American waterfront is never still. Shipyards hum with maintenance activity, ports move cargo around the clock, and security vessels patrol the channels to keep commerce […]
Beyond the Hype: Real-World Testing and the Future of Maritime Autonomy

Six Maritime patrol craft securing a U.S. Navy vessel (left) contrasted with a futuristic unmanned surface vessel concept (right). The image reflects the balance between proven operational experience and the […]
Rethinking Mahan in the Age of Autonomy: Sea Power, Trade, and the Future of American Maritime Strength

For decades, Alfred Thayer Mahan has been simplistically remembered as the prophet of battleship supremacy—an advocate of grand fleets and decisive naval engagements. But thanks to historian Nicholas A. Lambert’s […]
The Role of Private Security in Protecting U.S. Naval Vessels

How Private Security Teams Safeguard Naval Assets in Shipyards and at Sea Protecting U.S. naval vessels is a mission that extends beyond the Navy itself. While military personnel provide security […]
10 Essential First Aid Items for Mariners

When you’re out at sea, medical assistance is not just minutes away—it could take hours or even longer to reach professional care. That’s why a well-stocked maritime first aid kit […]
Unlocking Knowledge Anywhere: Six Maritime Launches Online Learning for Security and Maritime Professionals

The maritime and security industries demand constant vigilance, skill, and readiness. At Six Maritime, we’ve always prioritized top-tier training and development for our personnel and clients. Today, we’re excited to […]
5 Things to Look for When Vetting a Maritime Security Provider

Why Proper Vetting Matters Maritime security is a specialized field where experience, training, and operational capability directly impact safety. Unfortunately, many companies claim they can perform this work but take […]
The Rising Importance of Port Security in a Globalized World

In today’s interconnected world, ports are the backbone of global trade, enabling the movement of goods, energy, and essential resources across international waters. They are critical hubs that drive economic […]