TOPICS/ISSUES
Maritime Security
Includes key issues relating to:
Latest on Maritime Security
Casualties sustained in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden attacks
Attacks by Houthi forces have continued upon merchant shipping in the region, with multiple ships being hit and casualties sustained.... MORE
Outcome of IMO NCSR 11
The 11th session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO’s) Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) met between 4-14... MORE
Red Sea/Gulf of Aden: Military issues threat assessment
The latest Industry Releasable Threat Assessment (IRTA) has been issued by the EU Naval force (EUNAVFOR) and the US-led Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).... MORE
Military industry conference held in Madrid
On 30 May 2024, the fifteenth Industry Strategic Meeting met in Madrid to focus on the Maritime Security Dialogue. It... MORE
Red Sea and Indian Ocean update
Attacks on ships by Houthis and Somalian based pirates have continued with little respite. The pirate attack on the Basilisk... MORE
Key Resources
Industry launches Best Management Practices for West Africa
Shipping organisations, supported by government and military agencies, have worked together to produce guidelines that will help mariners detect, deter... MORE
Gulf of Guinea security
Following a series of mass kidnappings leading to the deaths of several seafarers, INTERTANKO Members are asked to raise concern... MORE
BMP5, Global Counter Piracy and other industry guidance available now
Printed copies of BMP5: Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security in the Red Sea, Gulf of... MORE