BIMCO seminar seeks to boost international security discussions 28 September 2018 Efforts to reduce piracy in Gulf of Guinea have so far had little effect. The world’s biggest economies are strengthening their military presence in Southeast Asia, and meanwhile, the security situation in the Red Sea off Yemen remain volatile. On 9 October BIMCO will shed light on the international security situation to raise awareness and stimulate discussions. News story Security
BIMCO partner in new maritime security website 28 June 2018 BIMCO has launched a new website with maritime security guidance to companies and mariners together with other international shipping industry organisations. News story Security
Douala, Cameroon - army security for vessels on arrival 19 September 2019 Vessels heading for Douala, Cameroon now will have protection in the form of army security team provided by the port authorities for their safety. News story Security Port security Ports Douala Cameroon
Update on cyber security- webinar now online 29 August 2017 BIMCO’s Aron Sørensen and Phil Tinsley delivered a webinar, hosted by the Nautical Institute discussing cyber security in the maritime industry. Webinar News story Security Cyber security
Strait talking: Security against the backdrop of Grace 1 and Stena Impero 29 August 2019 Join BIMCO's Jakob Larsen, INTERTANKO's Philip Belcher, UK Chamber of Shipping's David Balston, and Tatham Law's Stephen Askins for a candid discussion and clear advice on present and future tanker safety, security and commercial issues in the Straits of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. News story Security Piracy Ports Iran Strait of Hormuz Gulf of Oman
Yemen conflict forces new security recommendations 25 January 2018 In response to the threats arising from the conflict in Yemen, BIMCO, ICS and INTERTANKO have published interim guidance on maritime security in the southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb. Shipowners and operators should be aware of new threat patterns in the area. News story Security Piracy War risks
Concern over security situation in the Red Sea 26 July 2017 BIMCO has received two security advisories which are shared below. News story Security Red Sea
Additional Gulf of Guinea security advice 23 February 2018 As an additional aide to the advice promulgated on 9 February 2018, BIMCO urges all members to note the guidance and advice contained in the following security notice for ships operating in the Gulf of Guinea region. News story Security Piracy Gulf of Guinea
Nigerian navy bans embarked security teams 10 October 2017 BIMCO and INTERTANKO met with Rear Admiral Osondo, Nigerian Navy’s Head of Standards and Transformation who was directed to brief the Nigerian Chief of Naval Staff on issues related to security in Nigerian waters. News story Security Nigeria
Security Advisory for waters off East Sabah and Southern Philippines 23 January 2017 Update to the maritime security situation in the waters off East Sabah and Southern Philippines, in particular, the Sibutu Passage. News story Security Philippines
