Cyber security guidance 07 December 2018 Ships and Shipping are vulnerable to cyber attacks so our industry have joined forces and developed Guidelines on Cyber Security onboard Ships based on the following high level principles. Advice Security Cyber security
Cyber-security - The case for hardened defences 13 July 2015 Nobody, from the individual with an inexpensive laptop to those overseeing sophisticated business systems, can be unaware of the need for cyber security. Information Cyber security Security
US Importer Security Filing (formerly known as "10+2") 07 March 2016 The Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements interim final rule requires maritime cargo carriers and importers to submit additional data to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before vessels are permitted entry into the US. Information Security Cargo security USA
GUARDCON 20 September 2016 GUARDCON is an agreement for the hire of the services of private maritime security guards on ships – either armed or unarmed. The latest edition of this contract is GUARDCON, issued in 2012. Copyright in GUARDCON is held by BIMCO. Contract GUARDCON Security Piracy SmartCon
Cyber security survey shows more action is needed in the industry 18 October 2018 The result of a cyber security survey launched by BIMCO, Fairplay and ABS Advanced Solutions shows that while the number of cyber related attacks within the last 12 months has declined; protective measures, training and awareness need to improve. Press release Priority news Security Cyber security
Safety at Sea and BIMCO publish cyber security white paper 16 September 2019 Safety at Sea and BIMCO have published a white paper containing advice based on results and findings from Cyber Security Surveys produced over the last four years, as well as on feedback and knowledge from experts at roundtable events. News story Priority news Security Cyber security
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. Press release Priority news Security Piracy War risks Yemen, Republic of
BIMCO appoints new Head of Maritime Security 09 May 2018 BIMCO has appointed Jakob P. Larsen as Head of Maritime Security. He has a broad maritime experience from both the private and public sector – and always with a large security component. Press release Priority news Security
New Cyber Security Clause from BIMCO now available 31 May 2019 A new standard Cyber Security Clause requiring the parties to implement cyber security procedures and systems to help reduce the risk of an incident, is now available from the BIMCO website. Priority news News story Clause Security Cyber security
Mr Giles Noakes, Head of Maritime Security at BIMCO 11 May 2017 It is with great sadness that BIMCO announces the unexpected death of its Head of Maritime Security, Mr Giles Noakes on Wednesday 10 May. Press release Priority news Security
