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Weekly piracy reports and analysis
Read the latest digest of maritime security incidents and the weather forecast for piracy threat areas for the week to come.
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Weekly piracy reports and analysis
Read the latest digest of maritime security incidents and the weather forecast for piracy threat areas for the week to come.
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Security Guidance on Diverting Around the Cape of Good Hope to Avoid Suez
The ongoing blockage of the Suez Canal has resulted in ships diverting south to transit around the Cape of Good Hope, potentially taking them through the High Risk Area. It is noted that whilst the threat of Somalia-based piracy is currently suppressed through a combination of military operations, application of BMP 5 and the presence of armed guards, an increase in maritime traffic through the area may present opportunities for Somali Pirate Groups to attack shipping. The consequences of not adopting effective security measures can be severe.
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Weekly piracy reports and analysis
Read the latest digest of maritime security incidents and the weather forecast for piracy threat areas for the week to come.
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Cyber compliance in the crosshairs
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) latest resolution offers a much-needed path to help prepare for cyber attacks, which are seen as increasingly likely in this digital age. Since January, shipowners and operators have been obliged to assess and prepare for cyber threats to comply with the new resolution.
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Related publications
Shipmaster's Security Manual 2019
The BIMCO Shipmaster’s Security Manual is dedicated to helping members protect their crews, ships, operations and ultimately their businesses, against the...
Cyber Security Workbook for On Board Ship Use
A practical workbook on identifying cyber risks and how to respond in case of a cyber attack.
The Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships
Ships and shipping are vulnerable to cyber attacks so the industry joined forces and developed Guidelines on Cyber Security onboard Ships based on high-level pr...
