Tag: maritime security

The Norwegian Coastal Administration has raised the maritime security to level 2 for selected port facilities.

While the Indian Ocean piracy ‘High Risk Area’ will be removed on 1 January 2023, regional conflicts, heightened military activity, and increased political tensions continue to pose threats to merchant vessels operating in this geographic area, warns US MARAD.

EMSA published a document to support shipping in the implementation of EU regulation regarding maritime security. The content of this document is intended for the use of all personnel responsible for security in the EU maritime public and private sector.

The NATO Shipping Centre (NSC) informed that drifting mines have been detected and deactivated in the Western Black Sea by coastal nation's authorities.

One CAT4 incident of armed robbery against ships in Asia was reported to ReCAAP ISC.

Thailand signed a contract to buy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to patrol the sea to protect the country’s maritime sovereignty, shipping routes and assist in sea rescue operations.

The European Union (EU) has extended its naval presence in the Gulf of Guinea under the auspices of the Commercial Maritime Presence (CMP) until February 2024.

One CAT 41 incident of armed robbery against ships in Asia was reported to ReCAAP ISC from 6-12 September.

One CAT 3 1 incident of armed robbery against ships in Asia was reported to the ReCAAP ISC.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $1,941,285 in federal grant funding for several projects at Port Canaveral to protect the Port’s critical infrastructure from terrorism and other security threats.