Tag: maritime security

In response to the persistent attacks by Houthis in the Red Sea area, international organizations with significant influence are actively seeking solutions on multiple fronts. 

The Information Fusion Centre (IFC) has released its annual report in which it highlights that a total of 117 theft, robbery and piracy at sea (TRAPS) incidents in the IFC’s Area of Interest (AOI) were recorded in 2023.

Crisis responders from Sailors' Society are currently seeking financial support for their efforts in assisting seafarers affected by the Red Sea conflict.

Industry associations BIMCO, ICS, CLIA, IMCA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and OCIMF have revised the security guidance applicable to navigating in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Two incidents of armed robbery against ships (one CAT 4 and one attempted incident) in Asia were reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 30th January - 5th February 2024.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, has shared the Organization’s plans and focus areas for the next four years, with the aim of ensuring safer, more secure and environmentally friendly shipping. 

According to Bloomberg, there is an opening of commercial trade routes through land in the Middle East due to the situation in the Red Sea.

According to Reuters, on January 31, Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for targeting an American merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden, following their missile attack on the U.S. Navy destroyer Gravely.

The Britannia P&I Club issued a circular which describes the arrangements which have been made, in order to provide a special cover for war and terrorism risks and cover in respect of biological and bio-chemical weapons for the 2024 policy year. 

Two incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships (one CAT 1 and one CAT 4) in Asia were reported to ReCAAP ISC, between 23rd and 29th January 2024.