Tag: maritime security

The EU Naval Force flagship, HNLMS Johan de Witt, hosted a discussion forum with representatives from the Somaliland Authorities

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre has issued its Quarterly Report

A table top exercise on maritime security has taken place in Nouakchott, Mauritania run by IMO

Europol report highlights key crime trends

BIMCO analysis on the critical issues of the shipping industy

AGCS issued an infographic highlighting piracy around the world for the year 2014

New report by Allianz unveils all trends and developments in shipping losses and safety during 2015 Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) issued an annual review of trends and developments in shipping losses and safety, entitled as 'Safety and Shipping Review 2015'. This review focuses on key developments in maritime safety and analyzes shipping losses (of over 100 gross tons) during the 12 months prior to December 31, 2014. It follows the Safety and Shipping Review 2014, available hereHighlights75 large ships lost worldwide in 2014, down by a third year-on-yearSouth China and South East Asian waters top loss hotspotsIncreasing size of container ships and floating offshore facilities could cause larger losses exceeding $1 billionCyber risks a growing concern in shipping sector, particularly around e-navigationCrewing levels, Arctic shipping, the increase in human trafficking by sea and further geopolitical uncertainty create new industry risksShipping losses continued their long-term downward trend with 75 reported worldwide in 2014, making it the safest year in shipping for 10 years, according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE's (AGCS) third annual Safety and Shipping Review 2015, which analyzes reported shipping losses of over 100 gross tons.SafetyLosses declined by 32% compared with the previous year and were ...

The MTSA has mandated that the USCG evaluate the effectiveness of anti-terrorism measures in foreign ports

Security situation in Yemen has deteriorated - coalition air strikes led by Saudi Arabia The Standard P&I Club has issued an alert regarding the current security situation in Yemen.The Club informs that the security situation in Yemen has deteriorated, with coalition air strikes led by Saudi Arabia taking place in a number of areas.According to local correspondents, the Port of Aden is now closed and the situation locally is increasingly volatile. The Club has been informed that the ports of Hodeidah and Saleef are operating, however, operators considering trading to the region should exercise extreme caution. The club strongly recommends that members liaise closely with local agents and port and flag state authorities before calling at Yemeni ports. We suggest that members also notify their hull and machinery underwriters and war risks providers. Operators should comply with the most recent version of Best Management Practices when transitting the region's waters.Also read the following articles regarding the situation in YemenReuters -Yemen war clouds raise dangers for top oil shipping routeSkuld P&I Club -Yemen: Urgent updateSource: The Standard P&I Club

Nigeria approves the use of Lagos Secure Anchorage Area