Tag: security measures

Brazmar issued an update on recent developments on drug smuggling operations targeting vessels in Brazil in the North and Northeast.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) issued a new advisory to inform about the ship security measures in effect due to the geopolitial conflict in Syria.

All persons employed or engaged in any capacity on board a ship required to comply with the ISPS Code shall receive security familiarization training from the Ship Security Officer (SSO) or an equally qualified individual before being assigned any shipboard duties.

The satellite-mounted detector, called AIRIS consists of an Earth-observation camera and an AI-equipped data processor. 

Ukraine has officially requested the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to send a monitoring mission to its southern ports in the Odesa region amid a surge in Russian attacks, as stated by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on 16 October.

The Panama Maritime Authority strongly recommends all Panama flag vessels to take all security measures and avoid transiting in the Middle East between Israel, Lebanon and Iran, including the Gaza Strip.

The Bridge Emergency Reference Cards have been published by the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), and the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), to provide essential emergency procedures for vessels transiting the Middle East. 

Last week, major Associations released guidance, for reading in conjunction with latest version of BMP, for vessels transiting the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden area, as the Houthis have broadened their threats beyond vessels they believe have links with Israel. Consequently, many owners and operators have decided to take alternative routes.

Alfonso Castillero, CEO of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), recently inaugurated the Registry Information Sharing Compact (RISC) database.

Following escalating tensions in the Middle East between Israel, Lebanon and Iran, Ambrey has issued a circular to highlight what operators should bear in mind when calling ports in the area.