This publication provides advice on current piracy and armed robbery hotspots as well as regions of conflict and areas of increased risk. The 2026–27 edition includes updated piracy statistics and case studies, new and updated sections on maritime terrorism and warzones/warlike areas and new material on security measures in ports. It also incorporates the latest cyber security and training updates as well as updates on international and national cooperation. Annexes, bridge cards and checklists have also been revised to reflect the latest reporting formats.
The Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) and the Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO) have released the second edition of ‘Ship to Ship Transfer Guide for Petroleum, Chemicals and Liquefied Gases’.