Red Sea attacks join triple threat to global trade
The impact of Houthi attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea have combined with disruptions in the Black Sea and Panama Canal to significantly alter trade flows.
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MSC 108-7-2 – Security in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Agenda: MEASURES TO ENHANCE MARITIME SECURITY. Submitted by ICS, BIMCO, OCIMF, IFSMA, INTERTANKO, P&I CLUBS, CLIA, INTERCARGO, INTERMANAGER, IPTA, IMCA, ICMA, IAMU, ITF, GLOBALMET, NI and WSC
LEG 111-4(a)-2 – (a) Provision of financial security in case of abandonment of seafarers, and shipowners’ responsibilities in respect of contractual claims for personal injury to, or death of, seafarers, in light of the progress of amendments to the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Comments on document LEG 111/4(a)
Agenda: FAIR TREATMENT OF SEAFARERS. Submitted by ICS and ITF
Cyber Security Workbook for On Board Ship Use, Fifth Edition
This fifth edition was withdrawn in October 2024 and replaced by the sixth edition. This practical and easy to understand workbook supports the owner, Master and the ship's crew with cyber security risk management. It contains comprehensive checklists to assist with the day-to-day management of onboard cyber security and facilitates collaboration between ships, onshore IT departments and equipment manufacturers.
Piracy, Armed Robbery and Conflict at Sea: 2024-25 Edition
This 2024-25 edition was withdrawn in December 2025 and replaced by the 2026-27 edition. This publication provides advice on current piracy and armed robbery hotspots, as well as conflict regions and areas of increased risk. It includes the latest industry guidelines and advice to aid in the development of Ship Security Plans and also provides useful material for the training of Masters and Ship Security Officers to help achieve mandatory training requirements. This 2024-2025 edition fully updates and supersedes Pirates and Armed Robbers: Guidelines on Prevention for Masters and Ship Security Officers, Fourth Edition by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).
Cyber risk remains as industry defences mature
A spate of recent cyberattacks on maritime-related companies has highlighted the ongoing risks inherent to an increasingly digitally connected industry.
III 9-INF.7 – Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table (2022-2023)
Agenda: ANY OTHER BUSINESS. Submitted by ICS
Kenneth Lim: Heavy hitter
The Port of Singapore has cemented its position as a key maritime hub, leading the charge on decarbonisation, digitalisation and supply chain resilience. Kenneth Lim, Assistant CEO, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) tells ICS about the factors contributing to its ongoing success.
Drug Trafficking and Drug Abuse On Board Ship, 2023 – 2024 Edition
This edition was withdrawn in February 2025 and replaced by the 2025-2026 edition. This publication provides guidance on how to combat drug trafficking at sea and to recognise the signs of drug use and dependence among crew members. Considered the leading industry publication on the topic, this 2023 - 2024 edition has been fully updated by industry experts to assist shipping companies, Masters and officers, to help prepare, prevent, protect and how to respond when faced with drug trafficking and drug abuse at sea.
Ukraine: 12 months and counting
One calendar year on from the start of the conflict in Ukraine, fierce fighting on land shows no sign of abating.