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Transiting the Strait of Hormuz

The recent dramatic attacks in Iraq have led to much speculation but both sides are clearly considering their next moves rather than taking immediate further action. Tensions have certainly escalated. There are reports suggesting that both Iran and...

January 10, 2020

Noticeboard Piracy

Global piracy and armed robbery situation – latest development

Update on 9 Jan 2020:- Piracy Situation in the Gulf of Guinea Region In Nov and Dec 2019, there were at least 15 significant piracy incidents reported in the Gulf of Guinea region. The rest of the content is not permitted for your membership level...

January 9, 2020

Noticeboard Piracy

Assessing piracy situation off Cameroon

This is a follow-up update on the piracy situation in Douala, Cameroon as raised by some members at the INTERCARGO meeting in Athens on 4 Oct. Those members referred to an arrangement of a “free of charge armed security team onboard ships at Douala...

October 15, 2019

Noticeboard Piracy

Piracy Situation in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and waters off Eastern Sabah

Concerns on the piracy situation in the subject region were raised during the INTERCARGO meetings in Athens on 4 Oct 2019. Members highlighted that this area seems to often slip from some people’s minds as being a hot spot for piracy attacks. The...

October 8, 2019

Noticeboard Piracy

Assessing piracy situation off Nigeria

Updated on 16 Aug 2019:- In the 3 weeks between 25 Jul and 15 Aug 2019, there were 9 piracy/security incidents reported in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) region, as summarised below. At least 2 bulk carriers were involved. Two ships were reported hijacked...

August 16, 2019

Misc Issues Noticeboard Piracy

Threat assessment for commercial shipping operating in the Mediterranean

INTERCARGO members are encouraged to report any security incident and threat to commercial shipping occured in the Mediterranean. Recent threat assessment for commercial shipping operating in the Mediterranean suggested the threat as low, as per a...

July 26, 2019

Cargoes Class & Statutory Rules Cyber Risks Design & Construction, Machinery & Operations IMO Life Saving Noticeboard Piracy SOx, PM emissions

INTERCARGO’s pre-brief on MSC 101

The 101st session of the MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE (MSC 101) will meet between Wednesday 5th and Friday 14th June 2019. Below you can find the INTERCARGO Pre-Brief, and accompanying attachments/papers, for this important meeting. The Pre-Brief...

May 24, 2019

Cargoes Class & Statutory Rules Gear IMO In Focus Life Saving Piracy SOx, PM emissions

INTERCARGO Brief on the outcome of MSC 100

The 100th session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 100) took place between the 3rd and 7th December 2018. Please find attached to this email the INTERCARGO brief on the outcome of this important meeting. The brief contains...

December 7, 2018

Cargoes Class & Statutory Rules Gear IMO Life Saving Noticeboard Piracy SOx, PM emissions

INTERCARGO Pre-Brief for MSC 100

The 100th session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 100) will take place in London on Monday 03 to Friday 07 December 2018. The pre-brief for this important meeting can be downloaded below and covers the following key topics: Sulphur Cap...

November 27, 2018

Cargoes GHG emissions IMO In Focus Incidents & Casualties Life Saving Piracy Ports & Terminals SOx, PM emissions

INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2018

Submissions to the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 99), 16-25 May 2018 MSC 99/20/7 – Proposal for a new agenda item to amend the definition of ‘Group A’ in the IMSBC Code (see attached) MSC 99/20/8 – Proposal for a new output...

November 14, 2018

Noticeboard Piracy

Assessing piracy situation in Red Sea and GoA regions

Contents: Military upcoming Focused Operation named Vigilant Lion in the Gulf of Aden from 31 Aug to 8 Sep, 2018 Reported incidents during 2018 Military threat assessment BMP5 The rest of the content is not permitted for your membership level or if...

August 29, 2018

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Regional and Global Counter Piracy Guidelines

INTERCARGO and its members joined industry partners and contributed to the development of Best Management Practices to deter piracy and enhance maritime Security. Following new and updated versions of the regional and global guidelines are issued on...

June 28, 2018

Piracy

Transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Global piracy and armed robbery situation – latest development

Assessing piracy situation off Cameroon

Piracy Situation in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and waters off Eastern Sabah

Assessing piracy situation off Nigeria

Threat assessment for commercial shipping operating in the Mediterranean

INTERCARGO’s pre-brief on MSC 101

INTERCARGO Brief on the outcome of MSC 100

INTERCARGO Pre-Brief for MSC 100

INTERCARGO Submissions to IMO in 2018

Assessing piracy situation in Red Sea and GoA regions

Regional and Global Counter Piracy Guidelines

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