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SECURITY
Click here for updates provided by INTERTANKO on the situation in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
This section includes key issues relating to:
- Maritime Security
- Piracy
- Refugees
- Cyber risk management
- IFC MARSEC Weekly Reports
- ReCAAP-ISC Weekly Reports
- MDAT-GoG Weekly Reports
- Piracy Reports (IMB)
Several regional conflicts around the world have threatened the safe navigation of shipping. The spillover of the war in Yemen, the invasion of Ukraine and regional insecurity surrounding ongoing conflicts between Israel and Iran have all affected members ships with several being attacked and casualties suffered.
INTERTANKO has worked with other associations to develop best practice and intervene with regional stakeholders and the wider UN to represent members’ views and interests. INTERTANKO will continue to work with partners to develop best practice, provide advice on attacks and reduce the threat to shipping.
Latest on SECURITY
Security Update: No respite for shipping in Hormuz
Attacks have continued on a nightly basis on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple ships being hit over... MORE
Maritime Security Reports (IMB/ReCAAP/IFC) - 2 October 2026
IMB Piracy Report The IMB Live Piracy Report displays all the latest piracy and armed robbery incidents reported to the... MORE
Security Update: Attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz continue unabated
Multiple ships have been attacked whilst transiting the Southern route along the Omani coast resulting in one seafarer killed and... MORE
Houston/Galveston: Recent maritime cyber incidents reported
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has advised that US authorities investigated two suspected cyber incidents aboard foreign-flagged energy tankers bound... MORE
Security Update: Political status quo remains in the Gulf region, while ships continue to be attacked
Iran continues to strike ships in the Strait of Hormuz (SoH) with multiple tankers struck. Fortunately, no injuries have been... MORE
Key Resources
Industry launches Best Management Practices for West Africa
Shipping organisations, supported by government and military agencies, have worked together to produce guidelines that will help mariners detect, deter... MORE
BMP5, Global Counter Piracy and other industry guidance available now
Printed copies of BMP5: Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security in the Red Sea, Gulf of... MORE
