Maritime security is often equated with piracy given its high-profile in recent years. The focus has largely been on the situation off Somalia, but West Africa and Southeast Asia have also been hotspots.
However, maritime security is a broader theme that encompasses a range of threats to the safety of shipping. We provide more than just comprehensive cover for third-party liabilities arising out of such threats - we provide support and the benefit of our considerable experience and expertise to inform our members of risks faced, and we support them at times of crisis.
Maritime Security publications
Global Counter Piracy Guidance for
Companies, Masters and Seafarers
We would like to draw members' attention to a new website that has been launched by shipping industry organisations, supported by military organisations to provide comprehensive maritime security guidance to companies and mariners. The website will now provide all security-related guidance produced by the industry as well as links to other useful maritime and military security resources.
Emergency contacts
Global
International Maritime Bureau (IMB)
Email piracy@icc-ccs.org
Telephone +60 3 2031 0014
Fax +60 3 2078 5769
Telex MA34199 IMBPC1
Website
Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations
Email watchkeepers@ukmto.org
Telephone (24hrs) +44 2392 222060
Website
Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa
Email postmaster@mschoa.org
Telephone +44 1923 958545, +44 1923 958700
Fax +44 1923 958520
Website
US Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping
Email cusnc.ncags_bw@me.navy.mil
Telephone (24hrs) +973 3904 9583
Telephone (office) +973 1785 1023
Mediterranean
NATO Shipping Centre
Email info@shipping.nato.int
Telephone (24hrs) +44 1923 956574
Website
West Africa
MDAT-GoG
E-mail: watchkeepers@mdat-gog.org
Telephone (24hrs) +33 298 228888
Website
Asia
ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre
Email info@recaap.org
Telephone +65 6376 3063
Fax No +65 6376 3066
Website
Singapore Information Fusion Centre
Email ifc_do@defence.gov.sg
Telephone +65 9626 8965 (24/7), +65 6594 5728
Fax No +65 6594 5734
Website
