This week’s maritime security report from Palaemon Maritime highlights a significant rise in incidents across Europe, the Americas, and Southeast Asia. Key events include a ballistic missile attack on Chornomorsk Port in Ukraine, which resulted in damage to containers and an oil spill. Additionally, Greek-managed oil tankers were targeted by drone strikes near the CPC terminal off Novorossiysk, and a Panama-flagged vessel was hit by a Russian UAV, injuring one crew member.
In the Americas, U.S. forces seized a Guyana-flagged tanker near Venezuela as part of ongoing shadow-fleet enforcement. Meanwhile, armed robbers boarded a bulk carrier, stealing engine spare parts, and there was a second robbery attempt targeting a barge in the eastbound TSS lane.
The maritime security landscape is evolving, with the January issue of Maritime Reporter featuring insights from OCIMF’s Programs Director, Dave Cudbertson. He emphasizes the importance of the new SIRE 2.0 Focused Inspection Campaign in enhancing vessel security measures to protect seafarers.
The latest episode of the MarineLink Podcast also addresses maritime security, with experts from Seequent discussing tools to identify and mitigate risks, including unexploded ordnance (UXO).
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