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As the maritime world becomes more complex, so do the security threats. Therefore, the below article is to provide regular security updates from the maritime security hotspots around the world.
You will find the weekly report dated 8 January 2025, covering the period of 2 to 8 January 2025, where the following incidents were reported:
- 1 maritime security incident in West Africa in the last 7 days
- 0 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ARC-Weekly-Report-08.01.25.pdf
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The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code amendments were adopted in June 2023 by Resolution MSC.539(107).
Whilst the amendments have been available on a voluntary basis since 1 January 2024, the changes become mandatory from 1 January 2025.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMSBC-Code-Amendment.pdf
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Shipping standards – an overview of existing and upcoming key regulations and standards affecting the commercial shipping sector.
Full advisory at the following link.
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The Sanwa Maru, a tanker carrying petroleum products, ran aground off the coast of Cape Esan in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan, at around 6 p.m. on January 6, 2025.
The vessel had departed from Tomakomai, Hokkaido, earlier that afternoon at approximately 1 p.m. and was en route to Akita when the accident occurred. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among the 11 crew members on board, and no oil leakage has been detected as of now