A report where the following incidents were reported:
The information provided by the report is for guidance only, in particular noting that security situations can change at short notice.
Therefore, it is important that Shipowners continue to monitor the current situation closely and always contact their local agent/representative for the latest update prior to arriving in the area. Obtaining advice from the flag state is also recommended.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://britanniapandi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ARC-Weekly-Report-17.01.24.pdf
On December 11, 2023, the Department of Justice, Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations, State Department’s Directorate of Defence Trade Controls, and Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control) released a joint compliance note “Know Your Cargo” (“the Compliance Note”), highlighting tactics commonly deployed by malign actors in the transportation sector and best practices for the maritime and other transportation industries as well as examples of enforcement actions.
A total of 100 incidents of Armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia in 2023. There was no piracy incident reported. This marks a 19% increase in the number of incidents reported in 2023 compared to 84 incidents (80 actual and four attempted incidents) reported in 2022.
The last couple of months, the Houthis have been targeting vessels in the Red Sea, which has resulted in rising security issues, route diversions and broad concerns about the integrity of people and trade in the Red Sea.