Loss Prevention Advice
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Record keeping is a vital part of complying with the ‘International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004’ (BWM Convention), and an area that is often scrutinised during Port State Control (PSC) inspections. Experience gained since the adoption of the convention in 2017 has shown that approximately 70% of PSC deficiencies relating to the BWM Convention, have been caused by incorrect or inadequate record keeping.
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As global maritime trade becomes increasingly interconnected, the risks associated with security threats in the industry have become more complex and multifaceted. Recognising this evolving landscape, the Britannia loss prevention team has partnered with Africa Risk Compliance Limited (ARC) to provide regular updates on maritime security threats across key hotspots. Through this collaboration, Britannia and ARC aim to enhance awareness and readiness among maritime stakeholders, providing valuable insights into how transnational criminal organisations (TCOs) target shipping as part of a broader strategy to access global markets and distribute illicit drugs. This partnership highlights the importance of adapting security strategies in a way that aligns with today’s increasingly sophisticated threats.
Full advisory at the following link.
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The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority have published the 2025 schedule of business and operating permit including fees, tolls and fines.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://www.ghanaports.gov.gh/files/finestollsfeesWA0031.pdf
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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