IN 1420 – IMCA security bulletin 02/18

The IMCA Security Committee is determined to raise awareness of security issues that can potentially harm member companies. Information provided in this regular Security Bulletin is intended to be used by Members to either directly pass on to employees or use the material it contains as part of an existing company security awareness programme.

The Be Cyber Aware at Sea website is recognised as a useful tool to assist in raising awareness.  Each of the first eight IMCA security bulletins will refer the reader to one of the Be Cyber Aware at Sea poster and video campaigns. This bulletin is Watch where you Surf. Download poster.

The following incidents refer to recent marine related cyber-attacks:

• Lessons learnt from the Maersk NotPetya malware outbreak reduced impact of attack.
• Contingency plan plays significant part in reducing Port of Barcelona cyber-attack.
• Challenges regarding security skills shortage.
• The US Coast Guard (USCG) blog for Maritime Professionals.

Traditional Security

IMCA are pleased to continue providing links to MARCOM initiatives

• Threat assessment for commercial shipping operating in the Mediterranean.
• The latest NATO Shipping Centre Newsletter.

Recent developments in the Middle East region are discussed in these articles:

• Situation around the Bab el Madab Strait.
• Iranian Covert Operations Ship Saviz.
• Iran carries out military drills near Strait of Hormuz.
• Strait of Hormuz escalation pathways, report by IHS Markit.

Recent OCIMF announcement – printed copies of BMP5 and Global Counter Piracy Guidance now available

• Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.
• Global Counter Piracy Guidance for Companies, Masters and Seafarers