Shipping Industry Launches New Security Resources for World Fleet

International shipping industry organisations, with military support, have launched a new website dedicated to providing comprehensive maritime security guidance to companies and mariners. Launched yesterday, the new website www.maritimeglobalsecurity.org

China importing US crude oil to ensure energy security

From cars to aircraft, to daily commodities and clothes, crude oil is used for much more than just fuel. Take Sinopec, one of China’s major oil processing companies, its business scope covers oil and gas exploration and development, oil refining,

East Africa: New Maritime Security Agreements Between Indian Ocean Countries

Four agreements pertaining to enhanced state coordination for maritime security in the western Indian Ocean were signed during a ministerial conference hosted by the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) and the government of Mauritius, with the support of the Eu

Joint industry launches latest industry guidelines on cyber security

The second edition of The Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships has been released. The latest practical...

Protection Vessels International: Weekly Maritime Security Report

East Africa and the Indian OceanYemen: Skiffs chase merchant vessel in Bab el Mandeb13 JuneA merchant vessel...

Beyond maritime security

Economic stability and sustainable development can be driven by an integrated approach to the maritime sector,...

IUMI cooperates with shipowners and classification societies on cyber security

Cyber safety is very high on IUMI’s agenda. IUMI supports the efforts of the IMO, classification societies ...