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Regional conflicts in the Middle East raises the security risk to merchant shipping, in particular vessels transiting the Red Sea and GoA.
Following the renewed intensification of hostilities between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the Iran-backed Yemeni Houthis continue to target vessels transiting the southern Red Sea, Bab-al-Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden.
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EU Naval Force ATALANTA has issued an update on the piracy threat off the coast of Somalia, following an increased number of reported incidents.
Ships sailing off the coast of Somalia, in the Somali basin are urged to maintain a heightened state of vigilance in light of the recent escalation in piracy threats. It is strongly recommended that all vessels adhere to the Best Management Practices Version 5 (BMP5), paying special attention to the drill of security measures before sailing off Somali coasts.
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Decision- making challenges frequently emerge as one of the contributing factors to maritime incidents reviewed by the Britannia Loss Prevention team.
A consultancy specialising in mental well-being and psychological support for seafarers, to explore the psychology of decision-making in safety-critical situations. The objective was to achieve a more profound understanding of how these complex situations evolve and provide practical tools on how these can be managed to mitigate the risks of an incident. This paper serves as a short introduction to this complex topic and is relevant to almost everyone tasked with managing safety-critical situations within ship operations – from officers to ratings, marine pilots, and shore personnel.
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Assureds involved in the shipment of vehicles should note that the Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (“VCSF”) has published its first industry good practice guidelines entitled “Common Guidance on the loading and presentation of vehicles”.