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INTERCARGO ESG REVIEW 2024
PIRACY, CRIME RISKS

Incidents of piracy and armed robbery at sea have shown INTERCARGO and its partner Round Table shipping
an encouraging reduction. For vessels operating in areas organisations and other associations have actively
with reported piracy and armed robbery cases, the best participated and promoted through the IMO and
advice is to obtain access to the latest guidance and best elsewhere, Best Management Practices (BMP’s) which give
practice, carry out a risk assessment and follow industry advice to Masters and Companies on how best to avoid
best practice. seizure by Pirates. These matters are kept under review by
INTERCARGO.
It is essential to register and liaise with naval forces, to
request support and protection. During the communication
vessels may be sent updates on the security situation of For more information, you may visit: https://www.
intended sea passages and potential vulnerability to attack. intercargo.org/topics/piracy/

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