Maritime security

The physical attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and an increase in piracy and armed robbery incidents, coupled with geopolitical tensions and emerging threats such as cybercrime, highlight the critical issue of security at sea and the importance of freedom of navigation.

Maritime security is essential for shipping to continue offering its vital services to the world economy. It is a prerequisite for uninhibited global trade, for the safety of the people at sea, of vessels and the environment. All stakeholders - from international organizations and flag or coastal states to industry associations and shipping companies - must view maritime security as an ongoing imperative.

In this context, it is essential to:

• Keep maritime security as a key priority, in particular at the United Nations.
• Embrace a coherent, comprehensive and coordinated global maritime security governance.
• Leverage the shipping industry’s valuable experience and know-how, when addressing maritime security issues.

Maritime security must always be seen as a common good, a necessary condition for uninhibited global trade flows.