Security
Safety on board
The number of serious shipping accidents and ship losses has dropped significantly in recent decades. According to industry insurer Allianz Commercial, only 27 ships were lost worldwide in 2024, out of a global fleet of around 100,000 merchant ships. This corresponds to less than 0.03 per cent and is a new low.
read more: Safety on boardPiracy remains a serious security threat for international shipping
Attacks on merchant ships endanger crews, cause high costs and disrupt international trade. Protective measures taken by shipping companies, and international naval operations are crucial to ensure safety at sea.
read more: Piracy remains a serious security threat for international shipping“Europe’s security is at stake”
Poland’s ambassador to Germany, Jan Tadeusz Tombiński, speaks about the importance of maritime infrastructure.
read more: “Europe’s security is at stake”Cargo safety at sea
Maritime shipping has been connecting regions, countries and continents for centuries. It is the backbone of global trade. Today, around ninety per cent of globally traded goods are transported by sea – from raw materials such as oil, gas and ores to containerised food, industrial products and consumer goods.
read more: Cargo safety at seaShips in the crosshairs
Geopolitics: International crises and military conflicts are a growing threat to merchant ships. We highlight why protecting them should be a top priority.
read more: Ships in the crosshairsShipping hazardous goods – a safe affair
Hazardous goods covering essential industrial and consumer needs are transported across the oceans on a daily basis. Nearly tent per cent of containers carried on board ships today contain hazardous goods, from consumer goods like paints and varnishes or lighters to items such as celluloid table tennis balls.
read more: Shipping hazardous goods – a safe affairSecurity on the world’s oceans
There are many sides to safety in the maritime world. “Safety First” means protecting crews, ships, cargo and the environment. What is equally important is security – protection against external threats such as piracy, cyber attacks and armed conflicts.
read more: Security on the world’s oceansKeeping ships out of harm’s way
Adopted in 2004 in response to the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, the International Ship & Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) stipulates mandatory security measures for ships and port facilities worldwide.
read more: Keeping ships out of harm’s way
