Maritime Knowledge Centre (MKC): Maritime Facts and Figures: MARITIME SECURITY

IMO

As far as Maritime Security is concerned, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) provides support, assistance and guidance to Member Governments on matters relating to the implementation of the IMO instruments.

The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) entered into force under SOLAS chapter XI-2, on 1 July 2004, and has since formed the basis for a comprehensive mandatory security regime for international shipping. IMO has also adopted a number of guidance documents which are relevant to maritime security.

To learn more about IMO's role, visit the IMO web site Maritime Security.

External Organizations

Center for International Maritime Security (CIMSEC)
CIMSEC is a non-partisan, non-profit that publishes reader submitted content on international maritime security.
Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
CMF is a multinational maritime partnership, which exists to uphold the International Rules Based Order by countering illicit non-state actors on the high seas and promoting security, stability and prosperity across international waters, which encompass some of the world’s most important shipping lanes.
Critical Maritime Routes Programme (CMR)
CMR is an EU funded programme set up to address the challenge of maritime security and safety in different regions, such as South East Asia, the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Guinea.
GoGIN - Gulf of Guinea Inter-regional Network.
GoGIN is intended to enhance maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea to promote the blue economy and economic development of coastal countries,
Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR)
IFC-IOR works closely with national and regional agencies to advance maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean Region.
International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC)
IMSC was formed in July 2019 in response to an increase in threats to the freedom of navigation and the free flow of trade in the international waters of the Middle East region.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
The JMSDF conducts patrol, surveillance and training to protect the safe and free use of oceans.
Maritime Global Security
Maritime Global Security is a collaborative effort by shipping industry associations to provide information and guidance on maritime security issues.
Maritime Information Cooperation & Awareness Center (MICA Center)
The MICA Center is the French analysis and assessment center for worldwide security of maritime areas.
NATO Shipping Centre (NSC)
Permanently manned by NATO, the NSC is the primary point of contact for the exchange of merchant shipping information between NATO's military authorities and the international shipping community.
NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM)
MARCOM is the central command of all NATO maritime forces and the MARCOM Commander is the primary maritime advisor to the Alliance.
SafeSeas
SafeSeas is a network of researchers who investigate maritime security and facilitate analysis in maritime security and ocean governance for policymakers.
United Kingdom Marine Trade Operations (UKMTO)
UKMTO is a Royal Navy capability delivering maritime security information and acts as the primary point of contact for merchant vessels involved in maritime incidents or travelling within an area of high risk (HRA).
U.S. Maritime Security Communications with Industry (MSCI) Web Portal
The MSCI Portal provides access to U.S. Maritime Advisories and U.S. Maritime Alerts for maritime industry stakeholders regarding potential or observed maritime security threats.