This paper gives guidance to regional barge companies in South and Central America on how to build or convert their inland barges for cargo operations under closed conditions, to improve safety and conform to international standards.

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The testing and maintenance of survival craft presents much greater risks at offshore facilities, which operate in a fixed position exposed to open ocean environments, than onboard ships, which can relocate to a safer location. This information paper aims to drive improvements to current Life Saving Appliance design and safeguards, regulatory requirements, industry best practices and programmes.

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The adoption of Onshore Power Supply (OPS), also known as cold ironing, brings environmental advantages to maritime operations in ports and terminals. By using shore-based electrical power while at berth, ships can reduce their emissions, contributing to improved local air quality, potential Greenhouse Gas emissions reduction, and aiding in compliance with environmental regulations. This information paper provides a preliminary guide to the design of OPS systems for tankers, terminals, and their interface.

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Drones have been used as loitering munitions (LM) to attack merchant ships. This is a specific type of drone with a built-in weapon and some with the capability to loiter in an area until their target is located. The global proliferation of these rapidly advancing technologies poses a new and rising security risk to merchant shipping. Although these attacks have been focussed in the Middle East region, their use elsewhere cannot be discounted.

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This information paper recommends a layered defence methodology to aid in the mitigation of the risks posed by identified security threats. Although the focus is on vessels when underway, measures are examined for vessels at anchor and alongside.

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