London: IMo Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez called for a vigilance and more in -depth cooperation between Member States and international partners to meet growing threats Global maritime security.
Talk to United Nations Security Council A high -level open debate on August 11, chaired by the President of the Republic of Panama, he José Raúl Mulino, Mr. Dominguez described the risks faced by ships and sailors as they transported billions of tonnes of goods worldwide.
“Our collective response must be rooted in prevention, constant vigilance, innovation and regional and international cooperation permanently strengthened”, ” He said. “Multilateralism is essential here. Maritime security is a shared responsibility. ”
He underlined the need for states to maintain obligations under international standards established for safety, safety and environmental protection in shipping.
Attack evolutionary threats
In 2024Nearly 150 piracy and armed robbery incidents were reported to the OMI, with the greatest number in the Strait of Malacca and Singapore, the Indian Ocean and West Africa. The same year, illegal attacks in the Red Sea targeted ships in violation of international law and freedom of navigation.
Cyberattacks, drug trafficking and fraudulent activities continue to undermine maritime security, while emerging technologies provide opportunities and risks, highlighting the urgency of strong cybersecurity governance.
“When geopolitical tensions disrupt the expedition and innocent sailors lose life, as we have seen recently in the Red Sea region and in 2024, the only way to follow is constructive dialogue”, “ said Mr. Dominguez. “Maritime security is not only technical – it is deeply human.”
He thanked the Security Council for his resolutions calling for an immediate end to attacks on international shipping and for continuous monitoring of the situation.
Capacity development, information sharing
To alleviate some of these challenges, the OMI has developed binding measures such as the International Safety Code of Ships and ship facilities (Port (Port (Port (Port (Port (Port (Port (Port (Port (Port (PortFAI code), the revised protocols of 2005 for the abolition of illegal acts at sea or Sua TreatiesAnd cybersecurity requirements in compulsory security management systems.
Capacity development projects help strengthen regional responses, emphasizing information sharing and cooperation. Notable executives include the regional cooperation agreement on the fight against hacking and armed robbery against ships in Asia (Recur), the Djibouti code of conduct and its Jeddah amendment (DCOC / JA), and the Yaoundé code of conduct (Ycoc) Among Western and Central Nations.
Dominguez also highlighted partnerships with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Interpol, Regional Organizations and Donor Member States in the progression of this work, through initiatives such as the EU Red Sea Program And Port security project.
The high -level debate aimed to promote innovative, inclusive and cooperative approaches to improve maritime security that strengthens multilateralism and maintaining the international legal framework.
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