Safety Flash

Security of shipping in the Mediterranean and Middle East

IMCAInternational Marine Contractors AssociationIMCA SF 03/03

Security of shipping in the Mediterranean and Middle East

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Summary

This flash relays NATO information on Mediterranean maritime security, including expanded patrols, surveillance, authorised boarding of suspect merchant ships and escorts through the Straits of Gibraltar. It also directs members to shipping-reporting information for Suez Canal transit, while noting that no immediate terrorist threat intelligence was reported.

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About This Record
Publisher
International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 03/03
Date
1 April 2003
Topic
Security
Activity
Marine Operations
Sector
Marine Industry
Setting
Marine Waters
Link
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Record
imca-sf-03-03-security-of-shipping-in-the-mediterranean-and-middle-east · added 1 September 2026

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