Safety Flash
Consequences of launching a drone from a vessel in the Suez Canal
Consequences of launching a drone from a vessel in the Suez Canal
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 25/16
- Marine OperationsRegulation and LegislationSecurity
- Regulation and legislationSecurity
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A drone launched to photograph a vessel transiting the Suez Canal was confiscated with its memory card, and the vessel was detained pending further investigations. The flash discusses possible national-security concerns and recommends compliance with local drone regulations, with official use requiring agreed authority and company permission.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Security; physical security; site security.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Launching a drone in territorial waters led to confiscation, vessel detention and potential legal consequences.
IMCA SF 25/16. Themes: marine operations, regulation and legislation, security.