Security Network

The network focuses on practical and operational security matters, supporting members through shared knowledge, real world experience, and up to date insight into both persistent and emerging threats.

Discussions typically cover the entire scope of physical maritime security, including piracy and armed robbery, smuggling activities, stowaway incidents, terrorism, war and armed conflict, and large scale migrant rescues.

The insight gained from network meetings feeds into BIMCO’s ongoing work and contributes to our role as the practical voice of shipping on global security matters.

The people behind the success

As a member of the BIMCO Security Network, you join BIMCO’s valued volunteer community. Your front line operational experience is essential to understanding the challenges faced by the industry and shaping a practical, informed response to evolving security risks.

The strength of the network lies in the collective knowledge of its members, professionals who are dealing with complex, high stakes situations and who benefit from exchanging real world perspectives.

We believe in the importance of working together to enhance the safety and resilience of global shipping.

The nuts and bolts

The network:

• Meets online 2–3 times per year
• Provides a forum for open dialogue and experience sharing on a wide range of maritime security issues
• Focuses on operational and practical challenges related to physical security, including piracy, armed robbery, smuggling, stowaways, terrorism, war, armed conflict, and migrant rescue situations
• May invite industry experts to present when relevant
• Is open to BIMCO members involved in vessel related security operations, including owners, operators, and managers
• Operates under the Chatham House Rule, enabling candid discussion
• BIMCO develops the meeting agenda together with Network participants and chairs.