Please find attached the Risk Intelligence report on the threat presented by Houthi forces in the Red Sea provided at Annex A, and the Northern Black Sea Report of 7 December provided at Annex B. The Northern Black Sea Report puts the week’s main incidents into a broader context to highlight current threat levels and potential changes for maritime operations. The report also contains a port status overview and forecast that cover the main concerns going forward.

In accordance with the scope of the agreement between ICS and Risk Intelligence, members are requested not to circulate the report further in its entirety. Members may precis the report or use extracts from it to help advise members on key issues or to assist in enquiries. In such cases Risk Intelligence should be acknowledged as the source of the information.

MC(23)126 – Annex A – Risk Intelligence updated client briefing GALAXY LEADER – DEC 23

MC(23)126 – Annex B – Risk Intelligence Northern Black Sea – Russia Ports Report_07DEC2023