Members are invited to consider the most recent Risk Intelligence reports provided at the annexes as follows:

• Annex A – Monthly Report
• Annex B – Red Sea Update
• Annex C – Northern Black Sea Report

Annex A provides the monthly report, which takes a look at the current situation in the South China Sea.

Annex B provides the most recent report on the situation in the Red Sea, where attacks by Houthi forces continue to threaten merchant ships and seafarers.

Annex C provides the most recent report on the situation in the Northern Black Sea highlighting the 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(24)72 -Annex A – Monthly Intelligence Report July 2024

MC(24)72 -Annex B – 2024-06-26 Risk Intelligence – Security Threat Update Red Sea & Gulf of Aden

MC(24)72 -Annex C – Risk Intelligence Northern Black Sea – Russia Ports Report_27JUN2024