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 – Eastern Mediterranean Update
· Annex D – Northern Black Sea Update
 
Annex A The Monthly Report looks at the incoming administration in the US, and the potential longer-term impacts of “America First” policies on the shipping industry in general and on maritime security in particular. The report also covers incidents that took place between December 1 – 31 2024, in West Africa, the Western Indian Ocean (including the Persian Gulf), and South East Asia.

Annex B The Red Sea update 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 The Eastern Mediterranean update provides an overview of recent events related to the current security situation in the Middle East with a summary of threat levels for maritime operations in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Annex D The Northern Black Sea update 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(25)04 -Annex A – Monthly Intelligence Report January 2025

MC(25)04 -Annex B – Security Threat Update Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

MC(25)04 -Annex C – Security Threat Update Eastern Med

MC(25)04 -Annex D – Risk Intelligence Northern Black Sea – Russia Ports Report