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 focuses on the current situation in the Red Sea. The potential for a catastrophic oil spill from the crude oil tanker SOUNION has led to increased attention on the region, yet the overall situation remains unchanged. Extensive naval operations have not led to a lower threat level for commercial shipping. As a result, the amount of maritime traffic has remained virtually unchanged since January, languishing between 40 and 50 percent during the same timeframe last year. The report also covers incidents that took place between August 1 – 31, 2024, in West Africa, the Western Indian Ocean (including the Persian Gulf), and South East Asia.

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 puts the week’s main incidents in the Northern Black Sea in 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(24)110 -Annex A – Monthly Intelligence Report September 2024

MC(24)110 -Annex B – 2024-09-04 Risk Intelligence – Security Threat Update Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

MC(24)110 -Annex C – Risk Intelligence Northern Black Sea – Russia Ports Report_05SEP2024