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Exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) – more commonly referred to as scrubbers – are an accepted equivalent measure in complying with the IMO 2020 global sulphur cap. The use of scrubbers has split the shipping industry. Ports around the world continue to look at the impact of scrubber use in their waters.
Many ports and regions have already stated that they will not allow the discharge of wash water from open-loop scrubbers.
The table below summarises our understanding of the positions taken by ports that have or will prohibit the use of scrubbers or have placed conditions on their use. This information is to the best of our knowledge and is for guidance only. For up to date and definitive information, you should contact the local authorities or your agents.
This information has been researched and gathered in collaboration with the Clean Shipping Alliance, and we are grateful to our network of correspondents and local sources for their valuable contributions.
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Maritime Security Threat Advisory highlights critical developments, from piracy activity in the Gulf of Guinea to innovative drone-based security threats.
Gulf of Guinea: Piracy on the rise
According to Dryad Global, piracy incidents in the Gulf of Guinea have surged by 30% in 2025, underlining the region’s persistent security challenges. On May 30th, the cargo vessel ORANGE FROST was boarded by armed attackers near São Tomé and Príncipe. The crew’s citadel response mitigated casualties, but one engineer is missing and presumed kidnapped. This incident follows a similar April boarding of the SEA PANTHER off Nigeria, suggesting a troubling trend of pirate activity and targeted equipment theft in the region.
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The Atlantic hurricane season starts on 1 June and ends on 30 November. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. NOAA is forecasting 13 to 19 storms with winds of 39 mph (34 knots) or higher. Out of these, 6 to 10 could become hurricanes with winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher, and 3 to 5 might be major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph (96 knots) or higher.
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Over the past week, 27 May-3 June, six incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia (two CAT 2 incidents, one CAT 3 incident and three CAT 4 incidents).
The incidents occurred in Bangladesh (1), Indonesia (1), Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) (2), and Vietnam (2). Five incidents occurred onboard bulk carriers and one incident onboard a container ship. One crew member sustained a minor head injury. No injuries were reported in the other five incidents.