• Industry News
  • December 25, 2025

Fleet Turnover Impacts Security

Introduction

As major operators retire ageing tankers, including older Suezmax vessels, the ripple effects on maritime security posture are significant. These changes introduce new risks that require careful reassessment by shipowners and stakeholders.

Industry context

Fleet modernisation is both a commercial and security-driven priority. Older vessels often lack the design resilience and onboard systems to respond to modern threats, including piracy, smuggling, cyber attacks, and route deviation. Operating in high-risk zones with outdated platforms can compromise ISPS compliance, crew safety, and vessel hardening capabilities.

Practical measures

  • Deploy trained onboard security teams for vessels transiting high-risk areas.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments based on vessel age and planned trade routes.
  • Implement enhanced watchkeeping protocols, especially on legacy vessels.
  • Use intelligence-led routing to avoid piracy-prone or unstable regions.
  • Update SOPs to reflect evolving threats and aging equipment limitations.

Further resources

Learn more about how MS Security Group supports operators with evolving threats on our capabilities page or explore our full range of maritime security services.

Source

Original article: Splash247

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