• Industry News
  • August 28, 2025
maritime security

Security in Black Sea Projects

Introduction

The recent awarding of Subsea 7’s EPCI contract in the Black Sea highlights the region’s growing importance in offshore energy. For maritime stakeholders, this underscores a pressing need for comprehensive security planning.

Industry context

Operations in geopolitically sensitive zones like the Black Sea face numerous threats including piracy, sabotage, cyber attacks, smuggling, and supply chain interference. Compliance with ISPS and IMO regulations is mandatory, yet often just the baseline. Dynamic risk profiles demand vigilant routing strategies, specialised onboard teams, and crisis response capabilities to ensure crew and asset safety.

Practical measures

  • Deploy trained armed security teams onboard during high-risk transits.
  • Integrate threat intelligence for route planning and situational awareness.
  • Conduct regular drills and review standard operating procedures for emergencies.
  • Enhance electronic monitoring and surveillance with secure comms systems.
  • Align security plans with updated ISPS-compliant protocols and port state requirements.

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Source

Original article: Splash247 report on Subsea 7 Black Sea contract

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