Securing Expanding Bulk Fleets

Securing Expanding Bulk Fleets

Introduction

Singapore’s Winning International Group is expanding its footprint in the bulk trade sector by commissioning two more 325,000 dwt Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOCs). This investment intensifies focus on the West Africa–China corridor, an increasingly critical route for maritime operators and security professionals alike.

Industry context

With fleet expansion comes heightened exposure to varied maritime risks. VLOCs navigating routes between West Africa and China encounter known hotspots for piracy, smuggling, and stowaway attempts. Furthermore, adherence to ISPS Code requirements and IMO conventions becomes increasingly complex on these high-traffic paths. Effective protection now demands layered threat mitigation, tech integration, and vigilant crew safeguarding practices—all while ensuring operational continuity across jurisdictional boundaries.

Practical measures

• Deploy tailored onboard security teams trained in regional threat profiles.
• Implement round-the-clock watchkeeping and crew access control protocols.
• Utilise intelligence-led voyage planning to avoid high-risk areas.
• Conduct routine full-crew security drills and emergency response exercises.
• Integrate scalable, real-time threat detection and communication technologies.

Further resources

For more insight into how MS Security Group supports secure trade across high-risk shipping lanes, visit our capabilities page or explore our full services overview.

Source

Original article: Splash247 — Winning orders new VLOCs

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