OCIMF Loitering Munitions paper focused on the drones that can carry munitions designed to cause harm to ships and to crew members. The adoption of new technologies presents a growing security concern for the shipping industry.

The use of UAVs, commonly known as drones has grown, resulting positive and negative impact to ship’s operations. The aforementioned type of drones have been used to attack merchant ships, rising security risks to ships and to crew members.

Even if related drone attacks have been focused in the Middle East region, a proactive security approach is required by shipping operators worldwide. OCIMF Loitering Munitions paper covers:   

-The threat posed by LM such as the Shahed-136, which has been used against commercial vessels.

-Operational characteristics and trends related to the employment of these systems, and the technical characteristics of LM.

-Considerations, including guidance for best practices.

Valuable Key-Findings are included in OCIMF Loitering Munitions paper for your consideration.

Source:  www.ocimf.org

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