Best practices for tackling counterfeit goods in maritime supply

Representatives from major global brands and maritime companies have developed a set of best practices for the maritime industry to limit the volume of counterfeit goods shipped around the globe through checks on their customers and supply chains.

The new recommended best practices paper builds on a previous document on Know Your Customer (KYC), which was launched last March. The new document covers due diligence recommendations for existing customers, as well as more voluntary measures for both...

https://safety4sea.com/best-practices-for-tackling-counterfeit-goods-in-maritime-supply/

Watch: How a National Maritime Transport Policy benefits ‘blue economy’

Maritime transportation is essential for sustainable development because the world relies on a safe, secure and efficient international shipping industry. But many countries are unprepared to take advantage of this potential. The video, published by IMO, explains how a coherent and coordinated National Maritime Transport Policy can benefit everyone.

IMO has developed a concept of a Sustainable Maritime Transportation System with a view to providing a blueprint for countries to develop their...

https://safety4sea.com/watch-how-a-national-maritime-transport-policy-benefits-blue-economy/

US reveals strategy to improve cyber security

US’s President Donald Trump signed America’s National Cyber Strategy. This strategy states that it will use all available means to keep America safe from cyber threats, while it mentions that cyber security in the maritime sector is of particular concern.

Mr. Trump said that the costs of malicious cyber activity cannot be ignored.

Guided by this National Cyber Strategy, the Federal Government will be better equipped to protect the American people, the American homeland, and the American way of...

https://safety4sea.com/us-reveals-strategy-to-improve-cyber-security/

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