Security Levels

  • Security level 1  means the level for which minimum appropriate protective security measures shall be maintained at all times.
  • Security level 2  means the level for which appropriate additional protective security measures shall be maintained for a period of time as a result of heightened risk of a security incident.
  • Security level 3  means the level for which further specific protective security measures shall be maintained for a limited period of time when a security incident is probable or imminent, although it may not be possible to identify the specific target.

Security Levels For Liberian Flagged Vessels

Security Level 3

Indian Ocean, East Africa, and coastal waters -  MSA 01/2023, MSA 02/2018, MSA 09/2023

  • Somalia
  • Djibouti
  • Yemen
  • Sudan

Security Level 2

Israel and coastal waters -  MSA 05/2023

Gulf of Guinea and coastal waters - MSA 03/2023

  • Angola
  • Guinea
  • Ghana
  • Nigeria
  • Benin
  • Cameroon
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Ivory Coast
  • Togo
  • Gabon
  • Republic of Congo
  • Sao Tome and Principle

Americas - Security Advisory - MSA 02/2023

  • Venezuela
Southeast Asia and coastal waters -  MSA 06/2023MSA 03/2017

Maritime Security Bulletins

Maritime Security Bulletins are issued to advise Liberian Registry vessels, owners, operators, and masters regarding specific security incidents. These bulletins can provide a valuable reference for the latest tactics used by pirates, hi-jackers, and drug traffickers.

Americas

Black Sea

Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Arabian Sea

Libya

South East Asia

Sudan

West Africa, Gulf of Guinea