The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), in conjunction with Witherbys have released the 6th edition of the publication: Drug Trafficking and Drug Abuse On Board Ship: Guidelines for Owners and Masters on Preparation, Prevention, Protection and Response.

This edition has been fully updated to offer guidance on how to protect vessels and crews, and reduce the risk of drug trafficking occurring on board. It also provides advice on how to respond when faced with drug trafficking and drug abuse at sea. The guidelines also examine the various impacts and implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Commercial shipping is one of the principle methods of transporting illegal drugs throughout the world – with ports and shipping companies in the frontline against the importation of these drugs.

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