“High Risk Area” status for the western parts of the Indian Ocean maintained by the Norwegian Maritime Authority

The international shipping organisations are removing the High Risk Are (HRA) status for the western parts of the Indian Ocean from 1 January 2023.

The NMA has decided to wait and observe the development and activity in these port areas and maintain a raised MARSEC/ISPS level for Norwegian-flagged ships on level 2. For more information, see Security level for Norwegian ships - the Norwegian Maritime Authority