Russia Bolsters Port Security Amid Rising Threats

Russian authorities are enhancing security measures at ports, employing divers and technological inspections to counter the growing threats to merchant shipping and infrastructure. A government directive mandates thorough checks for foreign objects and explosives on vessels arriving at seaports, reflecting heightened vigilance.

In a proactive response to escalating threats to merchant shipping and infrastructure, Russian authorities are implementing stringent security measures at their ports. This initiative, revealed in a letter obtained by Reuters, involves deploying divers to inspect the underside of vessels.

The directive, originating from the Russian transport ministry and the federal agency for sea and river transport (ROSMORRECHFLOT), mandates that sea port captains notify shipowners about the necessity of inspecting all arriving vessels for foreign objects and explosives.

Inspections will use both divers and telemetric equipment to conduct underwater examinations, underscoring the government's heightened security posture.