This report is a part of the project “Minimizing Risks of Maritime Oil Transport by Holistic Safety Strategies” (MIMIC) work package 3. Work package 3 (WP3) is concentrated on maritime security issues, especially the identification of security threats and evaluation of security risks in the Baltic Sea area. In the previous phases of WP3, literature review was published on general security issues in 2012 and a report of the results of an interview and survey study was published in 2013.

This report is a continuation to the previous reports. In this report, the general views on maritime security are examined, and the most essential measures for security threats from MIMIC WP3’s perspective are introduced. Material for this study has been collected by means of theme interviews, web-based survey, Delphi study and workshops.

At the moment, the Baltic Sea region is a relatively stable, peaceful and controlled area. However, based on the results of the study, it seems the security threats, such as smuggling of weapons or drugs, thefts, vandalism, human trafficking and smuggling, violent crimes, illegal fishing, illegal discharge and illegal environmental activism occur in the Baltic Sea region. Still, the prevalence for the most of these threats is low. Smuggling of drugs and weapons and human trafficking in the Baltic Sea are problems that should be noticed.

In conclusion, the situational awareness and national and international co-operation between the authorities and other actors seem to greatly contribute to the overall security. Situation awareness and co-operation help the Baltic Sea states to better prepare for security threats, existing as well as potential ones, and thus guarantee a safe living environment for the people in the Baltic Sea region.