Hamburg, Germany – The Container Ship Safety Forum (CSSF) is pleased to welcome RISK4SEA as a new Associated Member of the forum.
CSSF is an industry-led organisation dedicated to improving safety in container shipping through collaboration, data sharing, and the development of practical guidance. The admission of RISK4SEA strengthens the forum’s work by adding specialist expertise in maritime risk management, PSC intelligence and data‑driven safety performance.
RISK4SEA provides maritime risk assessment and PSC intelligence services, supporting owners, operators and insurers with data‑driven analysis, benchmarking and real‑time risk assessment. By joining the CSSF, RISK4SEA aims to contribute analytical capability and actionable intelligence that support proactive safety management and improved decision‑making.
Commenting on the new membership, Søren Thuen, First Chairman of the CSSF, said:
“We are pleased to welcome RISK4SEA as an Associated Member of the CSSF. Their expertise in risk assessment and data‑driven analysis complements the forum’s work on improving safety performance. Their contribution supports our shared objective of strengthening transparency, learning and continuous improvement across the industry.”
Apostolos (Apo) Belokas, CEO of RISK4SEA, added:
“RISK4SEA is closely aligned with the CSSF’s mission to enhance safety performance through collaboration, transparency and data‑driven decision‑making. As a PSC intelligence platform operating at the intersection of regulatory performance, benchmarking and real‑time risk assessment, we see the CSSF as a valuable forum for contributing actionable insight and supporting the transition from reactive compliance to proactive risk management.”
About RISK4SEA
RISK4SEA is a maritime risk management and PSC intelligence platform providing data‑driven insights, benchmarking and real‑time risk assessment. The company supports ship operators and managers in preparing for PSC inspections, identifying performance gaps and transitioning from reactive compliance to proactive risk management.
As an Associated Member of the CSSF, RISK4SEA contributes analytical capability and actionable intelligence that support transparency, comparability and improved safety outcomes across the container shipping industry.
About the CSSF
Launched in 2014 and incorporated as a registered association in 2018, the Container Ship Safety Forum e.V. (CSSF) is an international industry association and global business-to-business network dedicated to improving safety performance and management practices in the container shipping industry.
CSSF members collaborate by measuring, reporting, benchmarking, sharing best practices, and engaging with key industry stakeholders.
The 32 ordinary member companies of the CSSF represent more than 50 percent of the worldwide available TEU capacity on fully cellular container vessels.
Media contact
Runa A. Skarbø
CSSF Secretariat
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