Security updates - Gulf of Aden
Security Alert - Gulf of Aden
26.08.08
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organisation (UKMTO) based in Dubai has released a flash alert.
In its alert, UKMTO advises the following:
- There is extremely high activity in the Gulf of Aden over the past few days with 3 vessels taken and 2 attacked. Of the 5 vessels, 2 were attacked on the morning of 21 August 2008.
- It is strongly advised that vessels transiting the region maintain 35 - 40nm off the Yemen coast and keep clear of the area bounded by 12 40N 046 40E south to Somali Coast and from 14 30N 53 00E south to Socotra, remaining at the very least 50nm from the island.
- It must be pointed out, however, that the last incident with the Chemical Tanker Irene took place north of the Northern Attack line. UKMTO will be monitoring this closely.
- Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 will continue to patrol the region.
In the event of an incident, members are advised to contact UKMTO immediately as part of the UKMTO Merchant Vessel Voluntary Reporting Scheme.
Directions on the reporting format are as follows:
21 August 2008
Royal Navy MTO Merchant Vessel Voluntary Reporting Scheme
Ships of any flag or ownership are invited to report, on a voluntary basis only, to the UK Royal Navy Maritime Trade Operations team on passing the following reference points:
a. Suez for vessels entering or leaving the Region via the Red Sea
b. 5S for ships entering or leaving the Region via the Indian Ocean (SOUTH)
c. 78E for ships entering or leaving the Region via the Indian Ocean (EAST)
The initial report should contain the following:
- Ship Name
- IRCS (International Radio Call Sign)
- Flag
- IMO number
- MMSI
- Inmarsat telephone number including satellite prefix
- Telex and fax number
- Email address
- Name of Company having day-to-day management
- Type of Ship
- Date/time of current position course and speed
- Itinerary in the region with route way points and destination port(s)
- British personnel onboard (if any)
Subsequently, ships are requested to report their noon positions and speed, actual departure times and estimated arrival times at ports and destination when outward bound from the defined area. All timings are requested in UTC and the preferred method of communication is e-mail.
Telephone: +971 50 552 3215, fax: +971 4 306 5710, email: [email protected]
Source: Singapore Shipping Association
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Security updates - Gulf of Aden 11 Sep 2008
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Piracy - suggested corridor through the Gulf of Aden (update)
Piracy - suggested corridor through the Gulf of Aden
Friday 12 September 2008
Due to the increase in the number of attacks in the Gulf of Aden, the Commander, US Naval Central Command, has directed the establishment of a Maritime Security Patrol Area (MSPA) in the Gulf of Aden. A force of Coalition Navy warships will patrol the area, and aircraft will fly in the airspace above.
The MSPA is being established in support of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) ongoing efforts. Coalition actions will give the IMO time to work out international preventative efforts that will ultimately lead to a long-term solution.
Coalition ships are in the area as part of the Coalition’s continual presence in this region. While they have conducted routine operations in the area in the past, the establishment of the MSPA will focus the efforts to counter destabilising activities in the region and improve security while long-term initiatives mature.
Coordinates of suggested corridor through the Gulf of Aden:
Waypoint: 12 15N 045E
Waypoint: 12 35N 045E
Waypoint: 13 35N 049E
Waypoint: 13 40N 049E
Waypoint: 14 10N 050E
Waypoint: 14 15N 050E
Waypoint: 14 35N 053E
Waypoint: 14 45N 053E
For further information please contact Capt Tom Hastings,
Maritime Liaison Office, Kingdom of Bahrain, Work: +973-1785-3927 Cell: +973-3944-2117
In addition to contacting the Maritime Liaison Office, ships in the area are strongly encouraged to report any suspicious behaviour or unusual activity through the following channels:
Coalition Maritime Forces (CMF)
Vessels may contact CMF vessels directly via Channel 16 or the CMF telephone hotline (+973 1781 2951).
UK Maritime & Trade Office (UKMTO)
The UKMTO office in Dubai also acts as a point of contact for industry liaison with CMF.
UKMTO also administers the Voluntary Reporting Scheme, under which merchant vessels are encouraged to send daily reports, providing their position and ETA at their next port whilst transiting the region bound by Suez, 78°E and 5°S. UKMTO Dubai subsequently tracks vessels and the positional information is passed to CMF headquarters.
Emerging and relevant information affecting commercial traffic can then be passed directly to ships, rather than by company offices, improving responsiveness to any incident and saving time.
Vessels that wish to participate in the Voluntary Reporting Scheme may submit daily reports by email to [email protected] or [email protected].
Royal Navy MTO Merchant Vessel Voluntary Reporting Scheme
Ships of any flag or ownership are invited to report, on a voluntary basis only, to the UK Royal Navy Maritime Trade Operations team on passing the following reference points:
a - Suez for vessels entering or leaving the Region via the Red Sea
b - 5S for ships entering or leaving the Region via the Indian Ocean (SOUTH)
c - 78E for ships entering or leaving the Region via the Indian Ocean (EAST)
The initial report should contain the following:
- Ship Name
- IRCS (International Radio Call Sign)
- Flag
- IMO number
- MMSI
- Inmarsat telephone number including satellite prefix
- Telex and fax number
- Email address
- Name of Company having day-to-day management
- Type of Ship
- Date/time of current position course and speed
- Itinerary in the region with route way points and destination port(s)
- British personnel onboard (if any)
Subsequently, ships are requested to report their noon positions and speed, actual departure times and estimated arrival times at ports and destination when outward bound from the defined area. All timings are requested in UTC and the preferred method of communication is e-mail.
Telephone: +971 50 552 3215, fax: +971 4 306 5710, email: [email protected]
Source: UK P&I CLUB (Loss Prevention)
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Πειρατεία Κόλπος Αντεν, Σομαλία
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ΕΝΩΣΙΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ ΕΦΟΠΛΙΣΤΩΝ
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Θέμα: Περιστατικά πειρατείας στον Κόλπο του Aden και τις ακτές της Σομαλίας
Εν συνεχεία της υπ’ αριθμ. 6373 από 28/11/08 εγκυκλίου μας, έχομε την τιμή να σας γνωρίσουμε ότι το επιχειρησιακό σχέδιο ATALANTA ετέθη σε ισχύ από 8/12/08. Στις ναυτιλιακές εταιρίες και τα πλοία συνίσταται να είναι σε συχνή επαφή με το Κέντρο Επιχειρήσεων στην ηλεκτρονική διεύθυνση: www.MSCHOA.ORG το οποίο προσφέρει τη δυνατότητα για:
- Ανταλλαγή ναυτιλιακών πληροφοριών.
- Γνωστοποίηση της κινήσεως των πλοίων.
- Αναφορά περιστατικών πειρατικών επιθέσεων.
- Παροχή οδηγιών στους πλοιάρχους των εμπορικών πλοίων.
- Ενημέρωση για ισχύοντα μέτρα συναγερμού.
Συνημμένως σας αποστέλλομε και την αρχική Οδηγία του Κέντρου Επιχειρήσεων προς τη ναυτιλιακή κοινότητα που δραστηριοποιείται στον Κόλπο του Aden, ενώ θα σας τηρούμε ενήμερους για τις συμπληρωματικές Οδηγίες του Κέντρου που θα ακολουθήσουν.
Παρακαλούμε για την ενημέρωσή σας, καθώς και των πλοιάρχων των υπό τη διαχείρισή σας πλοίων.
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