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Security
By Pradeep Balakrishnan
Significant trends for the Risk Areas:
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The threat of piracy in the Gulf of Aden / Horn of Africa area has much reduced and there was no reported incident during the month. The conflict in Yemen has causes an increase risk to merchant vessels in the Red sea/ Bab El Mandeb area, especially to the ones calling at Saudi ports. Vessels to exercise caution while transiting Red sea south of Jizan (Saudi Arabia)-area closer to the coast.
Increased migrant activities/ Search and Rescue operations off Libya is a major concern.
05 security incidents including one kidnapping were reported in West Africa/Gulf of Guinea Maritime crime area during the month which shows a slight improvement. Vessels being guided on route planning basis recent incidents/ hot spots. Escort boat being arranged for Nigerian port approaches. Armed team being employed onbd during stay off Lome and Cotonou. Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) working on implementation of earlier proposed ‘Deep Blue project’ which aims to provide security solutions within the Nigerian maritime domain to all vessels. As a temporary measure Nigerian navy armed team being employed onbd during Lagos anchorage stay.
Based on the current situation and the continued threat from pirates in the Gulf of Guinea, Danish National ISPS Coordination Authority has instructed Danish vessels to operate at ISPS Level 2 in the Gulf of Guinea.
Horn of Africa (Red Sea / Gulf of Aden / Arabian Sea):
There was no report of piracy incident during the month.
Hijacking Approach Attack Nil Nil Nil
Gulf of Guinea / West Africa:
There was no reported hijacking. There was a kidnapping incident from a local craft in Nigerian waters.
Hijacking Kidnap/Ransom Attack/ Robbery
Nil 01 04
Southeast Asia:
10 boarding incidents were reported in the area- 05 were in Singapore TSS and 04 incidents at Manila anchorage.
Hijacking
Nil
Attacks/ Boarding/ Armed Robbery
10
