April 2011
In April 2011 the Government of Japan (GOJ) provides escort operations by Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) for vessels in accordance with the schedule below.
Please note that due to an increase in piracy activity, the easternmost rendezvous point “C” has been moved further eastwards.
Westbound convoys, rendezvous point “C”: 14 55 N – 054 38 E:
05 April, 0500Z
14 April, 0500Z
21 April, 1500Z
30 April, 0500Z
Eastbound convoys, rendezvous point “A”: 11 50 N – 045 00 E:
02 April, 1500Z
11 April, 1500Z
16 April, 1500Z
27 April, 1500Z
Convoy speed
The base speed is 12 knots.
Joining instructions
Application for JMSDF escort operation must be made directly to the GOJ, which is a separate procedure from the application to MSCHOA. Merchant vessels that wish to apply for JMSDF escort operation should visit http://www.mlit.go.jp/en/maritime/maritime_fr2_000000.html and follow the application procedure.
Source: EU NAVFOR
