Gulf of Aden IRTC Japanese Convoy Schedule – December 2010
In December 2010 the Government of Japan (GOJ) will provide escort operations by the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) for vessels in accordance with the schedule below:
Convoy schedule
Westbound convoys, rendezvous point “B”: 14 28 N – 053 00 E:
05 December, 1400Z
09 December, 1500Z
16 December, 1500Z
20 December, 1400Z
28 December, 1400Z
Eastbound convoys, rendezvous point “A”: 11 50 N – 045 00 E:
03 December, 1400Z
17 December, 1500Z
14 December, 1400Z
18 December, 1400Z
26 December, 1400Z
30 December, 1400Z
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 www.mlit.go.jp/maritime/gaikoh/pirate/HP_English.doc and follow the application procedure.
Further information
For further information, please contact the Anti-Piracy Contact and Coordination Office, Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MILT), Japan:
Tel: +81-3-5253-8932
Fax: +81-3-5253-1643 Email: [email protected]
Source: EU NAVFOR
