Gulf of Aden IRTC Japanese Convoy Schedule for October 2010 (updated)
The Government of Japan (GOJ) provides the escort operation by Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) for vessels in accordance with the schedule below. Due to the increasing number of piracy activities in the east of GOA,the Japanese Ministry of Defence hasdecided to extend the escortsfurther to the east, to new position (point “C”).
Convoy schedule
Westbound convoys, rendezvous point “C”: 1455 N – 05438 E:
07 October 2010, 1500Z
12 October 2010, 1500Z
21 October 2010, 0500Z
26 October 2010, 0500Z
Eastbound convoys, rendezvous point “A”: 11 50 N – 045 00 E:
01 October 2010, 1500Z
10 October 2010, 0500Z
18 October 2010, 1500Z
23 October 2010, 1500Z
31 October 2010, 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 www.mlit.go.jp/maritime/gaikoh/pirate/HP_English.docand follow the application procedure.
Further information
For further information, please contact the Anti-Piracy Contact and Co-ordination 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