Gulf of Aden IRTC Japanese Convoy Schedule November 2010
The Government of Japan (GOJ) has announced that escort operations will be provided by Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) in accordance with schedule below.
Escort schedule
Westbound (start “C”)
03 November 2010, 0500Z
13 November 2010, 1500Z
18 November 2010, 1500Z
28 November 2010, 0500Z
Eastbound (start “A”)
08 November 10, 1500Z
16 November 10, 0500Z
25 November 10, 1500Z
Rendezvous positions
“A” 11-50N, 045-00E
“C” 14-55N, 054-38E (East of IRTC)
Speed
The base speed will be 12 knots.
Joining instructions
Application for JMSDF escort operation must be made directly to the GOJ. Merchant vessels wishing to apply for JMSDF escort operation should visit http://www.mlit.go.jp/maritime/gaikoh/pirate/HP_English.docand follow the application procedure.
For further information, please contact directly to 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