Gulf of Aden IRTC Japanese Convoy Schedule September 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:
Convoy schedule
Westbound convoys, rendezvous point “B”: 14 28 N – 053 00 E:
01 September, 1400Z
10 September, 1500Z
14 September, 1500Z
22 September, 1400Z
26 September, 1400Z
Eastbound convoys, rendezvous point “A”: 11 50 N – 045 00 E:
05 September, 1400Z
12 September, 1500Z
20 September, 1400Z
24 September, 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 Somalia