NATO Shipping Center launches a Piracy Alert Map
NATO Shipping Center has launched a new initiative on the NSC webpage. The so-called “Alert Map” will make the work of Masters and Company Security Officers (CSO) easier when they have to choose routes through the pirate infested waters. The “Alert Map” can be foundon the Operation Ocean Shield subpage, and on there will be posted the latest piracy relatedalerts, in co-operation with MSCHOA.
This geographical presentation of the alerts makes it easier for shipowners, operators and charterers to get an overview of the situation in the Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin and NW Indian Ocean, asit will contain the latest week to 10 days of piracy activity, making it easier to see the hotspots on the map.
The map reflects all piracy events dating back to and including 2008, and will be updated on normal work days; To see the latest updated version click here.
Source: NATO Shipping Center