For reporting period 30 January – 05 February 2014
The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) has issued Piracy Analysis and Warning Report for the past week, 30 January – 05 February 2014. The PAWW Report is a review of recent piracy and maritime crime incidents around the Horn of Africa and the Gulf of Guinea.
Horn of Africa – Piracy Events Over Past Week
Pirate and maritime crime activity in East African waters is at low levels. There were no reported ship attacks or piracy events reported during this one-week period.
Gulf of Guinea – Piracy Events Over Past Week
Pirate and maritime crime activity in West African waters is at a moderate level. There was one reported ship boarding and one reported kidnapping event during this one-week period.
SURFACE CURRENTS:
The Northern Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden currents are variable with most areas having average speed of 1 knot. The Mozambique Channel currents are variable having average speed of 2 knots. Currents speeds along the Somali basin are northeasterly averaging between 1-2 knots.
SYNOPTIC DISCUSSION:
The Northeastern Monsoonal pattern continues to influence the entire region. High pressure over the Arabian Peninsula is producing fair winds and seas.
For more details, please click at: ONI – PAWW Report
The PAWW Reports are posted weekly on the ONI Portal and can be found at:
http://www.oni.navy.mil/Intelligence_Community/piracy.htm
