For reporting period 2 January – 8 January 2014
The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) has issued Piracy Analysis and Warning Report for the past week, 2 January – 8 January 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 pirate attacks 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 were two reported ship boardings and one reported kidnapping 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.
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The PAWW Reports are posted each week on the ONI Portal and can be found at: http://www.oni.navy.mil/Intelligence_Community/piracy.htm