Advanfort Threat Analysis Center, 31 May 2013 6 June 2013
The Advanfort Threat Analysis Center issued a piracy threat analysis report for the period of 31 May 2013 – 6 June 2013.
There were 5 incidents reported worldwide this week with one incident reported late.
One vessel was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden, but was later released after the intervention of a coalition warship.
Threat level in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden remains moderate. However, with the southwest monsoon season starting, adverse weather conditions may start to have an impact on sea states.
More specifically:
1. Nigeria: Chemical tanker fired upon 3 June in position 04:42N – 008:19E, approximately 2.5NM north of James Town, in the Calabar River.
2. Egypt: Bulk carrier robbed 27 May in position 31:12N – 029:46E, at the El Dekheila Anchorage, Alexandria Port.
3. Gulf of Aden: Dhow hijacked 5 June in position 11:36N – 049:15E approximately 20NM north of Bosasso, Somalia.
4. Indonesia: Tanker reported an attempted boarding 3 June in position 03:55N – 098:46E, at the Belawan Anchorage.
5. Indonesia: Bulk carrier boarded 3 June in position 01:10S – 117:15E, at the Muara Jawa Anchorage, Samarinda.
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Source: Advanfort
