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Providing guidance on anchorages for vessels in Dubai waters The Republic of the Marshall Islands issued a Marine Safety Advisory No. 68-11 referring to all Regional Marine Safety Offices, Nautical Inspectors, Masters, Owners and Agents for Dubai Anchorages Regulation.Dubai Maritime City Authority has issued a Maritime Bulletin (DMCAMB0111) titled Dubai Anchorages Regulation (attached) to provide guidance on anchorages for vessels in Dubai waters which extends to the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).All vessels flying all flags are required to follow the updated regulations published there in effective immediately. However, to allow everyone to get used to the new rule, the DMCA will not actively enforce fees, fines, etc. until effective 1 August 2011.For further information, click here.Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands

With the development of Maritime Sector Strategy Government and non-government entities working in the maritime sector of Dubai and associated with it, are reaching the final stages of the development of a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind maritime sector strategy (MSS) for the Emirate.The MSS will help Dubai lay the foundation for the creation of a sustainable and competitive maritime offering that will position Dubai at par with world leading maritime centers. In a meeting that was held recently at the headquarters of Dubai Maritime City Authority by representatives from the strategy development teams involved in the project, it was announced that 80% of the strategy has been completed.The main goals and strategic aims of the new strategy are developed in line with the overall Dubai Strategic Plan, and are designed to support that strategy, in making Dubai a center of excellence in all aspects of the maritime industry.Source: Seatrade Asia

Group of diplomats has been established in Dubai Outside the glare of media, a tri-nation monitoring group of diplomats has been established in Dubai to brainstorm ways of rescuing sailors on board ships that Somali pirates have hijacked."We held our first meeting on Sunday in which Consul Generals of Yemen and the Philippines participated to monitor and consider ways to bring back the sailors of our respective countries, currently being held by the Somali pirates," said Sanjay Verma, Indian Consul-General.Mr. Verma hoped diplomats from Bangladesh, Tanzania and Pakistan would also join this group, as nationals from these countries were also aboard some of the hijacked ships.Somali pirates are holding 53 Indian sailors captive on board five ships: the MV Iceberg, the MV Suez, the MT Asphalt Venture, the MT Savina Caylyn and the MV Sinin.After the success in freeing the hijacked RAK Afrikana on Wednesday, the Dubai-based diplomats are now looking at ways to replicate that success. "During its deliberations, the group arrived at the conclusion that a media outcry when negotiations are under way usually encourages the hijackers to hike the ransom," said Mr. Verma.Negotiations are on with the pirates for the release of sailors on board the MV ...