Gulf of Aden IRTC Japanese Convoy Schedule
April 2011 In April 2011 the Government of Japan (GOJ) provides escort operations by Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) for vessels in accordance with the schedule below.Please note that due to an increase in piracy activity, the easternmost rendezvous point "C" has been moved further eastwards.Westbound convoys, rendezvous point "C": 14 55 N - 054 38 E: 05 April, 0500Z 14 April, 0500Z 21 April, 1500Z 30 April, 0500ZEastbound convoys, rendezvous point "A": 11 50 N - 045 00 E: 02 April, 1500Z 11 April, 1500Z 16 April, 1500Z 27 April, 1500ZConvoy speed The base speed is 12 knots.Joining instructions Application for JMSDF escort operation must be made directly to the GOJ, which is a separate procedure from the application to MSCHOA. Merchant vessels that wish to apply for JMSDF escort operation should visit http://www.mlit.go.jp/en/maritime/maritime_fr2_000000.html and follow the application procedure.Source: EU NAVFOR
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