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For the period 7 November - 7 December 2011 The Office of Naval Intelligence issues Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report for the period 3 Oct - 19 2 Nov 2011.The Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) message provides information on threats to, and criminal action against, merchant vessels worldwide in the last 30 days. This report is produced primarily to inform merchant mariners and naval forces.To view the WTS Report, click here.Source: ONI

Possible pirate mother ship activity noted yesterday Please be advised that the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) has issued the following advisory:"Possible pirate mother ship activity noted at 1151Z on 6 December 2011 near position 15-27N 058-43E, approximately 272NM southeast of Salalah, Oman in the Arabian Sea. This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours. Possible pirate mother ship activity noted at 0705Z on 6 December 2011 near position 20-28N 064-47E, approximately 640NM northeast of Salalah, Oman in the Arabian Sea. This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours."The Maritime Administrator would take this opportunity to again urge all vessels operating in the High Risk Area to actively implement recommended Best Management Practices for anti-piracy measures as follows:Prepare the crew (refer to Marshall Islands MG-2-11-12); Harden the ship before the ship enters the High Risk Area (HRA); When entering the HRA from the direction of either the Suez Canal, the Arabian Gulf at 26N, the south at 15S or from the east at 78E: o Register the ship with the MSCHOA (http://www.mschoa.org /+44 (0) 1923 958545); o Report to the UKMTO ([email protected] / +971 505 523 215); o Advise whether ...

High riskarea of being attacked by pirates and criminal elements The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has issued the following piracy update from the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) to all ships transiting off Nigeria, off Benin and Gulf of Guinea:Information available to ONI indicates tankers and supply boats, specifically those with US interests, operating in the Gulf of Guinea are at a heightened risk of being attacked by pirates and criminal elements operating in the region.This heightened and specific risk will remain, at minimum, from now until 25 December. Gulf of Guinea pirates and criminal elements possess intent, capability, and are actively planning on attacking tankers and/or supply boats during this timeframe. All vessels are advised to be extra vigilant and maintain anti piracy measures when transiting this area and adhere to the latest BMP recommendations.Source: IMB

For the period 24- 30 November 2011 The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) issues Piracy Analysis and Warning Weekly (PAWW) Report (Horn of Africa) for the period 27 October - 2 November 2011.The Piracy Analysis and Warning Weekly (PAWW) Report is a review of recent Somali piracy incidents and an outlook on threats around the Horn of Africa.Somali piracy incidents are now occurring at low levels. There were two piracy incidents in this one-week period: two fired-upon incidents.For more information, click here.Source: ONI

For the period 31 Oct - 30 N ov 2011 The Office of Naval Intelligence issues Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report for the period 3 Oct - 19 2 Nov 2011.The Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) message provides information on threats to, and criminal action against, merchant vessels worldwide in the last 30 days. This report is produced primarily to inform merchant mariners and naval forces.To view the WTS Report, click here.Source: ONI

For the period 27 October - 2 November 2011 The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) issues Piracy Analysis and Warning Weekly (PAWW) Report (Horn of Africa) for the period 27 October - 2 November 2011.The Piracy Analysis and Warning Weekly (PAWW) Report is a review of recent Somali piracy incidents and an outlook on threats around the Horn of Africa.Somali piracy incidents are now occurring at moderate levels. There were five piracy incidents in this one-week period: one hijacking and four attacks.For more information, click here.Source: ONI

For the period 3 Oct - 2 N ov 2011 The Office of Naval Intelligence issues Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report for the period 3 Oct - 19 2 Nov 2011.The Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) message provides information on threats to, and criminal action against, merchant vessels worldwide in the last 30 days. This report is produced primarily to inform merchant mariners and naval forces.To view the WTS Report, click here.Source: ONI

For the period 13-19 October 2011 The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) issues Piracy Analysis and Warning Weekly (PAWW) Report (Horn of Africa) for the period 13-19 October 2011.The Piracy Analysis and Warning Weekly (PAWW) Report is a review of recent Somali piracy incidents and an outlook on threats around the Horn of Africa.Somali piracy incidents are now occurring at moderate levels. There were five piracy incidents in this one-week period: five attacks.For more information, click here.Source: ONI

For the period 20 Sept - 19 Oct 2011. The Office of Naval Intelligence issues Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report for the period 20 Sept - 19 Oct 2011.The Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) message provides information on threats to, and criminal action against, merchant vessels worldwide in the last 30 days. This report is produced primarily to inform merchant mariners and naval forces.To view the WTS Report, click here.Source: ONI

Two merchant vessels reported coming under fire The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) has issued the following advisories:"A merchant vessel reported coming under fire at 1159Z on 28 September 2011 in position 1418N 04250E, approximately 70nm Northwest of Mocha, Yemen. This area will remain high risk for the next 24-48 hours.""A second merchant vessel reported coming under fire at 1258Z on 28 September 2011 in position 1402N 04253E, approximately 70nm Northwest of Mocha, Yemen. This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours.The Maritime Administrator would take this opportunity to again urge all vessels operating in the High Risk Area to actively implement recommended Best Management Practices for anti-piracy measures as follows:Prepare the crew (refer to Marshall Islands MG-2-11-12); Harden the ship before the ship enters the High Risk Area (HRA); When entering the HRA from the direction of either the Suez Canal, the Arabian Gulf at 26N, the south at 15S or from the east at 78E:o Register the ship with the MSCHOA (http://www.mschoa.org /+44 (0) 1923 958545);o Report to the UKMTO ([email protected] / +971 505 523 215);o Advise whether private armed security is being used; ando Continue to provide daily reports of ship's position, ...