Tag: Update

Reporting period: 29 December 2011 to 04 January 2012 OverviewDuring the reporting period of 29 December 2011 to 04 January 2012 pirate activity against vessels has increased, but is still less than the same time last year. Two vessels were attacked (Alert 001 and Alert 002) and 3 vessels were approached (NSC 1/12) in the Gulf of Aden (GOA). As well, areas of suspicious activity are noted in the IRTC (NSC 20/11), and in the north Arabian Sea. Details can be found on our Alert Details webpage, the link can be found here: http://www.shipping.nato.int/Pages/AllAlerts.aspxMasters are advised to be vigilant as Pirate Attack Groups (PAGs) are active and waiting for the opportunity to attack merchant ships. Specific areas of concern are indicated on the PAG Map.Masters are reminded that the threat of piracy is always present in the High Risk Area (HRA) and are advised to implement self-protection measures as recommended in Best Management Practices (BMP4). Prudent and timely application of BMP can make the important difference of being approached, attacked, or being pirated. Southern Red Sea (SRS)/Bab Al Mandeb (BAM) / Gulf of Aden (GOA)/Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC)The wave height in the GOA and BAM has decreased, contributing to ...