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Maritime Security Advisory for Indian Flag vessels transiting Mallaca Strait and South East Asia.
Applicable to:
Ship Owners, Ship Managers, Shipping Agents, Ship Masters, Charterers, Ship Builders, Ship Breakers Association, Classification Societies, Non exclusive Survey companies, Insurance Companies, Coastal State including Administrators of Union territories/ Islands and Maritime Boards.
Effective Date:
23.03.2015
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Security Measures
Indian flag vessels are advised to take necessary precautionary measures when navigating the Malacca Strait and South East Asia due to reported incidents of hijacking and armed robbery.
- Measures: Be extra cautious, especially at anchorage during hours of darkness. Pirates may be armed with guns, knives, or machetes.
- Action: Report any suspicious activity to the nearest coastal state authority or the International Maritime Bureau.
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