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Maritime Security Advisory to ships/vessels transiting Gulf of Aden
Applicable to:
All Indian flag ships, ships with Indian crew, and relevant stakeholders
Effective Date:
24th September, 2009
Superseded Circulars:
MSN 14 of 2009
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Piracy Threat in Gulf of Aden
Media reports indicate specific threats to Indian ships and Indian seafarers by Al Qaida-type groups in the Gulf of Aden and on the Somali coast.
2. Transit Restrictions
All Indian ships and ships with Indian crewmembers are not to transit the piracy-affected areas in the Gulf of Aden and Somali waters without the Indian Naval Escort services.
Important Note
This information must be disseminated to all members immediately.
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