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MARITIME SECURITY ADVISORY TO SHIPS / VESSELS TRANSITING GULF OF ADEN Coastal State including Administrators of Union territories
Applicable to:
Ship Owners, Ship Managers, Shipping Agents, Ship Masters, Charterers, Ship Builders, Ship Breakers Associations, Classification Societies, Non-exclusive Survey Companies, Insurance Companies, Coastal State including Administrators of Union territories / Islands and Maritime boards, Major and Minor Ports, Sailing and Fishing Vessels Associations, Allied Offices of Directorate General of Shipping, National Hydrographic Office (NHO)
Effective Date:
26th February, 2009
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Piracy Threat and Indian Naval Presence
The Gulf of Aden faces a spate of piracy attacks. Indian naval ships, along with other international forces, are providing escort services and patrolling the area.
2. Indian Flagged Ships and Convoy Protection
Indian flagged merchant vessels and vessels with Indian interests/ carrying Indian crewmembers should transit the area strictly under convoy protection to avoid untoward incidents.
- Action: Transit the Gulf of Aden under convoy protection.
DG Shipping Contact: For information regarding merchant ships likely to avail of the security cover provided by the Indian warship.
Important Note
Anti-piracy cover by Indian Naval vessels is limited to the area in their vicinity. Unprotected transits may result in serious consequences.
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