Maritime Security Advisory for vessels operating in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman regions-reg

Applicable to: All Indian ships operating in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman regions

Effective Date: Immediate

Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

In light of the evolving situation in the region, the following security measures are advised:

1.1: Carry out thorough checks for attached foreign objects on the ship's hull at regular intervals and prior to departure from port/anchorage.
1.2: Maintain strict vigilance and implement strict access control onboard while alongside or at anchorage.
1.3: Do not allow unidentified crafts to approach or secure alongside the ship. Maintain adequate safe distance at all times.
1.4: Maintain sharp lookout and report sighting of suspicious vessels, small crafts, or floating objects in the vicinity. Maintain adequate safety distance from them.
1.5: Plan transits through the area during daylight hours, if feasible.
1.6: Use ship's whistle, loud hailer, ship's alarm bell, or fire main to ward off approach of suspicious boats.
1.7: Maintain higher readiness for damage control systems and firefighting systems onboard.
1.8: All tankers must ensure that all cargo tanks are kept inerted at all times.
1.9: Give wide berth to any suspicious object.
1.10: Conduct LSA/FF drills prior to entering/leaving the affected region and brief officers/crew members properly.
1.11: Establish communication and exchange information with other Indian flag vessels and Indian warships/aircraft in the region, if available.
1.12: Report details of any suspicious incidents to appropriate authorities and coordinate with security agencies as instructed.

Report any untoward incidents/events to the following:

Important Note

All Indian ships are advised to maintain heightened security alert commensurate with the prevailing situation in the region.

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