Maritime Security Advisory - Best Management Practices (BMP) to deter piracy and enhance maritime security off the coast of West Africa including the Gulf of Guinea - reg.

**Summary of DGS Circular 2 of 2020: Maritime Security Advisory**

Applicable to: All seafarers, ship owners, ship managers, RPSL agents, shipping agents, ship master, and charterers

Effective Date: 01.04.2020

Superseded Circulars: NT Wing Piracy circular 04 of 2019, 03 of 2019, 01 of 2019, and 01 of 2018

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Best Management Practices (BMP)

The Directorate has issued new BMP specific to West Africa including the Gulf of Guinea. All seafarers and stakeholders are advised to comply with these BMP while operating in the region.

BMP Version: 1 (March 2020)
Applicable Regions: West Africa including the Gulf of Guinea
Enclosure: BMP West Africa

2. Compliance and Implementation

All seafarers, ship owners, ship managers, and other stakeholders must comply with the new BMP while operating in the specified regions. Companies should ensure their Masters and crew are familiar with the BMP and implement the recommended measures.

Compliance Deadline: Immediate
Implementation Steps: Review and update voyage plans, conduct risk assessments, and brief crew on the new BMP

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Important Note

Non-compliance with the new BMP may result in severe consequences, including violence, injury, or death to crew members, damage to ships, and seizure of cargo.

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