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Maritime Security Advisory 03 of 2019 Restriction in engaging Indian seafarers on vessels trading solely in Gulf of Guinea-reg
Applicable to:
Ship Owners, Ship Managers, Shipping Agents, RPSL Agents, Ship Masters, Seafarers, Charterers, Ship Builders, Ship Breakers Association, Classification Societies recognized by Directorate General of Shipping, Non-exclusive Survey companies, Insurance Companies, Coastal State including Administrations of Union territories/Islands and Maritime Boards.
Effective Date:
2019-08-04
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Piracy Threat in Gulf of Guinea — IMO GISIS reports
Piracy and armed robbery attacks in the Gulf of Guinea are increasing, with incidents of vessel hijacking, cargo theft, and crew kidnapping. Indian seafarers are being selectively targeted.
- Incidents (2009-2018): 555
- Hijacked ships (2018): 3
- Crew held hostage (2018): 86
2. Restriction on Indian Seafarers
RPSL agents are instructed to not engage Indian seafarers on coastal vessels trading solely within the ports of Benin, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea.
II/4 Regulation for Prevention of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships
Important Note
All stakeholders are advised to take note of this advisory and act accordingly.
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