Pirate alerts

TO: All Ships Transiting / Calling West Coast of INDIA

“INDIAN AUTHORITIES ADVISORY”

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All merchant vessels entering Indian EEZ are advised that dense fishing activity may be encountered Off West Coast of India. Fishing is generally carried out by mechanized boats and single hull boats with outboard motors carrying 4-5 crews using long lines upto 50 Nm from coast. The vessels traversing the nets are likely to be approached by fishing boats for safeguarding nets and lines and should not be mistaken as skiffs and PAG’s. Masters of vessels to report any suspicious activity of fishing vessels immediately to MRCC (Mumbai) on telephone +91-22-24388065, 24316558, email: - , or . Also to report to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre at +60 3 2031 0014 / as the IMB PRC will liaise with Indian Authorities.
 
Any suspicious activity of skiffs/ boats to be photographed if possible. Merchant vessels with armed guards on board are to report presence of guards to Indian navy/ Coast Guard while transiting
Indian EEZ.

Ships are advised to report all piratical attacks and suspicious movements of craft to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
 
 
Duty Officer
IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC)
Tel:  +60 3 2078 5763/2031 0287 / 2031 3106
24 Hrs ANTI PIRACY HELPLINE: +60 3 2031 0014 (Manned 24 Hrs everyday)
Fax: +60 3 2078 5769
Tlx: MA34199
General E-mail:

Date of alert   : 02/03/2012 12:48:06
Alert type      : Alert Update
Location        : [018] SB - IO
Latitude        : 21 27 N
Longitude       : 062 37 E

---WARNING WARNING WARNING---

Alert number 018 / 2012.

At 1219 UTC / 02MAR12 / a MV is currently under attack by 1 skiff in position 21 27 N 062 37 E.

Update 2:

Owners of ROYAL GRACE received an email at 040923ZMAR12. Ship reports it is in position 1634N 5948E course 230. It states it is being taken to Somalia.
This confirms that ROYAL GRACE has been PIRATED.

Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating within 100 nautical miles of the position given in this report and maintain maximum CPA with any ship acting suspiciously.

Vessels should report to UKMTO Dubai ( or Telephone+971 50 552 3215) on entering the UKMTO Voluntary Reporting Area (VRA) bound by Suez,78E and 10S.
Thereafter vessels should report their position, course and speed daily.
Throughout the UKMTO VRA vessels should implement Self Protective (defensive) measures in accordance with Best Management Practices Version 4 dated August 2011, please see www.mschoa.org.
Upon receiving the vessels initial report, UKMTO will reply giving specific threat guidance relevant at the time.

Merchant vessels are requested to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO Dubai (+97 1505523215 - ).

A Merchant Vessel has come under attack on 021145ZMAR12 in position 2127N 06237E (about 150NM NE of Masirah).  It is uncertain as to whether the ship has been hijacked or not.  

Vessels transiting the area are to exercise extreme caution.

A piracy alert has been raised by the Maritime Security Centre.

Date of alert   : March 1, 2012
Alert type      : Suspect Vessel
Location        : [017] ARABIAN SEA 1705.4N 05808.8E
Latitude        : 17 09 N
Longitude       : 058 17 E

***WARNING WARNING WARNING***

Alert number 017 /2012

At 2135 UTC /01 MAR/a Pirate Action Group consisting of 2 boats and 3 skiffs  was reported in position 17 09N 058 17 E.

Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating within 100 nautical miles of the position given in this report and maintain maximum CPA with any ship acting suspiciously.

Vessels should report to UKMTO Dubai ( or Telephone+971 50 552 3215) on entering the UKMTO Voluntary Reporting Area (VRA) bound by Suez,78E and 10S.
Thereafter vessels should report their position, course and speed daily.
Throughout the UKMTO VRA vessels should implement Self Protective (defensive) measures in accordance with Best Management Practices Version 4 dated August 2011, please see www.mschoa.org.
Upon receiving the vessels initial report, UKMTO will reply giving specific threat guidance relevant at the time.

Merchant vessels are requested to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO Dubai (+97 1505523215 - ).

“ONI SPECIAL ADVISORY”

WARNING    WARNING    WARNING

PLEASE BE ADVISED:

Possible Pirate Mothership activity noted at 1230 UTC on 01 March 2012 near position 18:21N 057:05E, approximately 190Nm Northeast of Salalah, Oman.

Mariners are cautioned to avoid this area if possible as it will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours. 

IMB works closely with the US Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) to raise awareness and help masters understand the risks associated with piracy.

Ships are advised to report all piratical attacks and suspicious movements of craft to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Duty Officer

IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC)

Tel: +60 3 2078 5763/2031 0287 / 2031 3106

24 Hrs ANTI PIRACY HELPLINE: +60 3 2031 0014 (Manned 24 Hrs everyday)

Fax: +60 3 2078 5769

Tlx: MA34199

General E-mail:

Please take note that the IMB Alert/Warning No.017 dated 16 Jan 2012 for possible hijack of vessel has been downgraded and returned to" normal". It may appear that the threat may have been neutralize due to the very aggressive patrols by all the Authorities. The Centre appreciate the increase in patrols by all countries concerned and particularly the coordination conducted by the Singapore IFC / Navy. There is a possibility that the threat may arise again in future which may not be detected in advance and therefore vessels are advise to continue to maintain strict anti piracy watches as for any successful hijack to take place in asian waters, pirates have to attack and board a vessel by surprise. All vessels are also advise to report all attacks and suspicious sightings to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre. Without these officials reports, the Centre will face difficulties to request/pressure governments and Authorities to stop the menace and to increase patrols. Masters, Owners, Managers and Operators must cooperate and do their part for us to assist them positively and effectively. Wishing all vessels a safe voyage.

US ONI chart for weekly attacks and suspicious sightings.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 – 25 JAN GULF OF ADEN: Moderate conditions will persist over the next 72 hours. Expect winds NNE 10 – 15 and seas 2 – 4 feet.

EXTENDED FORECAST Winds and seas will increase, NNE 15 – 20 and 5 – 7 feet, in the eastern GOA by 23 JAN . SOMALI COAST: NE monsoonal flow off the Somali coast continues to produce moderate to severe impacts in the area. Expect winds NE 20 – 25 G 35 and seas 5 – 7 feet through the next 72 hours. EXTENDED FORECAST: Winds and seas will remain NE 20 – 25 and 5 – 7 feet through the forecast period, with an increase of seas (7 – 9 feet) along the southern Somali coast by 22 JAN. NORTH ARABIAN SEA: Winds (NNE 10 – 15) and seas (2 – 4 feet) will remain moderate through the next 72 hours. EXTENDED FORECAST Expect winds to increase (NNW 15 – 20) by 22 JAN, with seas increasing (5 – 7 feet) by 23 JAN. Seas will decrease to 3 – 5 feet by the end of the forecast period. CENTRAL AFRICAN COAST/INDIAN OCEAN: Residual swell waves from the southern Somali Basin region continue to impact area, but overall conditions will remain moderate, with winds NNE 10 – 15 and seas 3 – 5 feet through the next 72 hours. EXTENDED FORECAST Small boat operations off the Tanzania and Kenyan coasts will be impacted as winds and seas increase to N 15 – 20 and 7 – 9 feet by 22 JAN. MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL: A developing storm system over the channel will impact small boat operations significantly over the next 72 hours. Expect winds N 25 – 30 G 35 and seas 7 – 9 feet in the Mozambique Channel. EXTENDED FORECAST The storm system will continue to develop, lingering over the channel through the forecast period, significantly impacting small boat operations. Winds will increase (35 – 40 G 45) by 22 JAN, with seas increasing (9 – 12 feet) after 20 JAN, with seas reaching (12 – 15 feet and greater) in the southern portion of the channel. Winds and seas will slowly decrease to N 25 – 30 G 35 and 7 – 9 feet by the end of the forecast period. SURFACE CURRENTS: Currents within the Somalia Basin, Gulf of Aden, and into the Indian Ocean remain variable, with most areas having average speeds of less than 1.5 knots. An area of increased current speeds exists along the Somali coast, continuing south off the northern Kenya coastline until about 5˚S. This NE to SW current is moving along the coastline at speeds up to 3 knots. IMB Advice The SW Monsoon has ended, pirate attacks are increasing as the weather improves and become more favourable to small boat activities / pirate operations. Vessels are therefore advise to maintain strict anti piracy watches and measures and adhere to the latest BMP recommendations. IMB works closely with the US Office of Naval Intelligence ( ONI ) to raise awareness and help Masters understand the risks associated with piracy. Duty Officer International Maritime Bureau (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) Tel: +60 3 2078 5763/2031 0287 / 2031 3106 24 Hrs ANTI PIRACY HELPLINE: +60 3 2031 0014 (Manned 24 Hrs everyday) Fax: +60 3 2078 5769 Tlx: MA34199 General E-mail : imbkl@icc-ccs.org

Date of alert   : January 19, 2012
Alert type      : Suspect Vessel
Location        : [009] SOMALIAN BASIN 10 51 N 052 54 E
Latitude        : 10 51 N
Longitude       : 052 54 E 

---WARNING WARNING WARNING---

Alert number 009 /2012

At 1400 UTC 19 JAN 2012 pirated MV MV Enrico Ievoli, suspected acting as a mothership, reported in vincinity of 10 51 N 052 54 E. On a North East course.

Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating within 100 nautical miles of the position given in this report and maintain maximum CPA with any ship acting suspiciously.

Vessels should report to UKMTO Dubai ( or Telephone+971 50 552 3215) on entering the UKMTO Voluntary Reporting Area (VRA) bound by Suez,78E and 10S.
Thereafter vessels should report their position, course and speed daily.
Throughout the UKMTO VRA vessels should implement Self Protective (defensive) measures in accordance with Best Management Practices Version 4 dated August 2011, please see www.mschoa.org.
Upon receiving the vessels initial report, UKMTO will reply giving specific threat guidance relevant at the time.

Merchant vessels are requested to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO Dubai (+97 1505523215 - ).

All vessels are advised to be extra vigilant and maintain anti piracy measures when transiting this area and adhere to the latest BMP recommendations.

Duty Officer

IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC)

Tel: +60 3 2078 5763/2031 0287 / 2031 3106
24 Hrs ANTI PIRACY HELPLINE: +60 3 2031 0014 (Manned 24 Hrs everyday)
Fax: +60 3 2078 5769
Tlx: MA34199
General E-mail:

Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating within 100 nautical miles of the position given in this report and maintain maximum CPA with any ship acting suspiciously.

The pirate action group is still in the area.

Vessels should report to UKMTO Dubai ( or Telephone+971 50 552 3215) on entering the UKMTO Voluntary Reporting Area (VRA) bound by Suez,78E and 10S.

Thereafter vessels should report their position, course and speed daily.

Throughout the UKMTO VRA vessels should implement Self Protective (defensive) measures in accordance with Best Management Practices Version 4 dated August 2011, please see www.mschoa.org.

Upon receiving the vessels initial report, UKMTO will reply giving specific threat guidance relevant at the time.

Merchant vessels are requested to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO Dubai (+97 1505523215 - ).

Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating within 100 nautical miles of the position given in this report and maintain maximum CPA with any ship acting suspiciously.

Vessels should report to UKMTO Dubai ( or Telephone+971 50 552 3215) on entering the UKMTO Voluntary Reporting Area (VRA) bound by Suez,78E and 10S.

Thereafter vessels should report their position, course and speed daily.

Throughout the UKMTO VRA vessels should implement Self Protective (defensive) measures in accordance with Best Management Practices Version 4 dated August 2011, please see www.mschoa.org.

Upon receiving the vessels initial report, UKMTO will reply giving specific threat guidance relevant at the time.

Merchant vessels are requested to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO Dubai (+97 1505523215 - ).

On 25th December, 2011 the M/V VINALINES QUEEN of VINALINES company (Ship owner) is underway from Indonesia to China loaded with 54.000MT of NICKEN ORE. According to the vessel's report at 07:00 (Vietnam time) 25th December, it inclined towards the left hand side for 18 degree and navigating towards 240 degree at the position of LAT : 20.00 N and LON : 123.47'94''E. After that the vessel with 23 Vietnamese crew on board lost contact with VINALINES company.

Details of vessel as follows:
Ship type: Cargo
Callsign: XVHG
IMO No: 9290907
MMSI: 574953000
INM-C:
INM-F: br />Tel: +870764887460
Fax: +870754887461

That is all the information we have at present, we will inform you about this ship as soon as possible if there is further information. Please try your best to support this vessel.We are looking forward to receiving your response.
Thank you for your close cooperation.