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The Maritime Intelligence Report Series focuses on:
• Operational risks in areas of instability which could affect the safety of commercial and private vessels and personnel ashore and at sea.
• In country reporting on key countries where civil con-flict are directly impacting on maritime operations; and
• Reporting and analysis of incidents of terrorism, pi-racy and other related criminal activity. MAST has a global reach and presence, delivering firsthand, accurate and exclusive intelligence. MAST isentrenched and committed in continuing to supportand promote the awareness of the very real risks thatseafarers and other stakeholders face. This Intelligence Report Series is a brief snapshot ofMAST’s Intelligence capabilities. MAST Intelligencespecialises in providing clients with a suite of products and services, including; political and economic risk analysis, detailed port and vessel security briefs, vessel passage plans, threat and risk mitigation and travel risk management. Working closely in conjunction with a host of experts,MAST Intelligence offers a market leading service per-taining to all maritime affairs.
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Editor: David Riderwww.mast-security.com
5th July 2017
Issue 83 of the series reviews, analyses and threat assesses the fragile and conflict affected coastal states Libya, Somalia and Yemen. The Mediterranean migrant crisis, incidents affecting maritime security and influencing maritime news are also reported and analysed, focusing on the keys theatres of maritime instability.
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Issue 83
Contents:Indian Ocean region
Somalia
Yemen
Yemen Ports
Mediterranean
Libya
Gulf of Guinea
South East Asia
Central & South America
Severe Weather Warnings
Mast Services
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Indian Ocean Region Following primary research recently conducted at Montagne Posse Prison, Seychelles, little has changed behind the drivers to commit maritime crime. To prevent piracy, a more nuanced approach to under-standing the behaviour might be key to a solution, according to a new report by M&C Saatchi World Services, created following interviews with convicted pirates.
Incidents: 1. Duty crew onboard an anchored container ship noticed two robbers attempting to board at 0010 UTC in position 14:22.46S - 040:42.42E, Nacala Anchorage, Mozambique. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Reported July 2nd (IMB).
2. MV reported approached by 4 skiffs w/ 7 POB each skiff at 0820 UTC in position 12:53N - 043:11E, around 18nm NNW of Perim Island, Bab-al-Mandeb, Red Sea. Skiff occupants waving jerry cans. Skiffs CPA 40 metres. Vessel and crew Safe. Reported June 30th (UKMTO). 3. MV reported sighting 5 skiffs with 4-5 POB in each skiff at 0800 UTC in position 12:28N - 043:44E, around 20nm SE of Pe-rim Island, Bab-al-Manded Strait. Skiffs CPA was 0.5nm before dropping back. Vessel and crew are Safe. Reported June 28th (UKMTO).
Newly issued report reveals 87 incidents of maritime piracy in first half of yearA slight decline in the number of reported incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery against ships has been revealed in the
second quarter piracy report of the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB), published today. According to the report, the first half of 2017 saw a total of 87 incidents reported to the IMB Pi-racy Reporting Centre compared with 97 for the same period of the previous year.
Trump preparing order requiring food aid be transported on American shipsPresident Trump is preparing an executive order to require all U.S. food aid to foreign nations be shipped on American ships, Reuters reported on Friday 30th. The move, touted as part of Trump’s “America First” agenda, is expected to face resistance in both parties. Critics told Reuters that it would result in aid being unable to reach many in need.
Turkey takes command of anti-piracy naval task forceTurkish navy has assumed the command of a counter-piracy multinational naval task force operating under the 25-nation coalition of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
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SomaliaOn June 30th, authorities in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region executed seven people it said were Islamist militants who plotted to carry out attacks, including bombings. Awil Ahmed Farah, chair-person of the region’s military court, said the accused were members of the al Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab militant group fighting to overthrow the government in Mogadishu.
Control of Somali territory (February 2017) Source: Wikime-dia Commons
Militants Blocking Aid to Starving Children, Charity SaysLack of access to hungry parts of Somalia controlled by Islamist militants is threatening the lives of tens of thousands of mal-nourished children, Save The Children said on Thursday 29th, as the war-torn nation risks falling back into famine.
Army forces recapture towns in Gedo regionSomali government forces have retaken control of areas from militant group Al Shabaab in southern Somalia on Thursday 29th, Garowe Online reports. Following fierce fighting between the two sides, government forces have overpowered the mili-tants to recapture areas in Gedo region.
14 Al Shabaab militants killed in SomaliaAt least 14 Al Shabaab militants were killed and 17 others in-jured in a fight with Somali National Army (SNA) backed by Af-rican Union forces in southern Somalia, an official said on Mon-day 3rd. The SNA attacked an Al Shabaab base near Garbaharey town.
Al Shabaab/ISIS• A reported U.S. airstrike targeted al Shabaab militants in Ku-nya Barrow, Lower Shabelle region, southern Somalia on July 2. The U.S. has not yet confirmed the strike.• AMISOM soldiers raided an AS stronghold in Janale town, Lower Shabelle region, southern Somalia on June 30th. AMI-SOM soldiers seized the town from al Shabaab, but retreated soon after. Al Shabaab reclaimed Janale town after the AMISOM retreat.• AS detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) targeting a Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) convoy in Taredishe district, Mogadishu, Somalia on June 29th.• Al Shabaab clashed with Somali National Army (SNA) forces in Ali Foolhere village, Mahaday town, Middle Shabelle region, central Somalia on June 29th. The group claimed U.S. military personnel were supporting the SNA soldiers.
AnalysisAl Shabaab continues to mount operations against civilian and military targets in Somalia, seizing military bases and eqiop-ment before being driven off by AMISOM forces. The arrival of US advisors appears to have had little effect on the ground at present. Puntland is experiencing ongoing attacks by both AS and Daesh elements within its territory, based in the Galgala mountain region. Threat AssessmentPirate action groups remain a threat to shipping in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Approaches in the BAM and Red Sea remain commonplace and all vessels should update their Risk Assessments accordingly. The incident off Puntland, allegedly involving a naval vessel, remains unconfirmed and MAST is at-tempting to verify it with military sources. Pirate attacks off Somalia and suspicious approaches in the Gulf of Aden continue to be a cause for concern. The ongo-ing threat to shipping in the region has been made clear by the military bodies which monitor the region. A lack of adher-ence to BMP4 protocol, particularly not maintaining a safe distance off the coast, has increased risks to shipping. BMP4 advises: “non-Somali fishing vessels should avoid operating or transiting within 200nm of the coast of Somalia, irrespective of whether or not they have been issued with license to do so”. Merchant vessels would be wise to maintain the same distance from the coast, particularly ensuring that the Socotra Gap isn’t taken. All vessels are advised to update risk assessments and register with UKMTO/MSCHOA prior to entering the Indian Ocean High Risk Area.
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Under control of Al Shabaab and allies Under control of neutral forces Under control of Government and allies Somaliland Government Territory disputed by Puntland and Somaliland
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Control of Yemen territory (July 3rd 2017)
Source: Wikimedia Commons
YemenOne year on from its liberation, a large number of containers at the container terminals of Al Mukalla seaport indicate that the port city, the capital of Yemen’s south-eastern province of Hadramout, is ex-periencing an unprecedented boom in trade. Every day, long and steady lines of trucks enter or leave the seaport transporting loaded containers or bringing back empty ones. In the living memory of many people here, the seaport has never seen such a boom in business activity and there are now calls to improve the port’s infrastructure.
Cholera death toll climbs to 1,500 as WHO issues warningAt least 1,500 people have died due to cholera and more than 246,000 new cases of the disease have been reported in Yem-en in just the past two months, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.
AQAP/ISIS• A U.S. airstrike killed two al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) militants, including local commander Ibrahim al Adani, in Abyan governorate, southern Yemen on July 1st.
Threat Assessment On June 14th, a UAE coalition warship was struck by a missile as it left the port of Mokha in Yemen. The attack was claimed by Houthi rebels and video claiming to be of the night attack was posted on social media channels, showing a large explosion on impact. The coalition reports that one crew member was injured during the incident and that the ship suffered minimal damage. There is industry speculation that the type of missile used in the attack was not fit for purpose against a warship, and could in fact have been a anti-tank missile. The successful attack on June 14th demonstrates that the Houthi’s retain the capabil-ity to accurately launch missiles from shore to sea. It should be noted that all missile attacks to date during the Yemen civil war have been directed at military targets, not commercial vessels. However, the risk of mistargeting or collateral damage remains.
To read the MAST assessment of the incident, please click here. In June to date there has been significant suspicious activity reported in seven separate incidents, including an attack on a Marshall Islands tanker, in the Southern Red Sea (SRS) as well as two other reports in the SRS for June and eight in the BAM
for June to date. Weapons were sighted on board several of the vessels which shadowed and followed MVs. In the last four weeks, there have been further two approaches and accounts of suspect activity within the vicinity of the BAM. Accounts of suspect activity, including approaches have been recorded in the eastern IRTC within the vicinity of al Mukallah. While in-creased patrols by CMF assets will be welcomed in the BAM, it is unclear whether they will also step up their presence in the Gulf of Aden, where approaches continue to be made against vessels.
The frequency of these incidents, where vessels are approached and in some cases attacked by armed men in small boats, in-dicates that the threat assessment remains ‘Substantial’ – an attack is a strong possibility. The Yemen civil war is on-going and there has been some spill over into the maritime domain. Houthi’s have specifically targeted the Saudi coalition with pre-cision weapon systems. The apparent use of locally produced moored mines by the Houthi’s off the Port of Midi is a slight change in direction given that sea mines are more indiscrimi-nate in terms of their potential targets. These mines might be-come a threat to shipping should they float free into the BAM shipping lanes. Reports that Houthi rebels attacked a ship off Mokha on June 26th remain unconfirmed.
MAST recommends BMP measures be enforced and watches strengthened during transits in the region. In the Gulf of Aden, MAST’s advice for passage planning is to maintain the furthest possible distance from the Yemen coast, transit the Bab el-Mandeb Strait during daylight hours and use the western TSS wherever possible. Vessels should keep clear of al Mukallah and remain in the IRTC, where warship protection is more likely.
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UN Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen (UNVIM)
The UN’s Secretary-General has decided to institute a UNVIM for the facilitation of commercial imports to Yemen, at the request of the Government of the Republic of Yemen and in line with Security Council resolution 2216 (2015).
UNVIM is operational with immediate effect. Shipping companies or vessel owners shipping commercial goods or services to any port not under the direct control of the Government of Yemen (Salif, Mokha, Hudaydah and associated oil terminals) need to ap-ply for permits upon departure of the port of origin of their cargo. For further details click here.
UN arms embargo imposed by UN Security Council Resolution 2216 of 2015 is in place.
Port Aden:
• The port of Aden is under the protection of the Republic of Yemen security forces.
• Curfew in effect for Aden, 2000-0600 daily.
• Merchant vessels wishing to enter Yemeni ports must first apply for a permit through the Yemeni Ministry of Transportation; contact: [email protected] for more information.
• Final clearance to enter Yemeni ports (with permits in place) is authenticated by the coalition guard ship.
• Aden is the only port in Yemen currently able to facilitate container vessels. The container terminal has recently increased it’s capacity. WFP note that eight vessels were discharging at berth with 5 waiting at anchorage.
Port Salif: Capacity 2 berths. Operating at capacity.
Port Hudaydah:
• Capacity 8 berths.
• Only 1 of 5 shore based cranes in partial operation, container vessels highly recommended to have their own internal cranes.
• RSNF is utilizing a holding area 60 NM west of the port of Hudaydah for all vessels attempting entry into Salif or Hudaydah. Inbound vessels should plan on holding within this area prior to receiving clearance from port control warships.
Port Mokha: Status - Closed: Currently classified as ‘Not Safe’ (North of England P&I, Jan. 12th 2017).
Port Al Mukalla: Capacity 2 berths. Al Mukalla port was liberated on the 23/24 April by the Saudi-led coalition and southern resistance. Port officials have advised that port operations resumed on the 26th April.
Port of Balhaf: Status - Closed: LNG terminal remains closed. Now under control of Saudi and Yemeni forces.
Port of Ras Isa: Status - Closed. Safer oil terminal remains closed, Safer Company (SEPOC) does not allow vessels to berth at Safer Marine Terminal if they do not have an agreement signed by them according to the protocol between buyer and Yemeni government.
Yemen PortsNothing significant to report.
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Mediterranean The Greek Coast Guard opened warning fire on a Turkish cargo ship in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Rhodes island on Monday. The cargo ship named M/V ACT was carrying steel from the southern port of İskenderun to İzmit in the northwest when the Greek coast guard called on the ship to divert its course to Rhodes, Turkey-based Deniz Haber Ajansı reported. The vessel was in international waters when the incident occurred, according to her Captain. Turkish Coast Guard vessels escorted the ship to the port of Marmaris.
Italian plan to curb Mediterranean rescue boat charities ‘threatens lives’Charities that rescue migrants and refugees from the Mediter-ranean have reacted angrily to plans announced on July 3rd to make them subject to a new code of conduct drawn up by Italy and endorsed by other EU countries. The move is likely to bring them under the control of the Libyan and Italian coast guards, which might constrain their ability to save passengers from overcrowded and unseaworthy smuggling boats.
60 migrants missing after shipwreckAbout 60 people are missing after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, a spokesperson for the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said on Friday 30th. Writing on Twitter, Flavio Di Giacomo said that 80 people, who disem-barked in the south-eastern Italian port of Brindisi, told IOM staff that they were rescued after their boat capsized.
97 migrants detained off Egypt’s Mediterranean coastEgypt’s navy foiled an attempt at irregular migration by 97 people in a boat off the Alexandrian coast, the state-owned MENA news agency reported on July 1st. According to a state-ment by the Armed Forces, the migrants included Egyptians, Eritreans, Somalis, Sudanese, Syrians, Yemenis, and Chadians.
Migrant upsurge puts Frontex on standbyThe influx of migrants into Greece, Spain and Italy has in-creased in recent weeks by between 30 and 70 percent, a rep-resentative of the European Union’s border monitoring agency Frontex has told journalists from Kathimerini and other news-papers at a briefing in Madrid.
The current migrant smuggling situationNews that NGO rescue missions may now come under the control of Italian or Libyan CG efforts has not been well received by most observers outside Libya. Given the questions regarding the atti-tude and reported behaviour of some Libyan CG staff towards mi-grants, the NGO groups have clear concerns. There are fears that this will result in more migrant deaths as jurisdictional questions will arise on the water and a clear chain of command will need to be established by the EU before any agreement can be reached. June’s figures for migrant crossings were slightly up on the same period for 2016, with around 700 more migrants crossing this year. The large numbers arriving in Italy (an increase of 20 per cent over 2016) have seen the country threaten to close its ports unless the EU increases its funding. The proposed port closures, however, would likely to be found illegal under maritime law.
Map depicting major migrant routes in the Mediterranean (July 3rd 2017). Source: UNHRC
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Migrant crossings 2015-2017. Source: UNHRC
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LibyaCommander of the Libyan National Army, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, granted various political factions a deadline of six months to reach a solution to the country’s crisis that has been raging since the over-throw of Moammar al-Gadhafi in 2011. He threatened to resort to the army to end the deadlock if the factions do not reach a settlement by the end of the deadline, which also coincides with the end of the term of the national agreement government of Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj, regional media reported on July 2nd.
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44 Libya soldiers dead in month of fighting jihadistsForty-four soldiers loyal to Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar were killed in June fighting jihadist groups in Benghazi, according to a medical source in the city. The troops were killed in the Al-Sabri and Soug al-Hout districts, the last jihadist bas-tions in Benghazi.
AnalysisField Marshal Haftar has now appointed a new commander for Benghazi, with Colonel Abdulmalik al-Awkali taking charge of security in the city. It is believed that Haftar will announce the liberation of Benghazi in the coming days, as his forces have largely removed terrorist groups from the city. Meanwhile, further meetings have taken place between senior Egyptian military leaders and members of the House of Representatives (HoR), to which Haftar is loyal. These are seen as an attempt by Egypt to broker a deal between the HoR and GNA, although the process is moving slowly. There have been no updates on when peace talks between the House of Representatives (HoR) and GNA may resume. Following criticism of Sudan by Haftar’s LNA forces, who claimed the country was aligned with Qatar and Iran by supporting ter-rorism in Libya, the Sudanese government issued a stern denial on June 24th. Sudan’s Foreign Ministry denied the claims cat-egorically, describing statements about Sudan’s support to ter-rorist groups in Libya as mere “fabrications and lies”. The Qatari authorities have been similarly scathing in their rejection of the LNA’s suggestion that they back terror groups in Libya. The increase in Libyan oil production continues to dent OPEC efforts to reduce oversupply and control prices. News on July 3rd that Libyan output is now at a four year high, topping one million barrels per day, has made OPEC’s task of reducing over-
supply even more challenging. Ports currently operational in Libya are: Mellitah, Zawiyah, Trip-oli, Misrata, Marsa El Brega, Tobruk, Al Khoms, Marsa El Hariga. Farwah, Bouri, Zuwarah, Zuetina and Es Sider.
Threat AssessmentWith Libya’s focus on maintaining oil output in order to feed the ecomony, there are risks to the oil and gas sector from militias loyal to the GNA unity government who have attacked termi-nals and pipelines in the past. Recent calls by the National Oil Company (NOC) to the EU, asking for EUNAVFOR engagement in anti-fuel smuggling interdictions are unlikely to be met by the EU. Instead, further equipment and training has been offered to the Libyan Coast Guard. The suggested Code of Conduct for NGO rescue missions operating off the coast of Libya would see the Coast Guard given more control over rescue missions, and further equipment and funding has been promised by the EU this week. This may see an increased CG presence in the region and Masters should be aware.Vessels should ensure they have the correct permission from the appropriate authority before entering Libyan waters. There have been reports of Libyan Coast Guard vessels abusing their power, particularly concerning migrants. The majority of vessels calling at Libyan ports are trouble free, however there is scope for vessels to encounter local issues. It is advised that before visiting a risk assessment is conducted on the area of operation and the fast moving political and military situations monitored closely.
MAST is able to provide risk assessments and crew training to improve situational awareness and risk appreciation. The addi-tional threat to shipping should not be taken lightly.
Control of Northern Libyan territory (July 4th 2017)
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Controlled by the Tobruk led government
Controlled by the Government of National Accord
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Gulf of GuineaNigeria’s state oil company said on Thursday 29th June that it had agreed a joint venture to cover the more than $700 million cost of developing new oil fields in its southern Niger Delta energy hub. The Ni-gerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said it had a tripartite agreement with local energy firm First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company and international oil services company, Schlum-berger, to develop the Anyala and Madu fields under Oil Mining Licence (OML) 83 and 85.
Incidents: 1. Nothing significant to report.
ECSA concerned by continued Gulf of Guinea piracyEuropean shipowners are concerned about the continued pira-cy, armed robbery attacks and kidnapping for ransom events in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG), and particularly off Nigeria. According to the latest International Maritime Bureau (IMB) Piracy report, in total 33 vessels were boarded and four fired upon in the first three months of 2017 worldwide. During the same period, of the 27 seafarers kidnapped for ransom, 63% were in the Gulf of Guinea.
Shell lifts force majeure on Nigerian Bonny Light exportsShell has lifted the force majeure on exports of Nigeria’s main export crude, Bonny Light, a company spokesman said Friday 30th. Shell had declared the force majeure on Bonny Light lift-ings on June 8 following the shutdown of the Trans Niger Pipe-line after a sabotage attack on the line by suspected oil thieves.
Troops uncover local arms manufacturing hideout in DeltaThe Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta codenamed Opera-tion Delta Safe, has said that their operatives have uncovered a local arms manufacturing hideout in Arhavwarien Kingdom,
Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, leading to the arrest of 18 suspects. In a related development on July 3rd, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, reported that “about” 500 illegal refineries had been shut down in the Niger Delta in the last six months.
The oil majors: Yet to relocateNearly three months after Acting President Yemi Osinbajo gave the order to the oil majors to relocate their headquarters to the Niger Delta, many large companies have yet to do so, citing security concerns. It is unclear what steps the government may take to reduce those fears.
Threat AssessmentTo read MAST’s current Threat Assessment on the Gulf of Guin-ea region, please click here.
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South East AsiaUS and Philippine warships on Saturday July 1st conducted a joint patrol of southern waters known as a hunting ground for local Muslim militants, amid rising concern over Islamic militancy and piracy in the region. U.S. Navy combat ship USS Coronado and the Philippine frigate BRP Ramon Alcaraz carried out their joint patrol of the Sulu Sea, a body of water off the southern Philippines where militant groups have carried out kidnappings, a US embassy statement said.
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Indonesia, Philippines to hold joint patrol on July 5thA new joint patrol between naval assets from the two countries has been scheduled and will include a medical mission to Balut Island. The news comes as Indonesian sources reveal that there are believed to be around 1200 ISIS fighters currently in the Philippines.
MMEA, Navy and police to team up to end smuggling and theft of subsidised dieselShips plying the waters between Pengerang and Kuantan will be checked to put a stop to illegal fuel siphoning. Under Operation Padu, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), Royal Malaysian Navy and police will join forces to trace phan-tom ships carrying stolen fuel and subsidised diesel. The opera-tion began on July 4th.
Philippine military major operation against ISIS terrorists in MarawiThe Philippine military is looking to deliver “one big punch” that will end the occupation of Marawi City by local terrorists. Gen Eduardo Año, the chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Phil-ippines (AFP), did not provide further details of when any as-sault against militant positions may take place.
MMEA seeks two motherships to boost maritime surveillanceThe Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is in need of two vessels to function as motherships to beef up secu-rity control and surveillance in the country’s waters, especially to curb intrusion by foreign fishing boats and smugglers, accord-ing to MMEA director-general Maritime Admiral Datuk Zulkifli Abu Bakar.
Joint maritime patrol with Indonesia seen to prevent rein-forcements to MauteThe staging of coordinated maritime patrols between Philippine and Indonesian naval forces is timely and may prevent foreign terrorists from sending reinforcements to the Maute Group through the porous Southern backdoor, Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) deputy commander B. Gen. Gilbert Gapay said on July 4th.
Threat AssessmentTo read MAST’s current Threat Assessment on the South East Asia region, please click here.MAST is able to provide an armed protection solution to clients transiting the region. Please contact us for further details.
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Central and South America Nothing significant to report.
Incidents: 1. 29.06.2017: 0330 UTC: Posn: 10:16N - 064:42W, Puerto La Cruz Anchorage, Venezuela. Around four to five robbers board-ed an anchored chemical tanker and entered the forepeak store. Alert crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping without stealing anything. Reported June 30th (IMB).
Standing advice: The repercussions of a vessel being caught acting as a mule with drugs stowed will depend on the type, amount and national laws, but may be disruptive and costly. When and if operating in these areas, especially Columbia and Peru, it is advised that: • Potential stowage areas such as rudder shafts are denied as far as possible, and/or routinely searched. • Access points are closely monitored by a vigilant watch for the duration of the vessel’s call at port.
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