Office of Naval Intelligence ONI - Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report #marsec #piracy #shipp

Office of Naval Intelligence - Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report

17 September - 17 October 2018

Table of Contents

1.Scope Note

2.Summary

3.Counter-Piracy and Maritime Crime Announcements and Advisories

4.Details: Monthly Incidents by Region

5.Appendix A: Further Contact Information and Resources

6.Appendix B: Terminology and References

1. (U) Scope Note

1. (U) The Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) message provides information on threats to merchant vessels, the shipping industry, and other maritime stakeholders worldwide in the last 30 days. This report is produced primarily to inform merchant mariners and naval forces.

2. (U) Warnings and Advisories:

A. (U) UKMTO WARNING NOTICE 001/OCT/2018: Category: Attack. Description: A merchant vessel was attacked in position: 00:49N - 050:53E at 1234Z on 16 October 2018, 341 nm east-southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Shots fired at merchant vessel; onboard armed security team returned fire. Skiff departed, no longer visible, and master confirms vessel is safe. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise caution. Source: Reported to UKMTO via email. Any queries regarding this Advisory Notice ring 0044 2392 222060 only for further information. This advisory is not classified as a maritime security event and has not been verified by UKMTO. This information is provided to inform maritime situational awareness for mariners operating in the region. UKMTO is not responsible for the accuracy of this reporting. UKMTO Watchkeeper Email: watchkeepers@ukmto.org, emergency tel: +971 5055 23215 Tel: +442392222060.

3. (U) Summary

A. (U) SINGAPORE STRAIT: On 18 August, three robbers armed with knives boarded an LPG tanker underway near position 01:14N - 103:57E, Singapore Strait.

B. (U) NIGERIA: On 17 October, five robbers attempted to board a product tanker anchored in the Lagos Secure Anchorage Area. UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED 2

C. (U) GREECE: On 17 October, Greek Coast Guard personnel found a gas cylinder, connected to the underwater section of the hull of container ship EVER CONQUEST, at Keratsini Piraeus Container Terminal. The cylinder contained 53 kilograms of marijuana.

D. (U) SOMALIA: On 16 October, four armed pirates with AK-47s in a speed boat approached and fired on a bulk carrier underway east-southeast of Mogadishu.

E. (U) TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: On 16 September, a dinghy and outboard motor were stolen from an unoccupied yacht anchored in Chaguaramas.

F. (U) TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: On 15 September, seven yachts were boarded in the same evening in Chaguaramas. Dinghies and outboard motors, tools, and personal effects were reported stolen.

G. (U) COLOMBIA: On 15 October, the Colombian Navy seized one ton of cocaine in waters near Tumaco, Narino department.

H. (U) TUNISIA: On 15 October, customs officials at Tunis's La Goulette Nord Port seized 11,000 ecstasy tablets aboard a private truck that had arrived from the Italian city of Genoa.

I. (U) NIGERIA: On 14 September, two robbers boarded a product tanker anchored in the Lagos Secure Anchorage Area.

J. (U) INDIA: On 11 October, robbers boarded the Liberia-flagged tanker GAS ODYSSEY while anchored 11 nm off Tekra Light, Kandla.

K. (U) INDIA: On 10 October, robbers boarded the anchored LPG tanker BERLIAN EKUATOR in Deendayal Anchorage, Kandla.

L. (U) LIBYA: On 10 October, the self-declared Libyan National Army (LNA) seized two Italian fishing boats with 13 crew onboard 46 kilometers from Derna Port, eastern Libya.

M. (U) ENGLAND: On 4 October, authorities at the Immingham docks announced they had seized 35 kilograms of heroin and the same amount of cocaine, along with 250 kilograms of cannabis hidden in a shipping container containing fruit juice.

N. (U) CHINA: On 3 October, robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored in Tianjin Anchorage.

4. (U) Counter-Piracy and Maritime Crime Announcements

A. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Government of Japan convoy schedule for October 2018. To apply for JMSDF escort, visit http://www.mlit.go.jp/en/maritime/maritime_fr2_000000.html, please contact directly the Anti-Piracy Contact and Coordination Office, Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MILT), Japan: Tel: +81-3-5253-8932; Fax: +81-3-5253-1643. Email: INFO-PIRACY@mlit.go.jp. (MSCHOA)

B. (U) GULF OF ADEN: China Navy convoy schedule for October 2018. For further information, please email: planavy@navy.mil.cn, or call Tel: 441 221 061 or 00870 773 120 215. (MSCHOA)

C. (U) GULF OF ADEN: India Navy convoy escort schedule for October 2018. To register, email gcommcentre-dgs@nic.in; or visit ww.dgshipping.com. Telephone numbers for contact are: 91-22-22614646 or fax at 91-22-22613636. (MSCHOA) UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED 3

D. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Pakistan Navy convoy schedule for October 2018. The application deadline is at least 1 day prior to the convoy escort. To register with the Pakistan Navy Convoy, please send an email to: fhq@paknavy.gov.pk. (MSCHOA) E. (U) GULF OF ADEN: South Korea Navy convoy schedule for October 2018. All merchant vessels wishing to join the convoy group must submit their application forms directly to the ROK naval warship carrying out the mission. The ROK MTG can be reached directly at (001) +1 646 466 9528 or (001) +1 646 466 9521. Email: adenbay27@gmail.com or aden27@navy.mil.kr. (MSCHOA)

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