UKMTO Weekly Piracy Report #piracy #marsec @UKMTO

1.. Iranian armed forces continue to conduct a series of live firing exercises in the Gulf area this week (see Notice below).

2. The Calling Notice for the 30th UKMTO (Dubai) Maritime Information Exchange Vessel Operators Meeting (MIEVOM) will be issued on 19 Oct 2020, anyone not receiving an invitation can request one by contacting Dubai-Op1@ukmto.org

3. Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) and EU Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) issued ’Industry Releasable Threat Bulletin (IRTB) 021 on 12 October 2020. The IRTB is available at www.mschoa.org (log-in required).

4. Masters of merchant vessels not trading in the UAE or have restrictions regarding ships visitors can continue to receive the latest UKMTO Maritime Security brief via telephone or by e-mail, using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

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