Merchant Vessel Attacked

Date - 06/11/2013 03:30 Latitude - 0540S Longitude - 04659E Summary - Merchant vessel was attacked by a skiff Details - Merchant vessel reported to be under attack by one skiff in position 05 31S 047 07E. They reported that the armed security team was firing warning shots, and the skiffs were replying to the fire. NSC GUIDANCE: ALL VESSELS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ADHERE TO BMP4 AND SELFPROTECTION MEASURES.

NATO Shipping Centre Issue Warning of Somalia-Based Maritime Piracy in Preparation

During the past week there have been indications of pirate activity ashore. (NFI) This activity could be in anticipation of the inter monsoon season which will bring more favourable conditions for small boats, skiffs and fishing throughout the Somali Basin. Furthermore, such activity is a reminder that the pirates retain a capability and intent to conduct acts of piracy. In the near term the forecast for small boat / skiff operations is unfavourable along the East Coast of Somalia extending from the tip of the Horn of Africa down through the Somali Basin. By late September there should be indications of the transition to the inter-monsoon season, which will provide more favourable conditions for small boats and fishing activities in the Somali Basin / West Coast of Somalia. These conditions will last until the North East Monsoon begins, historically around Mid-November. Small boat activity may be observed earlier than this in the more prominent fishing areas and Coastal waters depending on the local conditions. Source - NSC

Armed Security Teams

MRI currently have Armed Security Teams available for deployment in the following locations: • Galle • Port Louis • Muscat • Suez/Red Sea Other locations are available on request. Please email info@maritimeriskinternational.com to request a quote.

MRI becomes SAMI Stage 1 Certified

Maritime Risk International has passed the SAMI Stage 1 accreditation process. Approximately only 10% of SAMI members have passed this to date. MRI remains committed to working with Industry associations and Flag States to ensure full compliance while delivering their operations.

IDEX 2013

MRI will be at IDEX 2013 - please email info@maritimeriskinternational.com to arrange a meeting in Abu Dhabi.