NAVDEX 2015

Once again Maritime Risk International will be hosting clients/guests at Navdex 2015 here in Abu Dhabi. Please do get in touch if you would like to arrange a meeting during the event: 22 – 26 Feb 15 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Please contact info@maritimeriskinternational.com

MRI Sponsors PYA Christmas Ball

MRI have sponsored the Professional Yachting Association’s Christmas Ball to be held in Antibes on Friday 12 December 2014. Further information about the Ball and the association can be found at http://www.pya.org/latestnews

Remain Alert

At 1730hrs today an MRI Security Team embarked in the Arabian Sea sighted a suspect vessel. This highlights the requirement for maintaining vigilance throughout the HRA and not just the GoA. Sighting was reported to relevant agencies and UKMTO.

Posidonia 2014

MRI will be attending Posidonia 2014 - www.posidonia-events.com Please email info@maritimeriskinternational.com to schedule a meeting.

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.