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Alert: Suspect Piracy Activity Off Oman Coast

March 3, 2011 - 09:49:45 UTC
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Suspect pirate action group operating off Omani coast

On March 3 at 0615 UTC, a Pirate Action Group, consisting of 1 white and black-hulled wooden Dhow and 1 grey-coloured speed boat, was reported in position 1731N 05732E, approximately 200nm North-Easterly of the port of Salalah, Oman. The PAG chased a tanker which carried out evasive manoeuvres, increased speed, and sent out an alert message prior to PAG aborting approach. Weapons were sighted. Subsequently, vessels are reminded of the precautions to be considered (below). A recent attack on a chemical tanker and the sighting of a pirate action group was reported to have occurred February 28 within the vicinity off the Oman coast.
 
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Vessels are reminded that the coalition forces' warships may not be in the vicinity of a pirate attack, subsequently, it is emphasised that seafarers can greatly reduce their chances of being pirated if they follow precautions as recommended in the Best Management Practices, increasing speed and carrying out evasive manoeuvres is a proven deterrent to piracy attacks.

Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating in the vicinity of the reported position of the activity and maintain maximum CPA with any ship acting suspiciously. Additionally, registration of vessel movement with MSC(HOA)prior to transiting the region is recommended.


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Any suspicious activity should be reported to UKMTO in Dubai in the first instance (UKMTO@eim.ae or Telephone+971 50 552 3215) and on entering the UKMTO Voluntary Reporting Area (VRA) bound by Suez,78E and 10S.

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