Sources for Anti-piracy Information

List of sources regarding requirements and procedures for transit of HRW (High Risk Waters) for U.S. Flagged Vessels

Publications / Advisories

Ship Security Plan (Approved by U.S. Coast Guard per MARSEC 104-6)

Maritime Security (MARSEC) Directive 104-6 (Rev 5) - Guidelines for U.S.Vessels Operating in High Risk Waters - U.S. Coast Guard - (Jan 07, 2011)

MARSEC Directive 104-6 Annex 1 - Additional Requirements for U.S. Vessels operating in High Risk Waters off the Horn of Africa (HOA) U.S. Coast Guard

BMP4 - Best Management Practices 4 for Protection against Somalia Based  Piracy. - International Maritime Employers' Committee (16 Aug, 2011)

MSC/Circ.623/Rev3 - Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships (29 May, 2002)

Port Security Advisory (11-09) Supplementary Guidance on Anti-Piracy Defensive Measures - U.S. Coast Guard (1 Dec, 2009)

Port Security Advisory (3-09) Guidance on Self-Defense or Defense of others by U.S. Flagged Commercial Vessels  Operating in High Risk Waters - U.S. Coast Guard (18 June, 2009)

Port Security Advisory (5-09) (Rev 1) Minimum Guidelines for Contracted Security Services in High Risk Waters - U.S. Coast Guard - (24 July, 2009)

MARAD Advisory 2010-09 - Risk to Vessel Transiting High Risk Waters - MARAD (5 Oct 2010).

Hull War, Strikes, Terrorism and Related Perils Listed Areas - JWLA/017 - Lloyd's (No info except a list of areas with coordinates) - (3 Mar 2011)

Organizations:

UKMTO (United Kingdom Merchant Trade Organization)

MSC HOA (Maritime Security Center Horn of Africa)


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