Indian Ocean

Best Management Practices

UKMTO operates a Voluntary Reporting Scheme (VRS) for the Indian Ocean, specifically Red Sea, Gulf Of Aden, and Arabian Sea, (In accordance with Maritime Security chart Q6099), administered by the Maritime Trade Information Centre (MTIC)/UKMTO (Dubai).

UKMTO acts as the primary point of contact for merchant vessels and liaison with military forces in the region. Vessel are encouraged to report their positions (By email daily at 08.00 UTC) whilst operating in the area. The area comprises of the UKMTO Voluntary Reporting Area (VRA).

Recent Incidents

Notices - UKMTO-IO #420

Date:18th September 2023

Location:204810N, 0383800E

Firing Practice will be conducted between 18th SEP TO 30th 2023 in area bounded by the following coordinates. 20-48.10N 038-38.00E 20-48.00N 039-15.00E 20-26.00N 039-15.00E 20-26.00N 038-38.00E Ships and craft are to keep well clear of assigned danger area on above specified schedule. All vessels in the vicinity are advised to remain vigilant and requested to report any incidents to UKMTO. All vessels are requested to inform UKMTO if any interference is noted on Radios/Radars/GPS.

Advisory - UKMTO-IO #416

Date:7th September 2023

Location:124800N, 0450159E

REF: ADVISORY 001/SEP/2023 Incident Date: 25/AUG/2023 Source: International Authority Issued: 07 SEP 23 1220UTC UKMTO has been made aware of an entity impersonating The United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen (UNVIM) directing that merchant vessels in the vicinity of Aden anchorage divert to Hodeidah port. Vessels in the vicinity are advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.

Notices - UKMTO-IO #414

Date:1st September 2023

Location:241900N, 0665800E

Naval ships will conduct surface, anti-aircraft and depth charge live firing practice between 0400 to 1700 UTC from 01-04-08, 11-15, 18-22 and 25-29 SEP 23 in the following areas: A. 24-19.00N 066-58.00E 24-00.00N 066-39.00E 24-11.00N 066-27.00E 24-24.30N 066-42.00E B. 24-36.02N 063-15.03E 24-36.02N 062-30.03E 24-21.02N 062-30.03E 24-21.02N 063-15.03E C. 24-36.02N 062-30.03E 24-36.02N 061-45.03E 24-21.02N 061-45.03E 24-21.02N 062-30.03E DEPTH CHARGE FIRING AREA 24-16.18N 066-20.50E 24-22.00N 066-27.00E 24-16.30N 066-33.00E 24-10.30N 066-27.00E

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