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UKMTO Enquiries: +44 (0) 2392 222065
Date: 8th March 2021
Location: 251100N, 0664500E
Ref: UKMTO NOTICE 001/MAR/2021 AIR DEFENCE FIRING EXERCISE - Firing practice with live ammunition by air defence units will be carried out from 08 – 22 March 2021 between 0200 – 1800utc in area bounded by an arc of radius 25NM centred at position 2511N 06645E between 220 to 320 degrees clockwise. Ships and Craft are to keep well clear of assigned danger area on above specified schedule.
Date: 28th February 2021
REF: UKMTO NOTICE 018/FEB/2021 FIRING EXERCISE Firing practice with live ammunition by air defence units will be carried out from 01 to 07 March 2021 between 0200-1800 UTC in area bounded by an arc of radius 10 nm centred at position 25-11N 066-45E between 220 to 310 degrees clockwise. Ships and Craft are to keep well clear of assigned danger area on above specified schedule. All vessels in the vicinity are to stay vigilant and to report any incidents to UKMTO. All vessels are requested to inform UKMTO if any interference is noted on Radios/Radars/GPS.
Location: 241900N, 0665800E
REF: UKMTO NOTICE 017/FEB/2021 Military Exercise. Naval ships will carry out surface, anti-aircraft and depth charge live firing practice between 0400 to 1700 UTC from 01-05, 08-12, 15-19, 22, 24-26 and 29-31 mar 2021 in 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 063-15.03E 24-21.02N 062-30.03E C. 24-36.02N 062-30.03E 24-36.02N 061-45.03E 24-21.02N 062-30.03E 24-21.02N 061-45.03E D. 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 Ships and Craft are to keep well clear of assigned danger areas on above specified schedule. All vessels in the vicinity are to stay vigilant and to report any incidents to UKMTO. All vessels are requested to inform UKMTO if any interference is noted on Radios/Radars/GPS.
Date: 25th February 2021
Location: 242300N, 0583300E
Ref: Advisory 002/Feb/2021 UKMTO has been informed that an MV has experienced an explosion in position 2423N 05833E. Investigations are ongoing. Vessel and crew are safe and proceeding to NPOC.
Date: 24th February 2021
Location: 021342S, 0500206E
RE: UKMTO NOTICE 016/FEB/2021 NAVIGATION HAZARD on the 24 FEB 21 at 0940UTC. It has been reported to UKMTO that an object has been sighted in position 021342S 0500206E and is described as an upturned enclosed lifeboat. An MV has reported checking the upturned enclosed lifeboat and there are no persons onboard. Coast guards have been informed. All ships are to keep a vigilant look out in the area. Position 021342S 0500206E (380NM southeast of Mogadishu)
Date: 16th February 2021
Location: 123900N, 0515900E
Ref UKMTO Notice 012/Feb/2021 MILITARY OPERATION - released on behalf of COMBINED MARITIME FORCES A Maritime Security Operation (Focused Operation) will be conducted by Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 in the Gulf of Aden between 26 February and 05 March 2021. An increase of multinational naval units, aircraft and personnel will be operating under CTF 151 (Counter Piracy). Mariners are reminded to navigate with caution whilst transiting this area.
Date: 13th February 2021
Location: 251700N, 0551700E
Ref: UKMTO Notice 010/Feb/2021. Industry can be reassured that UKMTO (Dubai) remains fully operational during the COVID 19 global pandemic. However, due to the current increase in UAE covid-19 restrictions we have temporarily paused our face-to-face briefs. Commercial shipping companies and ship’s masters are still able to receive the latest UKMTO Maritime Security updates and briefs via telephone, teleconference (Zoom) or by e-mail using the following contact details contained within the Maritime Security Chart (Q6099) and/or directly from Dubai-OiC@ukmto.org +971 43094268/4462 A further Notice will be issued when normal service is resumed
Date: 9th February 2021
Location: 263900N, 0563500E
Ref: UKMTO NOTICE 008/FEB/2021 UKMTO is issuing this Notice to global maritime operators in order to remind mariners and ship operators of the recommended procedures for transiting the Strait of Hormuz. BMP5 remains the basis for merchant ship conduct, reporting and monitoring in the area. In addition vessels and companies will need to be aware of their own Flag State guidance. All vessels are strongly advised to remain within International Waters and, where practicable, should avoid transiting through Iranian TTW, including the areas claimed by Iran around the islands of: • Abu Musa, 250 52’ N 550 02’E • Greater Tunb 260 15’N 550 16’E • Lesser Tunb 260 14’N 550 08’E In the event of merchant vessels being hailed masters should respond with ship’s name, flag state and confirm that they are proceeding in accordance with International Law. If contacted by Iranian authorities, it is recommended that masters contact UKMTO. UKMTO recommends all merchant shipping maintain transmissions on AIS throughout the region to avoid mis-identification and to assist with merchant shipping monitoring.
Location: 124200N, 0432100E
Ref: UKMTO NOTICE 007/FEB/2021 UKMTO is aware that the Yemeni coastguard are coordinating increased patrols and VHF hailings with merchant vessels in the vicinity of Bab El Mandeb. This information is being made available for company awareness.
Date: 2nd February 2021
Location: 120954N, 0442418E
REF: ADVISORY 001/FEB/2021 UKMTO has been informed by an MV that there is a concentration of 10 small craft in the vicinity of ITRC Point A. 02 FEB 2021 at 1530UTC.
Date: 1st January 0001
REF: UKMTO NOTICE 017/FEB/2021 Category: Military Exercise. Description: naval ships will carry out surface, anti-aircraft and depth charge live firing practice between 0400 to 1700 UTC from 01-05, 08-12, 15-19, 22, 24-26 and 29-31 mar 2021 in 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 063-15.03E 24-21.02N 062-30.03E C. 24-36.02N 062-30.03E 24-36.02N 061-45.03E 24-21.02N 062-30.03E 24-21.02N 061-45.03E D. 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 Ships and Craft are to keep well clear of assigned danger areas on above specified schedule. All vessels in the vicinity are to stay vigilant and to report any incidents to UKMTO. All vessels are requested to inform UKMTO if any interference is noted on Radios/Radars/GPS.
REF: UKMTO NOTICE 018/FEB/2021 FIRING EXERCISE Description: Firing practice with live ammunition by air defence units will be carried out from 01 to 07 March 2021 between 0200-1800 UTC in area bounded by an arc of radius 10 nm centred at position 25-11N 066-45E between 220 to 310 degrees clockwise. Ships and Craft are to keep well clear of assigned danger area on above specified schedule. All vessels in the vicinity are to stay vigilant and to report any incidents to UKMTO. All vessels are requested to inform UKMTO if any interference is noted on Radios/Radars/GPS.
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