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UKMTO Enquiries: +44 (0) 2392 222065
Date: 19th April 2021
Location: 163700N, 0534600E
REF: UKMTO NOTICE 007/APR/2021 Firing practice will be carried out between 0800 and 1200 UTC on 19 APRIL 2021 in an area bounded by the following coordinates: A. 16-42.00N 053-55.00E B. 16-40.00N 053-34.00E C. 16-25.00N 053-37.00E D. 16-28.00N 053-58.00E 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: 244600N, 0665400E
REF: UKMTO 006 APR/21 Firing practice with live ammunition will be carried out between 0300 and 1200 UTC on 19 and 20 April 2021 in an area bounded by: A. 24-48.40N 066-57.37E B. 24-48.40N 066-49.60E C. 24-45.40N 066-49.84E D. 24-42.23N 066-53.07E E. 24-47.43N 066-58.77E Ships and craft are to keep well clear of assigned danger area on above specified schedule.
Date: 13th April 2021
Location: 251139N, 0564122E
REF: 003/ADVISORY/2021 UKMTO is aware of a possible incident occurring in the vicinity of 25-11.39N 056-41.22E. 18 NM East of Fujairah. Investigations ongoing.
Date: 7th April 2021
Location: 142830N, 0541600E
Sighting of two small crafts doing speeds of up to 70 knts, with a third larger craft within the vicinity doing speeds of 20 knts. Position 142818N 0541600E. (144nm southeast of port NISHTUN).
Location: 150900N, 0410100E
REF: UKMTO ADVISORY 001/APR/2021: UKMTO are aware of unconfirmed reports that a vessel may have been attacked in position 1509N 04101E. UKMTO are not aware of a current specific threat to merchant shipping in this area, but continue to monitor the situation. UKMTO urges all vessels to exercise caution and maintain a good all-round lookout while transiting the High Risk Area.
Date: 6th April 2021
Location: 251100N, 0664500E
REF: UKMTO NOTICE 001/APR/2021: Category: AIR DEFENCE FIRING EXERCISE Description: Firing with live ammunition by Air Defence units will be carried out on 06 and 07 April 2021 between 0300 and 1400UTC in an area bounded by an arc of radius 25NM centred at position: 2511N 06645E, between 220 and 320 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.
Date: 30th March 2021
In Reference with NOTICE 009/MAR/2021 FIRING PRACTICE WITH LIVE AMMUNITION BY AIR DEFENCE UNITS IN PROGRESS TILL 10 APR 2021 BETWEEN 0200-1800 UTC IN AREA BOUNDED BY AN ARC OF RADIUS 08 NM CENTERED 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
In Reference to NOTICE 007/MAR/2021 NAVAL SHIPS WILL CARRY OUT SURFACE, ANTI AIRCRAFT AND DEPTH CHARGE LIVE FIRING PRACTICE BETWEEN 0400 TO 1700 UTC FROM 01-02, 05-09, 12-16, 19-23 AND 26-30 APR 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 3. 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: 22nd March 2021
Location: 262000N, 0560100E
Vessel reported being approached at 220900MAR21 (UTC) in position 2620N 05601E (21NM North of port MINA SAQR) by a small grey boat with 3 POB wearing masks. Vessel and crew are SAFE.
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.
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