JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser.
For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser.
UKMTO Enquiries: +44 (0) 2392 222065
Date: 27th January 2021
Location: 265800N, 0523100E
RE- UKMTO NOTICE 009/JAN/21 UPDATE 001 Description: UKMTO has been informed of a Live Firing Exercise that will take place between 0001 to 2359 UTC from 24 – 30 January 2021, in the following areas: A. 26-58.00N 052-31.00E B. 26-58.00N 052-52.00E C. 26-49.00N 052-47.00E D. 26-50.00N 052-31.00E E. 26-59.00N 051-30.00E F. 27-07.00N 051-05.00E G. 27-15.00N 051-12.00E H. 27-06.00N 051-37.00E 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: 26th January 2021
Location: 210600n, 0385850e
REF: UKMTO NOTICE 008/JAN/21 FIRING PRACTICE WILL BE CARRIED OUT BETWEEN 0300 TO 1400 UTC ON 26 AND 27 JAN 2021 IN AREA BOUNDED BY: 21-06.00N 038-58.50E 21-05.58N 039-07.00E 21-13.40N 038-58.50E 21-13.50N 039-06.20E 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.
Location: 250550N, 0622220E
Ref: UKMTO NOTICE 007/JAN20 ANTI AIRCRAFT GUNS FIRING PRACTICE WITH LIVE AMMUNITION WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON 26 AND 27 JAN 21 in an area bounded by: POSITION: 25-05.88N 062-22.27E TIME: 0500-1100 UTC FIRING ARCS: 130-220 DEGREE (CLOCKWISE) SAFETY RANGE: 14000 METERS 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: 18th January 2021
Location: 150000N, 0650000E
REF: UKMTO NOTICE 006/JAN/2021 – UPDATE 002 Interim Telephone Number Description: Essential Maintenance complete, UKMTO telephone service resumed. Please revert to UKMTO registered telephone numbers below: Emergency Tel: +44 (0)2392 222060 Emergency Tel: +971 5055 23215 Normal service has resumed.
Date: 17th January 2021
Location: 120500N, 0454600E
REF: ADVISORY NOTICE 003/JAN/2021 On the 17th January 2021 UKMTO have received several reports of a concentration of small boats approaching vessels in the vicinity of ITRC Point A. CPA varies between 1-2 Cables to 1.5nm. VESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION.
Date: 14th January 2021
Location: 240000n, 0630000e
Ref UKMTO Notice 001/JAN/2021 UPDATE 001 (AMENDED DATES) Naval ships will carry out Surface, Anti-Aircraft and Depth Charge LIVE FIRING PRACTICE between 0400 and 1700UTC from 14-15, 18-22 and 25-29 Jan 2021 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 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.
Location: 120600N, 0442500E
Ref UKMTO Advisory Notice 002/JAN/2021 An MV has reported being approached by one speed boat with 4 POB, ladder sighted. Position 1206N 04425E. Mariners should exercise caution when transiting the area.
Date: 4th January 2021
Location: 263600N, 0560900E
Ref ADVISORY 001/JAN/2021 UKMTO are aware that an interaction occurred this morning between 0615 - 0733Z within the Straits of Hormuz between a Merchant Vessel and the Iranian Authorities. As a consequence of this interaction the Merchant Vessel made an alteration of course North and proceeded into Iranian Territorial Waters
Date: 2nd January 2021
Location: 293300N, 0484700E
REF: WARNING 003/DEC/2020 - UPDATE 003 It has been reported to UKMTO that the incident is complete. MV and crew are safe.
Date: 1st January 2021
REF: WARNING 003/DEC/2020 – UPDATE 002 It has been reported to UKMTO that on 31 DEC 2020 whilst in the vicinity of the KAZ Anchorage a limpet mine was placed on the hull of the vessel. Vessels who have visited the anchorage recently are advised to conduct a visual check of their hull above and where possible below the waterline
Date: 31st December 2020
REF: WARNING 003/DEC/2020 – UPDATE 001 It has been reported to UKMTO that on 31 DEC 2020 whilst in the vicinity of the KAZ Anchorage a vessel has identified an unknown object attached to her hull. Investigations are ongoing.
REF: UKMTO WARNING 003/DEC/2020 UKMTO are aware of an ongoing situation in position: 2933N 04847E (6NM’s South of AL Bakr Terminal – Iraq). Investigation is still ongoing.
Date: 9th September 2020
Location: 122800N, 0433400E
Ref: Advisory 002/SEP/2020 UKMTO is aware MVs are being hailed over VHF asking for vessels details in and around position 12 28N 043 34E (IVO Bab el Mandeb). We have been made aware by industry that the Yemeni coastguard are coordinating increased patrols and VHF hailings with merchant vessels and we are working with the Yemeni coastguard to ascertain whether this incident is related to this routine activity. This information is being made available for company awareness. Vessels are requested to report any such contact to UKMTO (by Email or Phone).
Date: 27th May 2020
Location: 230000N, 0633000E
REF: UKMTO Notice 001/May/2020 Industry can be reassured that UKMTO remains fully operational during the COVID 19 global pandemic. Commercial shipping companies and ship’s masters are still able to receive the latest UKMTO Maritime Security updates and briefs via telephone 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
Date: 24th January 2020
Location: 254902N, 0532506E
REF: UKMTO NOTICE 004 JAN 2020 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.
If the map doesn't show here, please ensure Functionality cookies are enabled.
Cookie Settings