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Maritime OPINTEL Report

(U) WORLDWIDE: Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS)

Report

28 April 2013 – 29 May 2013

30 May 2013

Maritime Crime/Piracy

(U) Table of Contents

1. (U) Scope Note

2. (U) Summary

3. (U) Counter-Piracy and Maritime Crime Announcements and Advisories

4. (U) Details: Monthly Incidents by Region

5. (U) Appendix A: Further Contact Information and Resources

6. (U) Appendix B: Terminology and References

1. (U) Scope Note

(U) The Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) message provides information on threats to, and

criminal action against, merchant vessels worldwide in the last 30 days. This report is produced

primarily to inform merchant mariners and naval forces.

2. (U) Summary

1. (U) ECUADOR: On 27 May, an underway container ship was boarded approximately 6.5 nm

southwest of Anconcito.

2. (U) NIGERIA: On 25 May, an underway chemical tanker was boarded and personnel

kidnapped approximately 40 nm off the coast of Bayelsa state.

3. (U) INDONESIA: On 24 May, an anchored bulk carrier was boarded at the Cigading

Anchorage.

4. (U) EGYPT: On 23 May, an anchored tanker was boarded at the Alexandria Waiting Area

Anchorage.

5. (U) BANGLADESH: On 23 May, a berthed product tanker was boarded at the Chittagong

Port.

6. (U) EGYPT: On 21 May, an anchored container ship was boarded at the Suez E16 Anchorage.

7. (U) COLOMBIA: On 21 May, an anchored general cargo ship experienced an attempted

boarding at the Buenaventura Anchorage.

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8. (U) YEMEN: On 20 May, an underway bulk carrier experienced a suspicious approach

approximately 65nm south of Al Mukalla.

9. (U) INDONESIA: On 20 May, a berthed general cargo ship was boarded at the Belawan Port.

10. (U) YEMEN: On 20 May, an underway tanker experienced a suspicious approach

approximately 100 nm south-southeast of Al Mukalla.

11. (U) YEMEN: On 19 May, an underway tanker was fired upon approximately 17 nm south of

the Al Maqatirah District coast.

12. (U) MALAYSIA: On 15 May, an underway barge in tow was boarded approximately 30nm

northwest of Pulau Tioman.

13. (U) INDONESIA: On 12 May, an underway barge in tow was boarded approximately 3nm

northwest of Pulau Batam Island.

14. (U) INDONESIA: On 07 May, a fishing vessel was attacked and hijacked in the Strait of

Malacca.

3. (U) Counter-Piracy and Maritime Crime Announcements and

Advisories

A. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Government of Japan convoy schedule for May and June 2013.

Merchant vessels that wish to apply for JMSDF escort operation should visit

http://www.mlit.go.jp/en/maritime/maritime_fr2_000000.html, please contact directly the Anti-

Piracy Contact and Coordination Office, Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure,

Transport and Tourism (MILT), Japan: Tel: +81-3-5253-8932 Fax: +81-3-5253-1643 Email:

INFO-PIRACY@mlit.go.jp (MSCHOA).

B. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Korean Navy convoy schedule for May and June 2013. All

merchant vessels wishing to join the convoy group must submit their application forms directly

to the ROK naval warship carrying out the mission. The ROK MTG can be reached directly at

(INMARSAT: 870-773-110-299), (Email: rokcheonghae@gmail.com) (MSCHOA).

C. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Chinese Navy convoy schedule for May and June 2013. For further

information, please e-mail cnmrcc@msa.gov.cn, cnmrcc@mot.gov.cn, or call Tel:

86-10-652-92221 Fax: 86-10-652-92245 (MSCHOA).

D. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Indian Navy convoy escort schedule for May 2013. To register, email

antipiracyescort@dgshipping.com or dgcommcentre@satyammail.net, or visit

www.dgshipping.com. Telephone numbers for contact are: 91-22-22614646 or fax at 91-

22- 22613636 (MSCHOA).

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4. (U) Details: Monthly Incidents by Region

(U) This section lists reports of active violence against shipping, credible threats to shipping, or

the potential for a situation to develop into a direct threat to shipping over the last 30 days.

Designation of a high-threat area is based on an assessment of all source information relating to

the existence of, or potential for, piracy and other crime, terrorism, civil unrest, or low-intensity

conflict. Every effort is made to ensure that incidents are not double-counted. In the event

double-counting is detected, or an incident is later learned to be different than initially reported,

an explanation of the cancellation of the inaccurate report will be made in at least one message

prior to dropping the erroneous report.

A. (U) NORTH AMERICA: No current incidents to report.

B. (U) CENTRAL AMERICA–CARIBBEAN: No current incidents to report.

C. (U) SOUTH AMERICA:

1. (U) ECUADOR: On 27 May, the underway container ship RIO EIDER was boarded at 02:22

S – 081:00 W, approximately 6.5 nm southwest of Anconcito. Approximately six armed persons

with shotguns in a speed boat boarded the underway container ship, with pilot and unarmed

security guards on board. Upon investigation, it was discovered container seals had been broken,

but nothing stolen. (IMO)

2. (U) COLOMBIA: On 21 May, the anchored general cargo ship FIESTA experienced an

attempted boarding at 03:50 N – 007:07 W, at the Buenaventura Anchorage. Three robbers in a

boat approached the anchored general cargo ship and attempted to board, via the anchor chain.

Alert duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Seeing crew alertness, the robbers

aborted the boarding and moved away. Coast guard and port control informed. (IMB, IMO)

3. (U) COLOMBIA: On 12 May, the bulk carrier NORD MUMBAI was boarded at 03:48 N –

077:11 W, at the Buenaventura Inner Anchorage. While at anchor, the duty officer on board the

bulk carrier noticed robber’s from a small boat boarding the vessel at the forecastle. He

immediately alerted the deck watch keepers to retreat to the bridge. Port control was informed

and the ship was advised that a coast guard patrol vessel would be sent immediately. Crew on the

bridge noticed five robbers disembarking from the forecastle deck into a small boat. A coast

guard boat arrived later and investigated. All crew are safe and nothing was stolen. (IMB, IMO,

OCL)

4. (U) EQUADOR: On 5 May, the container ship CAP PORTLAND experienced an attempted

boarding at 02:28 S - 080:04 W, approximately 12.5nm north of Puna Island. Robbers attempted

to board an underway container ship. Crew sounded the alarm, mustered, and subsequently

secured the vessel. Upon seeing crew actions, the robbers departed the area. Coastguard

responded by sending a vessel to the area. All crew was safe. (IMB, IMO)

D. (U) ATLANTIC OCEAN AREA: No current incidents to report.

E. (U) NORTHERN EUROPE–BALTIC: No current incidents to report.

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F. (U) MEDITERRANEAN–BLACK SEA: No current incidents to report.

G. (U) WEST AFRICA:

1. (U) NIGERIA: On 25 May, the underway chemical tanker MATRIX I was boarded and

personnel kidnapped approximately 40 nm off the coast of Bayelsa state. Armed pirates attacked

the underway tanker and abducted seven Pakistani crew members, whom are being held for

ransom. The vessel and its remaining crew have been released. (OCL, LL, Reuters, AP)

2. (U) TOGO: On 17 May, the anchored chemical tanker MARIELLA BOTTIGLIERI

experienced an attempted boarding at 06:03 N – 001:17 E, at the Lome Anchorage. Eleven

robbers in an unlit boat approached the anchored chemical tanker. The duty A/B noticed the boat

and informed the OOW who raised the alarm, contacted Togo Navy, and activated the fire

pumps. Two persons jumped into the water and attempted to board the tanker via the anchor

chain, but failed and returned to their boat. Later, the boat returned and approached again from

the port quarter with additional persons who were seen holding hooks attached with ropes. The

duty crew directed search lights towards the boat and noticed that the boat was flooding due to

the fire hose water. The boat remained alongside the ship and made several attempts to board the

tanker. After several failed attempts at boarding, the persons aborted and moved away. Shortly

after, a Togo Navy boat arrived at the location and patrolled the area. (IMB, IMO, SAA)

3. (U) NIGERIA: On 14 May, the offshore diving support vessel SAINT PATRICK was boarded

at 04:25 N – 007:28 E, approximately 7.5nm south-southwest of the Opobo river estuary. The

offshore diving support vessel was reported as being boarded and attacked by pirates at

approximately 02:00 LT. Both the SAINT PATRICK and LADY SWATHIN were attacked in

the same area off Idoho field, approximately six hours apart. (SAA, AP)

4. (U) NIGERIA: On 14 May, the self-propelled tanker barge LADY SWATHIN was hijacked at

04:20 N – 007:40 E, approximately 8.5nm south of the Opobo river estuary. The self-propelled

tanker barge was reported as being hijacked by 9 armed pirates in a white-hulled speedboat at

approximately 08:00 LT. Both the LADY SWATHIN and SAINT PATRICK were attacked in

the same area off Idoho field, approximately six hours apart. (SAA, AP)

5. (U) NIGERIA: On 13 May, an anchored oil tanker was boarded at 06:20 N – 003:19 E,

approximately 8nm south-southwest of Lagos. Vessel reported to authorities via VHF Channel

16 that two persons had boarded the ship and were seen on the deck. During the communication,

vessel stated that the two people had jumped overboard. (OCL)

6. (U) NIGERIA: On 12 May, a fishing vessel was attacked approximately 15nm south of Akwa

Ibom state. The fishing trawler reported being attacked by armed pirates in a white-hulled

speedboat at 0820 LT. Later, the same speedboat was reported to have approached another

fishing vessel at 0900 LT, off Calabar River. (OCL)

7. (U) NIGERIA: On 11 May, ten (10) passenger boats were boarded and robbed in the vicinity

of Sagbatoru-Igweta-Iwoama waterways in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa state.

Heavily armed sea pirates, in three (3) speedboats, rounded up ten speed boats filled with 80

passengers enroute to a funeral service and diverted them towards the creeks and started

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searching the passengers, collecting their phones, cash, and other valuables. Victims were

threatened to be set on fire, if they did not cooperate with the bandits and surrender their personal

belongings. Total value of stolen affects is worth millions of naira. The bandits also made off

with multiple outboard engines and jerry-fuel-cans. (SAA, AP)

8. (U) TOGO: On 9 May, the tanker CAP LARA experienced an attempted boarding at 06:04 N

– 001:15 E, at the Lome Anchorage. Eight persons in a boat came alongside the anchored tanker

and attempted to board the vessel. Alert duty crew spotted the approaching boat, sounded the

alarm, charged fire hoses, and informed Togo Navy. As the boat attempted to come along side

from various directions, the crew used fire hoses to prevent a boarding. The suspected pirates

eventually abandoned their boarding attempts when their boat began to fill up with water from

the fire hoses. All crew were safe on the vessel. (IMB, IMO, SAA)

9. (U) NIGERIA: On 7 May, the bulk carrier CENTENARIO BLU was fired upon at 04:43 N –

008:20 E, approximately 4 nm north-northeast of James Town. Seven heavily armed pirates in a

speed boat approached and fired upon the underway bulk carrier, channeling at Calabar River

with Calabar Pilot onboard. Master raised alarm, increased speed, sent distress message,

activated SSAS, and had non-essential crew members mustered in the citadel. The pirates

aborted the attack and moved away when they heard the ship’s alarm. No injuries endured by the

crew. (IMB, IMO)

10. (U) TOGO: On 5 May, the underway tanker SEAPRIDE was fired upon at 05:41 N – 001:20

E, approximately 27 nm south-southeast of Lome. During STS operations the tanker saw armed

pirates on the deck of the adjacent vessel. The alarm was raised, SSAS activated and all crew

mustered. The on board Togo navy guards exchanged fire with the pirates. Later a large skiff

with eight to ten armed pirates was spotted leaving the adjacent vessel and proceeded to the

tanker. Seeing this, the Master instructed all crew members to retreat into the citadel and

informed the Togo Navy. The on board naval guards took the necessary action to prevent the

pirates from boarding the tanker and in the meantime the Togo Navy dispatched two patrol boats

to provide assistance which then escorted the tanker back to the anchorage. All crew reported

safe. (IMB, IMO)

11. (U) TOGO: On 5 May, the tanker MADONNA I was boarded at 05:41 N – 001:20 E,

approximately 27nm south-southeast of Lome. Nine armed pirates in a speed boat approached

the tanker during STS operations. Three pirates boarded the tanker and opened fire. The Togo

navy guards on board another tanker alongside exchanged fire with the pirates resulting in the

pirates aborting the attempted attack and moving away. (IMB, IMO)

12. (U) NIGERIA: On 4 May, the underway cargo ship FRIO ATHENS was fired upon at 03:49

N - 006:41 E, approximately 33 nm southwest of Bonny. Six to eight pirates in a speed boat

chased and fired upon an underway refrigerated cargo ship. The vessel enforced anti-piracy

measures and managed to move away. All crew was safe, but the ship sustained minor damage

due to the firing. (IMB, IMO)

13. (U) NIGERIA: On 4 May, the underway container ship CMA CGM AFRICA FOUR was

fired upon at 04:02 N – 006:54 E, approximately 28 nm southwest of Bonny. Seven armed

pirates in a speed boat, with two outboard motors, approached a container ship underway. Master

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raised alarm, increased speed, sent distress message, activated SSAS and non essential crew

members mustered in the citadel. The pirates closed in to a distance of 60-70 meters and fired

upon the bridge and superstructure, using automatic weapons. At 0953 UTC, the pirates aborted

the attack and moved away as the distance between ship and boat increased. No injuries to crew.

(IMB, IMO)

H. (U) INDIAN OCEAN–EAST AFRICA:

1. (U) EGYPT: On 23 May, the anchored tanker B ELEPHANT was boarded at 31:12 N –

029:42 E, at the Alexandria Waiting Area Anchorage. When the crew noticed the forecastle door

and rope hatch opened, they discovered some of the ship’s equipment and stores had been stolen.

The theft likely occurred sometime during the night. The thieves likely boarded via anchor chain.

(IMO)

2. (U) BANGLADESH: On 23 May, the berthed product tanker GOLDEN ADVENTURE was

boarded in the vicinity of 22:16 N – 091:48 E, at the Chittagong port. During discharge

operations at berth, the tanker was boarded by robbers armed with knives. They were noticed by

the local watchman who immediately raised the alarm. The crew and watchman proceeded to the

location, armed with long sticks and metal pipes. Seeing the approaching crew, the robbers

jumped overboard and tried to escape with a mooring line, which the crew successfully

recovered. Port authorities informed. (IMB, IMO)

3. (U) EGYPT: On 21 May, the anchored container ship APL LE HAVRE was boarded at 29:50

N – 032:33 E, at the Suez E16 Anchorage. Duty officer on board the anchored container ship

noticed on CCTV three robbers in boiler suits near the forecastle. The duty officer raised the

alarm and sounded the fog horn. Upon being detected the robbers escaped. On inspection it was

noticed that five container seals had been broken and contents of one container pilfered. Port

control informed. (IMB, IMO)

4. (U) YEMEN: On 20 May, the underway bulk carrier YONGXING experienced a suspicious

approach by two skiffs at 13:11 N – 048:54 E, approximately 65 nm south of Al Mukalla. The

two yellow and blue skiffs with 12 individuals on board approached from the port side. When the

skiffs closed to 500 meters, the embarked AST fired 3 warning shots towards the skiffs. The

skiffs immediately departed the area. (OCL)

5. (U) YEMEN: On 20 May, the underway tanker ENJOY was attacked at 13:12 N – 049:56 E,

approximately 100nm south-southeast of Al Mukalla. Via VHF Chan 16, the tanker requested

warship assistance due to being attacked by 7 skiffs. The warship dispatched a helicopter, which

identified the skiffs. Upon the arrival of the helicopter, the skiffs subsequently pulled back.

(OCL)

6. (U) YEMEN: On 19 May, the underway tanker FIDELITY 2 was fired upon at 12:19 N –

043:58 E, approximately 17nm south of the Al Maqatirah District coast. The tanker reported via

VHF channel 16, being fired upon by 1 red and 1 white skiff. An embarked armed security team

fired warning shots at 800 meters; coalition warship dispatched a helicopter to assist. (OCL)

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7. (U) IRAN: On 19 May, the underway LPG tanker NADESHIKO GAS experienced an

attempted boarding at 25:32 N – 057:27 E, approximately 18 nm west-southwest of Bandar-e-

Jask. Four suspicious skiffs, each containing more than three unknown men, armed with rifles

and long knives, chased the underway LPG tanker. Master raised alarm, activated SSAS,

increased speed, took evasive maneuvers, contacted Iran warship by VHF for assistance, and the

non-essential crew mustered in the citadel. The boats followed the tanker for 30 minutes and then

moved away. (IMB, IMO, LSS)

8. (U) GULF OF ADEN: On 19 May, the underway cargo ship SE PELAGICA experienced an

attempted boarding at 12:12 N – 044:20 E, approximately 52nm south-southwest of Aden,

Yemen. Five pirates armed with AK47 rifles and a RPG approached a general cargo ship

underway. The vessel enforced anti piracy measures and the embarked armed guards fired

warning shots at the skiff once it had closed to 400m from the vessel; resulting in the skiff

aborting the attempt and moving away. The crew and vessel are safe. (IMB, IMO)

9. (U) EGYPT: On 18 May, the anchored chemical tanker GANDHI was boarded in the vicinity

of 31:13 N – 029:45 E, at the Alexandria Waiting Anchorage. Duty officer on board noticed a

robber lowering ship’s stores into a waiting boat. The alarm was raised and crew mustered. Upon

seeing crew alertness, the robber escaped with his accomplices. Port control informed. (IMB,

IMO)

10. (U) GULF OF ADEN: On 16 May, a merchant vessel experienced a suspicious approach at

12:03 N – 045:42 E, approximately 58nm south-southeast of Aden, Yemen. A suspected pirate

mothership towing two skiffs was spotted by the AST deployed on the merchant ship. The

suspect vessel increased its speed and moved closer to the MV. At a distance of 3nm from the

MV, the mothership deployed the two skiffs with suspected pirates onboard, heading toward the

MV. The alarm was sounded and all non-essential crew retreated into the citadel. The MV

commenced maneuvering; the Master contacted a warship, and sent the Mayday via VHF

Channel 16. As the suspected pirate vessels approached within 2nm, the embarked AST

demonstrated their presence onboard, resulting in the skiffs changing course and moving away.

Due to poor visibility, there was limited vision to detect number of people or any piracy-related

equipment. MV continued transit to her destination. (OCL)

11. (U) GULF OF ADEN: On 11 May, a merchant ship experienced a suspicious approach by

seven skiffs at 13:30 N – 050:01 E, approximately 78 nm southeast of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Each

skiff had approximately 5-6 individuals onboard. In addition there was a possible mothership

nearby. When the group of skiffs saw the armed embarked security team, they stopped pursuing

the merchant ship. The AEST reportedly observed ladders in four of the skiffs. (LSS)

12. (U) INDIAN OCEAN: On 7 May, a fishing vessel experienced a suspicious approach at

01:53 N – 051:13 E, approximately 320nm off the Somali coast. A Spanish fishing vessel

observed a skiff with six pirate’s onboard approach another fishing vessel. A Spanish warship

intervened and detained the suspect pirates. Suspected pirates could not explain why they had

sailed so far from land. There was no evidence of trade or legal activity and the Spanish warship

crew found equipment on board that is commonly related to piracy. There was insufficient

evidence on this occasion to guarantee a legal prosecution; therefore, the decision was made to

return the men to the Somali coast. (OCL)

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13. (U) GULF OF ADEN: On 5 May, an underway tanker experienced an attempted boarding at

13:40 N – 048:30 E, approximately 63 nm south-southwest of Al Mukalla, Yemen. Four high

speed skiffs, with three persons in each skiff, approached the tanker in groups of two, from its

starboard side. Two skiffs closed within a distance of 200 meters from the tanker and the armed

security team fired warning shots, resulting in the skiffs aborting their attempt. (IMB)

I. (U) PERSIAN GULF: No current incidents to report.

J. (U) SOUTHEAST ASIA:

1. (U) INDONESIA: On 24 May, the anchored bulk carrier ANNA BARBARA was boarded at

05:59 S – 105:57 E, at the Cigading Anchorage. Three robbers armed with machetes in a speed

boat, boarded the anchored bulk carrier. Alert duty crew noticed the robbers and raised the alarm,

causing in the robbers to disembark the vessel. Upon investigation, it was found that engine

spares had been stolen. Port control informed. (IMB, IMO)

2. (U) INDONESIA: On 20 May, the berthed general cargo ship KOHINOOR was boarded at

03:47 N – 098:42 E, at the Belawan Port. While at berth, an unknown number of robbers armed

with knives boarded the ship. The duty crew noticed them stealing ship properties from the poop

deck store. The robbers escaped after the crew was alerted and the alarm sounded. (IMO)

3. (U) MALAYSIA: On 15 May, the underway barge in tow CREST 289 was boarded at 03:17

N – 103:48 E, approximately 30nm northwest of Pulau Tioman. At the time, the tug boat

TCL4401 was towing the barge from Singapore to Kuantan Port, Malaysia. The thieves stole 12

pieces of manhole covers and the stern light solar cell. The Master discovered the items missing

upon arrival at Kuantan Port. The crew was not injured. (IMB, IMO)

4. (U) INDONESIA: On 12 May, the underway barge in tow CREST 2825 was boarded at 01:15

N – 104:07 E, approximately 3nm northwest of Pulau Batam Island. While tug boat CREST

JADE 1 was towing barge from Singapore to Labuan, Malaysia, when the Master and crew

spotted two thieves aboard CREST 2825. The Master activated the emergency alarm to alert the

crew and maneuvered the tugboat alongside CREST 2825. The thieves fled on a small boat, but

managed to steal the emergency towing gear. (IMO)

5. (U) INDONESIA: On 12 May, the bulk carrier SAM HAWK was boarded at 03:41 S – 114:27

E, at the Taboneo Anchorage. Five robbers in a boat approached and boarded an anchored bulk

carrier via the anchor chain and broke into the forward store. The alert crew noticed the robbers,

raised the alarm and proceeded towards the forecastle. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers

escaped in their boat with the stolen stores. Local agents informed. (IMB, IMO, OCL)

6. (U) INDONESIA: On 07 May, the fishing vessel PKFB (U2) 1532 was attacked and hijacked

in the Strait of Malacca while fishing. The pirates subsequently took the hijacked vessel to

Indonesia. On 25 May, the Indonesian Marine Police detained the fishing vessel. Awaiting

further details. (IMO)

7. (U) INDONESIA: On 30 April, the berthed passenger ship KM LAMBELU was boarded

at 07:12 S – 112:43 E, at the Tanjung Perak Port in Surabaya, East Java. According to

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witnesses, a man onboard the ship began to attack passengers indiscriminately with a 50-

centimeter machete. The man injured 18 passengers before he was taken down by other

passengers. Eight of the injured passengers required surgery, based upon the significance of their

wounds. (AP)

8. (U) INDONESIA: On 30 April, the berthed cargo ship KOHINOOR was boarded at 03:47 N –

098:42 E, at the Belawan Port. Robbers boarded a berthed general cargo ship while crews were

involved with customs and immigration and getting the ship ready to discharge. Duty AB noticed

the robbers at the poop deck and immediately report to the DO who raised alarm. On seeing

alerted crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship stores. (IMB, IMO)

9. (U) INDONESIA: On 29 April, the barge CREST 2821 was boarded at 01:13 N – 103:58 E,

approximately 3.2nm northwest of Pulau Batam. While in tow by the tug boat CREST GOLD 1,

from Port Klang to Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia; the barge CREST 2821 was boarded and

robbed. Some property onboard the barge was discovered missing later on the same day, when

the Master carried out checks on the barge. The robbers escaped with offshore installation parts,

spare towing wire bridles, towing shackles, and delta plate. ( IMB, IMO, ReCAAP ISC)

K. (U) NORTH ASIA: No current incidents to report.

L. (U) PACIFIC-ANTARCTIC OCEAN: No current incidents to report.

M. (U) ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC NON-STATE ACTIVIST GROUPS: No

current incidents to report.

5. (U) Appendix A: Further Contact Information and Resources

(U) This appendix provides contact information for the author of the WTS as well as other

entities that can be contacted with maritime crime reports. It also lists other resources where the

WTS is posted and where piracy and maritime crime incident information can be found.

(U) Contact

(U) Originator of this WTS report requests consumer feedback. Originator will incorporate all

anti-shipping events and violence against the maritime industry into this weekly message where

appropriate. To aid in our reporting, please add the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) to your

normal corporate and organizational reporting requirements. The 24-hour watch can be reached

at +1 (301) 669-4053.

(U) Other Resources

(U) This Worldwide Threat to Shipping Report is posted at the National Geospatial-Intelligence

Agency’s Maritime Safety site: http://msi.nga.mil/NGAPortal/MSI.portal. The International

Maritime Bureau (IMB) also publishes a live piracy report based on reporting from the IMB

Piracy Reporting Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, listing all piracy and armed robbery

incidents in the last ten days: http://www.icc-ccs.org/. The PAWW and WTS Reports are posted

weekly on the ONI Intel Portal: http://www.oni.navy.mil/Intelligence_Community/piracy.htm

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6. (U) Appendix B: Terminology and References

(U) This appendix is provided to promote consistent use of accurate terms of reference in

reporting and also identifies those references that were used to gather the information contained

in this report. ONI welcomes comment and suggestions for addition or amendment.

(U) Terminology

(U) In order to promote consistent use of accurate terms of reference, the following have been

adopted to describe the range of criminal anti-shipping activity and impediments to safe

navigation in our worldwide reporting and analysis. Please note that these terms relate to

observable activity and are independent of target vessel status and exclude actions by

governmental powers in lawful pursuit of their authorities:

(U) Attempted Boarding – Close approach or hull-to-hull contact with report that boarding

paraphernalia were employed or visible in the approaching boat.

(U) Blocking – Hampering safe navigation, docking, or undocking of a vessel as a means of

protest.

(U) Boarding – Unauthorized boarding of a vessel by persons not part of its complement

without successfully taking control of the vessel.

(U) Firing Upon – Weapons discharged at or toward a vessel.

(U) Hijacking – Unauthorized seizure and retention of a vessel by persons not part of its

complement.

(U) Kidnapping – Unauthorized forcible removal of persons belonging to the vessel from it.

(U) Robbery – Theft from a vessel or from persons aboard the vessel.

(U) Suspicious Approach – All other unexplained close proximity of an unknown vessel.

(U) Sourcing

(U) ONI derives information in this report from direct reporting and analysis of reports from the

following agencies and commercial sources.

Agence France Presse (AFP)

Associated Press (AP)

BBC News (BBC)

Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), Denmark (BIMCO)

EU Naval Forces (EU)

Fairplay (FP), London

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International Maritime Bureau (IMB), London and Kuala Lumpur

International Maritime Organization (IMO), London

Informa Group (INFO), formerly LLP, Llp Limited, London

Latitude38.com (LAT), website

Lloyd’s List (LL), daily, London

Local media (LM)

LSS-SAPU.com (LSS)

Maritime Administration (MARAD), US

Maritime Security Council (MSC), US

Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa (MSCHOA), Northwood

MaRisk by Risk Intelligence (Risk Intelligence/MaRisk)

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Navigation Safety System

Noonsite.com (Noonsite), website

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Shipping Center (NSC), Brussels

Oceanuslive.org (OCL), website

Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) (analysis and comment)

Operator (owner or operator of affected vessel)

Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), US

Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against

Ships in Asia, Information Sharing Center (ReCAAP ISC)

Reuters.com (Reuters), website

Royal Australian Navy (RAN)

Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN)

Secure Anchorage Area West Africa (SAA)

Seafarers’ Assistance Program (SAP), Kenya

Tradewinds (TW)

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO)

United Press International (UPI)

United States Coast Guard (USCG)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

U.S. Maritime Liaison Office (MARLO) Bahrain

U.S. Department of State (DOS)

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

(U) ICOD: 29 May 2013