Posted:
October 7, 2010
The Maritime Administration has published the following advisory on its Web site. The complete advisory can be accessed online.
The U. S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration has issued a warning to ship operators of an anticipated increase in piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden region from October through early December due to the end of monsoon season. More favorable weather conditions allow for small boat activity in the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Indian Ocean and waters off the Horn of Africa. Recent attacks have occurred off the Kenyan and Tanzanian coasts, the Southern Red Sea, Seychelles and Maldives.
"The change in season means every precaution must be taken in order to defend against pirate attacks," said Maritime Administrator David Matsuda. "Our agency remains committed to helping U.S. crewmembers be vigilant and well-prepared for pirate attacks."
MARAD issues piracy warning as monsoon season closes
The Maritime Administration has published the following advisory on its Web site. The complete advisory can be accessed online.
The U. S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration has issued a warning to ship operators of an anticipated increase in piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden region from October through early December due to the end of monsoon season. More favorable weather conditions allow for small boat activity in the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Indian Ocean and waters off the Horn of Africa. Recent attacks have occurred off the Kenyan and Tanzanian coasts, the Southern Red Sea, Seychelles and Maldives.
"The change in season means every precaution must be taken in order to defend against pirate attacks," said Maritime Administrator David Matsuda. "Our agency remains committed to helping U.S. crewmembers be vigilant and well-prepared for pirate attacks."