Update on 30 Dec 2024:-
The Navies’ Bridge Emergency Reference Cards Middle East were updated by the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), as attached dated 20 Dec 2024, with the new MSCOI contact information. The first version was issued on 30 Sept 2024.
The Cards list the emergency contact details of the following navies offices:
- United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO),
- Maritime Security Centre Horn of Africa (MSCHoA) and European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) ASPIDES / EUNAVFOR ATALANTA,
- US Navy Central Command (NAVCENT).
The Cards also provide recommendations of considerations before entering a threat area, while in an area of increased threat, as well as guidance to deal with attacks including:
- Missile and Drone Attack (Aerial / Surface)
- Approach by Suspicious Craft in Port or at Anchor
- Sea Mines
- Unexploded Ordnance
- Piracy Attack / Unauthorized Boarding
- VHF Hailing / Harassment
Update on 25 Sept 2024:-
Today, the Interim Industry Transit Advice, Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden was finalised, as attached for download.
Update on 06 Sept 2024:-
The European Union´s Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ASPIDES was launched under the EU Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) in response to Houthi activities affecting international shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. It provides escort to merchant vessels and defends vessels against strikes. Following the m/t Sounion incident, INTERCARGO is honoured by ASPIDES accepting to brief INTERCARGO members on the latest developments in the Red Sea crisis.
