Piracy and armed robbery at sea remains a threat off the western coast of Africa, particularly in the Gulf of Guinea. You should also report regularly to the UKMTO Telephone: +971 505 523 215, giving your location, course and speed, and plan your route carefully to avoid putting yourself in unnecessary danger. Those who still choose to sail through the area should follow best management practice and check with the Maritime Security Centre (Horn of Africa) at for up to date advice and guidance on passage round the Horn of Africa by emailing with the subject line ‘Yacht Vessel Movement’. The combined threat assessment of the international Naval Counter Piracy Forces remains that: “all sailing yachts under their own passage should remain out of the High Risk Area (HRA) or face the risk of being hijacked and held hostage for ransom”.Īll mariners who still decide to sail through the High Risk Area in the Gulf of Aden/Indian Ocean should consider their need to travel and consider alternatives eg transporting the vessel by yacht carrier. Reports of armed robbery, indiscriminate shooting and attacks on local fishing dhows in the area also continue. Sailing vessels are particularly vulnerable to attack due to their low speed and low freeboard. The threat of piracy related activity and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden remains significant. Royal Yachting Association - Boating abroad.Further information and maritime piracy reports are available on the following websites: You should also follow the anti-piracy guidelines (see below) when travelling through areas of piracy-related activity. Visit the travel advice page for the particular country you’re going to, or sailing near to, and take a note of useful contact details like the nearest British embassy, high commission or consulate and the local emergency services. some parts of south east Asia, particularly the Malacca Straits and Singapore Straits, and the Sulu and Celebes Seas. Gulf of Guinea in west Africa, including in ports across that region.the Indian Ocean, particularly off the coast of the Horn of Africa/Gulf of Aden.If you’re travelling in your own yacht or boat you should be aware that piracy and armed robbery at sea remains a risk, particularly in the following areas:
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