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20th January 2016 Issue: 8
Intelligence
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Issue 8 of the series continues to follow the developing conflicts in Yemen and Libya, as well as detailing reports on security instances and news from around the World.
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Yemen
- Update
- Yemen Ports
- Aden
Libya
- Update
- National Oil Company
Regional theatres of piracy, crime, terrorism and news
- Indian Ocean Region
- Gulf of Guinea
- South East Asia
- Central & South America
IMO News
Mast Services
Editor: Alexander Farrow
“Making the maritime environment a safer place to live and work”
Foreword Contents
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Yemen UPDATE:
The UN peace envoy left Sanna on the 14th January, having failed to secure an agreement between the warring parties to continue the 2nd round of negotiations, which were due to take place this week, with the purpose of ending the civil war in Yemen.
An airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition has hit a building in Sanna used by the police, killing 20 people.
In a presidential statement, Egypt’s National Defence Council extended their military participation in the Saudi-led operation in Yemen for up to 1 year.
On the 15th January a US drone strike killed 3 suspected AQAP militants. The strike occurred in the remote desert area of Shabwah Province.
On the 17th January, President Hadi ordered a crackdown on smuggling in Shabwah Province. Officials reported that Houthi and allied forces have been smuggling arms and oil, among other items, through the port and roads. Forces loyal to President Hadi reportedly seized dozens of oil trucks.
Control of Yemen territory (11th January 2016)
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Houthi
Pro Hadi Government Forces
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
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Port Aden:
The port of Aden is now under the protection of the Republic of Yemen security forces.
Curfew in effect for Aden, 2000-0500 daily.
Merchant vessels wishing to enter Yemeni ports must first apply for a permit through the Yemeni Ministry of Transportation; Contact [email protected] for more information.
Final clearance to enter Yemeni ports (with permits in place) sits with the Coalition Guard-ship.
Recently expanded container storage facility.
Aden is the only port in Yemen currently able to facilitate container vessels.
Port Hudaydah: Capacity 5 berths. Reduced vessel berth capacity from 8 to 5 due to substantial damage from air strikes in July, especially to cranes. Container vessels must be geared to operate here.
Port Mokha: No recorded activity since August 2015.
Port Salif: Capacity 2 berths. No container ability. Operating at capacity. Vessels experience severe delays due to minimal port equipment.
Port Mukalla: Capacity 2 berths. Mukalla remains under AQAP control. Higher port tariffs have resulted in fewer calling vessels.
Yemen Ports Aden
UPDATE:
On the 18th January, gunmen on a motorcycle shot dead Aden judge, Abdulhadi Mohammed, near his house in the Mansura district.
On Sunday a car bomb exploded outside the residence of Aden Security Chief, Brigadier Shalal Ali Shayae, leaving around 8 people dead, mostly guards.
On Friday an oil pipeline connecting an oil terminal to a refinery was sab-otaged. It is though the act was committed by either ISIS or AQAP, although neither have, as yet, claimed responsibility.
Both ISIS and AQAP are reported to have a growing presence in Aden, with flags flying from buildings and patrols being carried out on streets.
ANALYSIS:
Aden appears to be increasingly unstable, with terrorist attacks which have targeted influential members of the government and judiciary, and aim to undermine the gov-ernment. The imposed government curfew is proving difficult to impose, and it is reported that Islamic extremists, both IS and AQAP, are setting up their own check points in some parts of Aden at night.
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Libya
Controlled by the Council of Deputies and Libyan National Army
Controlled by the New General National Congress and Libya Shield Force
Controlled by so called ‘ISIS’
Control of Northern Libyan
territory (6th January 2016)
Source: Wikimedia Commons
UPDATE:
On Tuesday Libya’s Presidential Council announced a new government. This formation of steady government is an initial and key part of the UN backed scheme in order to bring stability to the currently fragmented country. With a unified government in place, there can be a co-ordinated and supported offensive on IS in Libya. The announcement has not been received well by members representing Eastern Libya, who believe that they have been underrepresented. Due to this, one council mem-ber withdrew in protest.
As IS is squeezed in Iraq and Syria, it is understood that the organisation is increasing efforts in its so called ‘Libyan Province’. IS already controls a large section of coast line, and is making weekly attempts to destabilise and capture oil facilities to its east, in order to try and simulate the oil revenue streams it controls in Syria and Iraq.
National Oil Company (NOC):
A major oil pipeline South of Ras Lanuf has been severely damaged due to an explosion. It is thought that this could have been a sabotage attack. Ras Lanuf and Es Sidra were targeted last week by IS in an attack which left 7 of the oil storage tanks ablaze.
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Libya Indian Ocean Region
Hijack
Boarding
Approach/Attack
Suspicious Activity
1st December 2015 HRA limits
Iran: The majority of US sanctions have been lifted from Iran, freeing up international finance, trade, and multiple shipping companies including:
Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and its aliases;
South Shipping Line, and the
National Iranian Tanker Company and its aliases.
A total of 606 vessels have also been removed from sanction lists. To the read full article click here
News
Incidents 1. Bahrain: On the 16th January the Bahraini Coast Guard's
commander reported that a fishing boat was attacked outside
of Bahrain’s Territorial Waters and that Indian Captain was
killed. To read the full article click here.
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Gulf of Guinea Gulf of Guinea
Hijack
Boarding
Approach/Attack
Suspicious Activity
Incidents 1. Nigeria: On the 19th January armed pirates attempted to board a RORO vessel confirmed as MV Silver Sky owned by Dubai based Sallaum Lines while the ship was on its way into Nigeria, 64 nautical miles of Beyelsa. The Panama flagged vessel reported coming under fire by 2 skiffs at 1118 UTC in position 03° 56’N 005° 12’E, 64nm WSW of Brass. The Master ordered an increase of speed up to 15knts and conducted evasive manoeuvres. Skiffs closed in on the vessel, but eventually aborted the chase. At about 1320 UTC, the Master reported the skiffs had moved away. 2. Nigeria: On the 15th January, a passenger boat en-route from Brass to Port Harcourt, was attacked in the waterways of the Bayelsa State in position 04° 35’N 006° 32’E. Armed assailants kidnapped 16 passengers and 2 crew members (20 passengers embarked). The boat, operating under AGIP, was reported to have been experiencing technical difficulties at the time of the attack by the gunmen (Report unverified). 4. Nigeria: On the 18th January an underway passenger boat was attacked and boarded by an unknown number of assailants at 0700 LT, position 04°34’N 006°16’E, close to Nembe. The assailants kidnapped 12 passengers after intercepting the boat which was then diverted to the Okorama creeks where the passengers were taken to an unidentified location.
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3. Nigeria: On the 13th January, heavily-armed pirates attacked the fishing trawler, FT Kulak IX, at 0100 LT in position 04°55’N – 005°30’E, Dodo River, Bayelsa State. Two crew, the Captain and Chief Engineer, were kidnaped. The vessel’s cargo was untouched and the vessel later discovered run aground in Dodo River creek.
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South East Asia
Incidents Nothing significant to report
Hijack
Boarding
Approach/Attack
Suspicious Activity
News
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Central and S. America
Incidents
Standing advice: The smuggling of drugs on board merchant vessels is far from a new phenomenon. For every load which is caught, countless numbers undoubtedly slip through undetected. This is very much a localised issue within South and Central America. The repercussions of a vessel being caught with drugs stowed will depend on the type, amount and national laws, but may be disruptive and costly. When and if operating in these areas, especially Columbia and Peru, it is advised that:
Potential stowage areas such as rudder shafts are denied as far as possible, and/or routinely searched.
Access points are closely monitored by a vigilant watch for the duration of the vessel’s call at port.
Hi-Jack
Boarding
Approach/Attack
Suspicious Activity 1. Belize: On the 13th January an unidentified launch came along side an anchored sail boat while everyone aboard was asleep at 2200 LT in Middle Long Cay. Four men between 20-30 years of age came aboard, each armed with a pistol. One female guest was sexually assaulted, and later treated at the local hospital. Cash, camera, computers, food, drinks, jewellery and an outboard motor were stolen. The launch left at high speed in a south-westerly direction. The entire event lasted about 45 minutes, and was reported to the Police, Coast Guard, Port Captain and marina. Reported (CSSN)
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IMO News
Criteria for entry into force of the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention has not yet been reached. There is insufficient tonnage to trigger entry into force despite recent ratifications. Following the spate of ratifications in November 2015 of the BWM Convention, IMO and partner IHS Maritime & Trade have been engaged in a process to verify tonnage figures to ascertain whether or not the convention’s final entry-into-force requirement has been met. To read the full article click here
The “blue economy”, a global vision for economic growth through the sustainable development of oceans and coasts, is being discussed at the second Blue Economy Summit, in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (19th January 2016). The Summit is deliberating how to build on outcomes of the UN climate change summit (COP 21) and UN Sustainable Development Summit 2015, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 14(conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development).
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