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(U) WORLDWIDE: Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report
20 September - 19 October 2016
20 October 2016

(U) Table of Contents

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(U) Scope Note and NGA Special Warning 134

(U) Summary
(U) Counter-Piracy and Maritime Crime Announcements and Advisories
(U) Details: Monthly Incidents by Region
(U) Appendix A: Further Contact Information and Resources
(U) Appendix B: Terminology and References

1. (U) Scope Note

1. (U) The Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) message provides info on piracy threats to, and criminal action
against, merchant vessels and the shipping industry worldwide in the last 30 days. This report is produced primarily
to inform merchant mariners and naval forces.
2. (U) This Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) report includes a United States Special Maritime Warning which
has been disseminated by the Maritime Safety Watch Desk at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

3. (U) NGA Special Warning 134: Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait, and Gulf of Aden. Commercial
vessels in the region of the Red Sea, Bab el Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden should operate under a
heightened state of alert as increasing tensions in the region escalate the potential for direct or collateral
damage to vessels transiting the region. These threats may come from a variety of different sources such
as missiles, projectiles or waterborne improvised explosive devices. Houthi rebels claimed responsibility
for a 1 October attack on a UAE vessel. Vessels in the region should report hostile activities
immediately and contact coalition naval forces via VHF bridge to bridge radio, e-mail:
catleader@me.navy.mil, phone: 973 1785 3879.

2. (U) Summary
A. (U) INDONESIA: On 16 October, Indonesian police arrested the TOLL EMPEROR near Tanjung Pinggir, Pulau
Batam on suspicion of smuggling.
B. (U) YEMEN: On 15 October, initial reports on the latest incident said the crew detected multiple
missiles fired toward the USS MASON, which responded with onboard countermeasures to defend itself.
C. (U) MEXICO: On 15 October, 136 kilos of cocaine were seized in Manzanillo port in a container aboard
KOTA LOKIS.
D. (U) PERU: On 14 October, four robbers approached a cargo ship anchored in Callao Anchorage in a suspicious
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E. (U) NIGERIA: On 13 October, Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate militants claimed an attack on a pipeline
in Ughelli area of Delta state.
F. (U) INDONESIA: On 12 October, four robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier in Dumai anchorage.
G. (U) VIETNAM: On 12 October, three robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchorage near Vung Tau Anchorage.
H. (U) MALAYSIA: On 12 October, two fishermen on a boat off Tigabu Island were attacked.
I. (U) ST. VINCENT and the GRENADINES: On 10 October, one yacht anchored at Chateaubelair was
boarded.
J. (U) FIJI: On 9 October, a small dinghy and outboard motor were stolen from a sailing yacht anchored in
Saweni Bay.
K. (U) PERU: On 6 October, robbers in a wooden skiff boarded a general cargo ship anchored in Callao
Anchorage.
L. (U) NIGERIA: On 16 September, 12 armed pirates approached a chemical tanker southwest of Bayelsa.
M. (U) CONGO: On 11 September, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored offshore supply ship in
Pointe Noire Inner Anchorage.

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

A. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Government of Japan convoy schedule for October and November 2016. To apply for
JMSDF escort, visit http://www.mlit.go.jp/en/maritime/maritime_fr2_000000.html, please contact directly the AntiPiracy 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 October 2016. 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: 1-203-346-7633. Email:
bluegun21@navy.mil.kr. (MSCHOA)
C. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Chinese Navy convoy schedule for October, November, and December 2016. For further
information, please e-mail planavy@navy.mil.cn, or call Tel: 00870 773 120 807; or 441 221 894. (MSCHOA)
D. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Indian Navy convoy escort schedule for October 2016. To register, email
dgcommcentre-dgs@nic.in; or visit www.dgshipping.com. Telephone numbers for contact are: 91-2222614646 or fax at 91-22-22613636. (MSCHOA)
E. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Russian Navy convoy escort schedule for October 2016. For further information e-mail
smb@msecurity.ru; isps@msecurity.ru; or fax +7 (499) 642-83-29. (MSCHOA)

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. 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.

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(U) NORTH AMERICA:

Figure 1. North America Piracy and

Maritime Crime

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1. (U) MEXICO: On 15 October, 136 kilos of cocaine were seized in Manzanillo port in a container aboard KOTA
LOKIS. The crew was not detained. The vessel left port the following day. (FleetMon)
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(U) CENTRAL AMERICA - CARIBBEAN - SOUTH AMERICA:

Figure 2. Central America - Caribbean South America Piracy and Maritime Crime
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1. (U) PERU: On 14 October, four robbers approached a cargo ship anchored near position 12:01S - 077:11W,
Callao Anchorage. The crew was alerted and activated the pressurized fire hoses resulting in the robbers aborting
the attempted boarding. (IMB)
2. (U) ST. VINCENT and the GRENADINES: On 10 October, one yacht anchored at Chateaubelair was boarded by
armed men with machetes who injured the captain as he forced the attackers back to their boat. Although a
mayday call was made, no assistance came. A nearby yacht assisted the captain. (www.noonsite.com)
3. (U) PERU: On 6 October, robbers in a wooden skiff boarded a general cargo ship anchored near position 12:01S
- 077:11W, Callao Anchorage. Property was stolen from the ship. The incident was reported to Port Control. (IMB)
4. (U) SAINT LUCIA: On 1 October, a dinghy was stolen overnight from a sailing yacht anchored in Rodney Bay.
After the owner posted a reward for safe return of the vessel, the dinghy was returned without the fuel tank and a
pair of flip flops. (www.noonsite.com)
5. (U) VENEZUELA: On 22 September, four small fishing vessels were engaged in fishing around an anchored
tanker near position 10:09N - 064:46W, Barcelona Anchorage. Robbers disguised as fishermen approached and
boarded the tanker, stole ships properties and escaped unnoticed. The theft was noticed during routine rounds by
the duty crew. A search was made throughout the tanker and the incident was reported to port control. Local
authorities boarded the tanker for an investigation. (IMB)
C. (U) ATLANTIC OCEAN AREA: No current incidents to report.
D. (U) NORTHERN EUROPE - BALTIC: No current incidents to report.
E. (U) MEDITERRANEAN - BLACK SEA:
1. (U) SPAIN: On 23 September, Spanish Coast Guard seized 20 tons of hashish hidden in secret compartments
on the freighter MARTIN N in the Mediterranean near the coastal town of Almeria. Twelve crew members were
arrested. The vessel was allegedly en route from Aveiro, Portugal, to Mersin, Turkey. (FleetMon)
F. (U) WEST AFRICA

Figure 3. West Africa Piracy and Maritime

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Figure 4. West Africa Piracy and Maritime

Crime
1. (U) NIGERIA: On 13 October, Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM) militants claimed an attack on a
pipeline in Ughelli area of Delta state. (AFP World Service)
2. (U) NIGERIA: On 16 September, while en route from Port Harcourt to Lagos, 12 pirates armed with guns
approached a chemical tanker near position 03:52N - 005:20E, 44 nm southwest of Bayelsa. One pirate boarded
the vessel and heaved up two aluminum ladders to assist the others to board. Seeing movement on the deck the
duty officer raised the alarm, made an announcement on the PA and all non-essential crew members mustered in a
safe room. Master activated the SSAS, sent distress message and informed the armed naval guard force onboard
the ship. As the pirate boat tried to come alongside and make fast to the tanker, the master and the naval
commander onboard decided to fire warning shots. The pirates returned fire. After an exchange of fire for 30
minutes the pirates aborted and moved away. At daybreak a search was carried out and no pirates were found
onboard. The superstructure and deck of the vessel sustained some damage due to the firing. No injuries to the
crew or the naval guards reported. (IMB)
3. (U) CONGO: On 12 September, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored offshore supply ship near
position 04:45S - 011:50E, Pointe Noire Inner Anchorage. The robbers stole the rescue boat outboard motor. The
theft was discovered by the duty bosun during routine rounds and reported to the bridge. Alarm raised and a search
was carried out. It was reported that footprints were found around the rescue boat area and the forecastle deck.
(IMB)
4. (U) NIGERIA: On 7 October, three sea robbers were arrested for robbing four women in a boat in the creeks
around Ataba. The robbers stole money and handsets from the victims. (Al Bawaba Business)
5. (U) NIGERIA: On 7 October, the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) JUBILEEIN IKOT ABASI intercepted two wooden
Cotonou boats laden with 19,200 liters of product suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO). Four
people were arrested. (Al Bawaba Business)

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6. (U) NIGERIA: On 29 September, the Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate militants said it bombed the
Unenurhie-Evwreni oil delivery pipeline in Ughelli, Delta State. (Reuters)
7. (U) NIGERIA: On 24 September, suspected militants killed one soldier in the Cross River State. The militants
were said to have arrived at the Efut Esighi Waterfront in speedboats. It is alleged that the attack was led by
wanted criminal kingpin Benjamin Simplee (aka G1), leader of the Bakassi Strike Force. (Sahara Reporters)
8. (U) MOROCCO: On 23 September, a duty crewman onboard a berthed bulk carrier observed two suspicious
persons hiding on the jetty, near position 33:36N - 007:37W, Port of Casablanca. The persons attempted to board
the vessel at four different times but were unsuccessful because of the alert crew. Incident reported to the port
facility security officer and local agent. No action taken. (IMB)
9. (U) NIGERIA: On 23 September, the Niger Delta Avengers claimed responsibility for a bombing of the Bonny 48inch crude export line in the Rivers State. (Al Bawaba Business)
10. (U) GUINEA: On 21 September, six robbers armed with guns fired upon and boarded the container ship
WINDHOEK, anchored near position 09:18N - 013:45W, Conakry Anchorage. Ships Master activated the SSAS
alert, raised the alarm and locked himself in the accommodation area. The robbers, however; gained access into
the ship by breaking the bridge wing windows. After taking the crew hostage, the robbers ransacked and looted
every crew cabin, stole crew personal belongings and ships cash, and escaped. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre
liaised with the Guinea Navy who responded and boarded the ship. All crew reported safe. (IMB; NGA;
ww.fleetmon.com)
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(U) ARABIAN GULF: No current incidents to report.

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H. (U) INDIAN OCEAN - EAST AFRICA:

Figure 5. Indian Ocean - East Africa

Piracy and Maritime Crime
1. (U) YEMEN: On 15 October, initial reports on the latest incident said the crew detected multiple missiles fired
toward the USS MASON, which responded with onboard countermeasures to defend itself. No damage was
reported to the vessel or other ships accompanying it. The missile attack, if confirmed, would mark the third time
the USS MASON was fired upon in international waters in the past week from territory in Yemen controlled by
Iranian-aligned Huthi rebels. (Reuters)
2. (U) YEMEN: On 9 October, USS MASON, a U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer was targeted in a failed missile
attack from territory in Yemen controlled by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, neither of the two missiles hit the ship.
There were no injuries to the sailors and no damage to the ship. (gCaptain)
3. (U) YEMEN: On 12 October, A U.S. Navy destroyer was targeted in a failed missile attack from territory
controlled by Huthi rebels, the second such incident in the past four days. USS Mason, which was
accompanied by USS Ponce - an amphibious transport dock - fired defensive salvos in response to the missiles,
neither of which hit the ships or caused any damage as they operated north of the Bab el Mandab Strait. The
rebels appeared to use small skiffs as spotters to help direct the missile attack on the warship. (Reuters)
4. (U) YEMEN: On 3 October, at 0650 UTC, an underway chemical tanker near position 14:01N - 042:49E,
southern Red Sea, reported a skiff closing to within two tenths of a mile. The skiff had a black hull with six persons
on board wearing black and white clothing, with 3-4 weapons sighted. The vessels security team showed their
presence and the skiff moved away. Vessel is safe. (IMB)

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5. (U) YEMEN: On 1 October at approximately 0100 UTC, Huthi fighters fired a possible missile at a civilian
logistics ship, an Australian-built HSV-2 SWIFT logistics catamaran, near the Bab el Mandab Strait off Yemens
southern coast. The vessel is being leased to the United Arab Emirates military from the UAE Marine Dredging
Company. The civilian passengers were rescued. No crewmembers were hurt. Extensive damage to the vessel has
been reported. (Reuters; BBC; www.news.odin.tc; gCaptain)
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(U) EAST ASIA - SOUTHEAST ASIA - INDIAN SUBCONTINENT:

Figure 6. East Asia - Southeast Asia - Indian

Subcontinent Africa Piracy and Maritime Crime
1. (U) INDONESIA: On 16 October, Indonesian police arrested the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel TOLL
EMPEROR near Tanjung Pinggir, Pulau Batam on suspicion of smuggling. Authorities reportedly found
the ship anchored and surrounded by smaller vessels unloading television sets, refrigerators and other
smuggled consumer goods. (www.fleetmon.com)
2. (U) INDONESIA: On 12 October, four robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier anchored near
position 01:42.5N - 101:29.3E, Dumai anchorage. One crewmember was taken hostage and threatened
with a knife. Property was stolen from the vessels engine room and the robbers escaped. The incident
was reported to port control. (IMB)
3. (U) VIETNAM: On 12 October, three robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchorage near position 10:162N 107:03E, Vung Tau Anchorage. The crew confronted the robbers who then fled. The incident has been
reported and is currently being investigated by Vung Tau Port Control. (IMB)
4. (U) MALAYSIA: On 12 October, two fishermen on a boat off Tigabu Island were attacked by four armed
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men, injuring one. (The Malay Mail Online)
5. (U) INDONESIA: On 7 October at approximately 4:45 am, a Customs and Excise Office patrol vessel was
attacked by a mob in Tanjung Jumpul waters off Asahan regency, North Sumatra. The four officials reported
injuries after the mob threw Molotov cocktails and firecrackers at the patrol vessel when they attempted to inspect a
boat suspected of smuggling. (The Jakarta Post)
6. (U) BANGLADESH: On 4 October, pirates kidnapped 32 fishermen from two fishing trawlers FV MA BABAR
DOA and FV NASIMA located on the Meghna River in Noakhali. The pirates also looted fishing nets and the catch
from both vessels. Later, 20 of the fishermen were freed, leaving 12 still in custody. (Prothom-Alo)
7. (U) INDONESIA: On 2 October, three robbers in a wooden boat boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position
05:29S - 105:17E, Panjang Anchorage. Duty crewman on rounds spotted the robbers and notified the bridge.
Hearing a crewman reporting via radio, the robbers escaped in their boat empty-handed. Crew mustered and a
search was carried out. Nothing reported stolen. Port control informed. (IMB)
8. (U) BANGLADESH: On 1 October, pirates of Alauddin Bahini opened fire at a vessel carrying Hilsha fish on the
Meghna River, killing one fisherman and injuring six. (Dhaka Tribune)
9. (U) INDONESIA: On 25 September, three robbers armed with long knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near
position 07:46S - 109:04E, Cilacap Anchorage. They took hostage a duty crewman, threatened and tied him to
the gangway railing. Then they entered the engine room, took hostages and tied up the duty second engineer and
duty oiler. The oiler managed to free himself and raised the alarm. The robbers escaped with the stolen engine
spares. Crew mustered and a search was carried out. Incident was reported to port authorities. (IMB)
10. (U) MALAYSIA: On 27 September, a group of armed men boarded a fishing boat and kidnapped the captain in
northeast Sabah state. The six-member group of assailants used a white speedboat with green and yellow stripes.
(EFE News Services; Free Malaysia Today)
11. (U) MALAYSIA: On 27 September, a group of armed men boarded a fishing boat and looted the vessel
operating in northeast Sabah state. The six-member group of assailants used a white speedboat with green and
yellow stripes. (EFE News Services; Free Malaysia Today)
12. (U) VIETNAM: On 27 September, a duty crewman on routine rounds onboard a general cargo ship anchored
near position 10:15N - 107:01E, Vung Tau Anchorage, noticed three robbers near the paint locker. While two
robbers stole paint drums, the third robber armed with a gun and a jungle bolo stood watch. The duty crewman,
afraid for his safety, hid near the windlass until the three robbers escaped in a small boat. Alarm raised, crew
mustered and a search was carried out. Incident reported to local authorities and port control. (IMB; NGA)
13. (U) INDONESIA: On 22 September, Indonesian authorities in Jakarta detained a vessel traveling from Malaysia
carrying approximately 30 tons of ammonium nitrate fertilizer. Police believe that the cargo could have been
intended for making fish bombs, a common practice in the region. The police have not linked the cargo to terrorism
at this time.(Reuters; News Corp Australia Network)
14. (U) MALAYSIA: On 21 September, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two vessels
for illegally transferring oil and anchoring without permission in Pengerang waters, 3 nm south of Tanjung
Penyusop. Marine Gas Oil was being transferred from MT ANIC 1 to TB ENA JADE. (The Star Online)
15. (U) PHILIPPINES: On 21 September, Martina Lynn Yee, a 60-year-old Chinese trader, was abducted in
Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Yee was recovered by Philippine soldiers in Kajatian village. Soldiers also
seized a speedboat during the rescue mission. (Mindanao Examiner)
16. (U) BANGLADESH: On 20 September, 47 fishermen were abducted and 25 trawlers were looted by forest
robbers in the Sundarbans in Bangladesh. The robbers beat the fisherman and then demanded ransom. It is
notable that in the past 12 days, 102 fishermen were abducted from Sundarbans by gangs of forest robbers.
(www.businessnews24bd.com)

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(U) NORTHEAST ASIA:

1. (U) SOUTH KOREA: On 9 October, a 4.5-ton speed boat for the Coast Guard had carried several officers in an
operation to capture a Chinese vessel fishing illegally in the area, when another Chinese boat rammed the vessel
and fled the scene, causing the Coast Guard boat to capsize. The Coast Guard said the incident took place in
waters 76 km southwest of Socheong Island. There were no injuries or casualties from the incident. The vessel
has been placed on the wanted list by the Coast Guards of both nations. (Yonhap News Agency)
2. (U) HONG KONG: On 21 September, Hong Kong customs seized 20 million cigarettes from Greece which
arrived by shipping container forwarded from Vietnam. This is Hong Kongs largest seizure since 2007, according to
officials. (www.scmp.com)
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(U) PACIFIC OCEAN - SOUTHERN OCEAN:

Figure 7. Northeast Asia Piracy and Maritime Crime

1. (U) FIJI: On 9 October, a small dinghy and outboard motor were stolen from a sailing yacht anchored in Saweni
Bay. (www.noonsite.com)

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.

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

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)
Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), Denmark
BBC News
EU Naval Forces (EU)
Fairplay (FP), London
Informa Group (INFO), formerly LLP, Llp Limited, London
International Maritime Bureau (IMB), London and Kuala Lumpur
International Maritime Organization (IMO), London
gCaptain
Latitude38.com (LAT) website
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Lloyd's List (LL), daily, London

Local Media (LM)
LSS-SAPU.com (LSS)
Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S.
The Maritime Executive (website)
Maritime Security Centre - Horn of Africa (MSCHOA)
Maritime Security Council (MSC), U.S.
Maritime Trade Information Sharing Centre - Gulf of Guinea (MTISC-GoG)
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Navigation Safety System
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Brussels
Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) (analysis and comment)
Operator (owner or operator of affected vessel)
Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia,
Information Sharing Center (ReCAAP ISC)
Reuters
Royal Australian Navy (RAN)
Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN)
Seafarers Assistance Program (SAP), Kenya
Tradewinds (TW)
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO)
United Press International (UPI)
U.S. Maritime Liaison Office (MARLO) Bahrain
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

(U) ICOD: 19 October 2016

(U) The PAWW and WTS Reports are posted each week on the ONI Intel Portal and can be found at:
http://www.oni.navy.mil/Intelligence-Community/Piracy

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