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(U) WORLDWIDE: Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report

1 May - 31 May 2017
1 June 2017

(U) Table of Contents

1. (U) Scope Note
2. (U) Warnings and Advisories
3. (U) Summary
4. (U) Counter-Piracy and Maritime Crime Announcements and Advisories
5. (U) Details: Monthly Incidents by Region
6. (U) Appendix A: Further Contact Information and Resources
7. (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) Warnings and Advisories

1. (U) UKMTO ADVISORY NOTICE 001/JUN/2017: Category: Security Notice. Following the Attack of a Merchant
Vessel in the Bab el Mandeb 31 May 2017 (UKMTO Warning 004/May/2017). The vessel suffered some damage,
the Crew are safe and the vessel has continued on its passage. UKMTO wishes to remind Masters and Mariners of
the extant Guidance, (US Maritime Alert 2017-002A) that on transiting the Bab el Mandeb straight, they should
increase their vigilance, maintain the farthest possible distance from the Yemen coast, transit during daylight hours
and use the Western TSS. Companies, CSOs and masters are advised to adhere to the guidance in BMP4,
especially when approached by small crafts. UKMTO will provide further updates as appropriate. Any queries
regarding this Advisory Notice ring 0044 2392 222060 for further information.

2. (U) UKMTO ADVISORY NOTICE 005/MAY/2017: Category: Sighting. Description: 170530Z MAY 17. An MV
was approached in position 1441.25N 05103.43E by 7 skiffs each with 4/5 persons on board. These skiffs got to
within 1NM from both port and starboard quarters. Skiffs followed MV for 30 mins and then stopped. MV is safe.
Due to seeing an increase in activity in this area over the last 24 hours, merchant vessels operating in the vicinity of
this location are advised to exercise extreme caution. Any queries regarding this Advisory Notice ring 0044 2392
222060 for further information.

3. (U) UKMTO ADVISORY NOTICE 004/MAY/2017: Category: Report of irregular activity. Description: 16 May
PM, following merchant vessel sightings of three dhows in position 1403N 05135E, Indian Navy assets boarded
those dhows and confiscated a cache of weapons. Merchant vessels operating in the vicinity of this location should
exercise extreme caution. Any queries regarding this Advisory Notice ring 0044 2392 222060 for further
information.

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4. (U) UKMTO ADVISORY NOTICE 003/MAY/2017: Category: Sighting. Description: At 110605Z May 17, UKMTO
received information that 3 skiffs closed a Merchant Vessel at speed to approx. 600 metres in position 1321.7N
04923.8E with 5/6 people on board each skiff. The embarked security team fired a warning flare and the skiffs
altered course and re-joined a dhow in position 1316.7N 04915.2E. No weapons or ladders sighted. Vessel is
SAFE. Any queries regarding this Advisory Notice ring 0044 2392 222060 for further information.

5. (U) MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS for TRADE - GULF OF GUINEA (MDAT-GOG) Advisory
001/MAY/2017 UPDATE: Category: Attack. Description: This Warning is an Update regarding Warning
001/MAY/2017. On 17th May 2017 at 11:20UTC, a merchant vessel was attacked while at anchor in psn 035919N /
0064605E (Off Port Harcourt, NIGERIA). The merchant vessel is now safe and berthed at Bonny, NIGERIA.
Vessels in the area are advised to exercise extreme caution. Any queries regarding this Warning Notice ring 0033
298 22 88 88 for further information.

3. (U) Summary
A. (U) GULF OF OMAN: On 1 June, armed persons attacked Marshall Islands-flagged tanker NAVIG8
PROVIDENCE 100 nm east-southeast of Muscat, Oman.

B. (U) GULF OF ADEN: On 31 May, three assailants in a skiff armed with an RPG chased and fired upon the laden
Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MUSKIE near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

C. (U) HONG KONG: On 31 May, Hong Kong Customs seized about 7,200 kilograms of smuggled pangolin scales.

D. (U) INDIAN OCEAN: On 27 May, a South Korean fishing boat reported a suspicious approach by an unknown
boat approximately 1,440 kilometers southeast of Salalah, Oman.

E. (U) COLOMBIA: On 26 May, authorities in the port of Al Guajira found a metal cylinder welded to the hull, below
the waterline, of the general cargo vessel CARMEN 1. The cylinder contained cocaine.

F. (U) NIGERIA: On 25 May, armed men kidnapped six senior secondary school students of Lagos State Model
College, Igbonla, in the Epe area.

G. (U) VENEZUELA: On 24 May, six robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship near Isla Boraccha.

H. (U) NIGERIA: On 24 May, customs authorities in Tin Can Port in Lagos seized a shipment of over 400
smuggled firearms.

I. (U) SAUDI ARABIA: On 24 May, authorities in Jazan intercepted a boat near Fursan Island and seized 154
kilograms of hashish and 113,621 Captagon tablets.

J. (U) SAUDI ARABIA: On 24 May, Saudi authorities in the Hagel governorate of Tabuk seized 97,500 Captagon
tablets and 7.7 grams of opium from a boat that tried to enter Saudi waters.

K. (U) INDONESIA: On 24 May, two robbers armed with a machete boarded an anchored product tanker in Dumai
Anchorage.

4. (U) Counter-Piracy and Maritime Crime Announcements

A. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Government of Japan convoy schedule for May and June 2017. To apply for JMSDF
escort, visit http://www.mlit.go.jp/en/maritime/maritime_fr2_000000.html, please contact directly the Anti-Piracy
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 May and June 2017. 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 1-203-346-7637. Email: adenbay@navy.mil.kr. (MSCHOA)

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C. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Chinese Navy convoy schedule for May and June 2017. For further information, please e-
mail planavy@navy.mil.cn, or call Tel: 00870 773 121 248; or 441 203 136. (MSCHOA)

D. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Indian Navy convoy escort schedule for May and June 2017. To register, email
dgcommcentre-dgs@nic.in; or visit www.dgshipping.com. Telephone numbers for contact are: 91-22-22614646 or
fax at 91-22-22613636. (MSCHOA)

5. (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.

A. (U) NORTH AMERICA: No current incidents to report.

B. (U) CENTRAL AMERICA - CARIBBEAN - SOUTH AMERICA:

Figure 1. Central America - Caribbean -

South America Piracy and Maritime Crime
1. (U) COLOMBIA: On 26 May, authorities in the port of Al Guajira found a metal cylinder welded to the hull, below
the waterline, of the general cargo vessel CARMEN 1. The cylinder contained 50 kilograms of cocaine.
(www.fleetmon.com)

2. (U) VENEZUELA: On 24 May, six robbers boarded an anchored general cargo ship, near position 10:17N -
064:42W, near Isla Boraccha, Pozuelos Bay Anchorage, and broke into the forecastle store room. Alert duty

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crewman noticed the robbers and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Seeing the alert crew, the robbers
escaped with stolen ship's property. Master tried to contact Port Authorities by VHF but received no response.
(IMB)

3. (U) VENEZUELA: On 18 May, robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker near position 10:11N - 064:46W:
4 nm west of Lecheria, stole ships equipment, stores and escaped unnoticed. Theft noticed by crew on routine
rounds. (IMB)

4. (U) COLOMBIA: On 17 May, authorities found 87 kilograms of cocaine in a duffel bag stashed in a small
compartment of the bulk carrier NORD MANZANILLA in the port of Barranquilla. (www.fleetmon.com)

5. (U) GUYANA: On 16 May, two masked pirates attacked a fishing boat in the Corentyne River. During the attack,
the boat captain fell overboard and is believed to have drowned. One of the attackers reportedly hit the man just
before he jumped overboard. The pirates stole the catch from the vessel as well as the engine.
(www.jamaicaobserver.com)

6. (U) CAYMAN ISLANDS: On 12 May, a beached dinghy/outboard motor was stolen from the beach area near
downtown Georgetown. (www.safetyandsecuritynet.com)

7. (U) ECUADOR: On 11 May, police raided bulk carrier KRAKEN I and found 5.53 tons of cocaine in 5,070
packages packed in an area near the ships ballast tanks. The ship was in port Santa Elena. Twenty people were
reportedly arrested. (www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news)

8. (U) PERU: On 4 May, six robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship anchored near position 12:01S -
077:12W, Callao Anchorage. They took hostage a duty crewman and the shore security watchman and tied them
up. The robbers then broke into the forecastle store and escaped with stolen ships stores. The duty crewman and
watchman managed to free themselves and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. Incident reported to the
local agent and port authority. (IMB)

9. (U) MARTINIQUE: On 4 May, Spanish police stopped a Venezuela-flagged fishing vessel carrying 2.5 metric
tons of cocaine. The ship was towed to Las Palmas in Spain's Canary Islands. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency
and Britain's National Crime Agency also took part in the joint operation. (www.foxnews.com)

10. (U) BRAZIL: On 9 May, authorities found 34 kilograms of cocaine stashed in the bow thruster compartment of
the fruit juice carrier ORANGE BLOSSOM 2. Police are investigating. (www.fleetmon.com)

11. (U) VENEZUELA: On 2 May, three robbers armed with knives boarded a cement carrier berthed near position
10:14N - 064:33W, Berth No.5, Portugalete. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crews alertness, the
robbers escaped without stealing anything. (IMB)

C. (U) ATLANTIC OCEAN AREA:

1. (U) NORTH ATLANTIC: On 5 May, two crewmen aboard the general cargo vessel LEAH got into a fight in which
a Russian crewman was stabbed twice. Vessel was in the Atlantic, north of Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides of
Scotland, while en route from Rotterdam to Straumsvik, Iceland. He was medevacd by helicopter and taken to a
hospital in Stornoway, Scotland. (www.fleetmon.com)

2. (U) SPAIN: On 4 May, fifty kilograms of cocaine were found onboard container ship CAP BEATRICE, docked
at Puerto Marin port. A stowaway of Colombian nationality was also found onboard and arrested. It is believed he
was connected to the smuggling event. A second person, of Spanish nationality, was arrested; it was believed he
was also connected to the shipment. (www.fleetmon.com)

D. (U) NORTHERN EUROPE - BALTIC: No current incidents to report.

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E. (U) MEDITERRANEAN - BLACK SEA:

1. (U) ITALY: Between 19 and 20 May, rescuers pulled 2,121 migrants to safety from boats in the Mediterranean
and recovered one dead body, the Italian coast guard said. (Reuters)

2. (U) TURKEY: On 11 May, 293 kilos of cocaine were found hidden in a shipping container of bananas onboard
Singapore-flagged container ship MAERSK BATAM on its arrival in Izmit. According to Turkish media updates,
Master and chief engineer were detained for investigation. Vessel arrived from Central America, with port calls
in Colombia and Panama. (www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news)

3. (U) LIBYA: On 10 May, Libya's coast guard intercepted a wooden boat packed with almost 500 migrants after
dueling with a German rescue ship and coming under fire from traffickers, a navy spokesman said. The migrants,
who were bound for Italy, were picked up off the western city of Sabratha. (AFP)

4. (U) LEBANON: On 9 May, a spokesman said that Army Intelligence had seized a shipping container in Beirut in
which 487.5 kilograms of hashish were hidden inside 1,639 soapboxes, disguised as soap bars.
(www.dailystar.com)

5. (U) ITALY: Between 6 and 7 May, 6,000 migrants hoping to head to Europe were rescued in the Mediterranean
in dozens of operations coordinated by the Italian coast guard, EU border agency Frontex and several NGOs, the
coast guard said in a statement. (www.rte.ie/news)

F. (U) WEST AFRICA

Figure 2. West Africa Piracy and Maritime Crime

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1. (U) NIGERIA: On 25 May, armed men kidnapped six senior secondary school students of Lagos State Model
College, Igbonla, in the Epe area. The group was taken to waiting boats and they disappeared into the creeks. (All
Africa Global Media)

2. (U) NIGERIA: On 24 May, customs authorities in Tin Can Port in Lagos seized a shipment of over 400 firearms
hidden in a consignment of plaster of Paris shipped from Turkey. (AFP)

3. (U) NIGERIA: On 20 May, suspected militants bombed an oil pipeline operated by the Nigerian Gas Company
Limited, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, near Sanomi creek, close to the oil hub of
Warri in Delta State. (AFP)

4. (U) NIGERIA: On 16 May, Warri gunmen kidnapped four Itsekiri community leaders and four officials of Elcrest,
a Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, along the Benin River, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta
State. The victims were on their way to Warri after an engagement when the boat in which they were traveling was
hijacked by gunmen who fired several gunshots before whisking them away. (www.thisdaylive.com)

5. (U) NIGERIA: On 12 May, crew of a tanker underway near position 03:58N - 007:33E, Yoho Anchorage, noticed
two skiffs with around nine persons approaching in suspicious way. Alarm raised and crew was mustered. One skiff
closed to a distance of three meters and seeing the alerted crew moved away. (IMB)

6. (U) NIGERIA: On 17 May, armed pirates boarded a general cargo ship near position 03:59N - 006:46E,
approximately 50 nm southwest of Port Harcourt. They kidnapped six crew members and escaped. The remaining
crew sailed the vessel to Bonny anchorage. The Nigerian Navy is investigating the case. (IMB)

7. (U) IVORY COAST: On 6 May, duty officer onboard a container ship anchored near position 005:10N - 004:04W,
Abidjan Anchorage, noticed a suspicious boat approaching from astern and alerted the duty crew on deck. As the
boat came alongside, alarm and ships whistle sounded and fire pump started. Seeing the alerted crew, the boat
slowly moved away, circled the ship once and then departed. Port control informed. (IMB)

G. (U) ARABIAN GULF:

1. (U) ABU DHABI: On 21 May, authorities intercepted a small boat carrying five persons attempting to smuggle
100 kilograms of hashish and one million Captagon tablets into the country. (www.gulfnews.com)

2. (U) BAHRAIN: On 17 May, Kuwaiti media announced that Bahrain and several regional neighbors had recently
intercepted several huge shipments of charcoal coming from Somalia en route Kuwait. The export of charcoal from
Somalia is banned under UN Security Council resolution as a means to prevent the product from funding terrorism
in Somalia. (www.kuna.net.kw)

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H. (U) INDIAN OCEAN - EAST AFRICA:

Figure 3. Indian Ocean - East Africa

Piracy and Maritime Crime
1. (U) GULF OF OMAN: On 1 June, armed persons attacked the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker NAVIG8
PROVIDENCE near position 23:32N - 060:26E, 100 nm east-southeast of Muscat, Oman. (UKMTO)

2. (U) GULF OF ADEN: On 31 May, three assailants in a skiff armed with an RPG chased and fired upon a laden
Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MUSKIE near position 12:35N - 043:25E, near the Bab el Mandeb Strait. Alarm
raised and non-essential crew members mustered in the citadel. The onboard armed security team fired warning
shots that resulted in the skiff moving away. A second skiff followed the tanker. UKMTO was notified and two
warships were reported proceeding to the area. All equipment reported to be operational and no injuries to crew.
The tanker is safe and continued her passage to Rabigh, Saudi Arabia. (EUNAVFOR; gCaptain; Fleetmon; IMB)

3. (U) INDIAN OCEAN: On 27 May, a South Korean fishing boat reported a suspicious approach by an unknown
boat approximately 1,440 kilometers southeast of Salalah, Oman. Contact was subsequently lost with the fishing
vessel, leading authorities to believe the fishing boat had been hijacked. "Contact was then re-established with the
South Korean skipper and it has been confirmed the crew are all safe", the South Korean Foreign Ministry said in a
statement. (AFP; Reuters; www.koreatimes.co.kr)

4. (U) SAUDI ARABIA: On 24 May, authorities in Jazan intercepted a boat near Fursan Island and seized 154
kilograms of hashish and 113,621 Captagon tablets. Two Yemenis on board the boat were subsequently arrested.
(www.arabnews.com; www.alriyadh.com/en)

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5. (U) SAUDI ARABIA: On 24 May, Saudi authorities in the Hagel governorate of Tabuk seized 97,500 Captagon
tablets and 7.7 grams of opium from a boat that tried to enter Saudi waters. Two Egyptians onboard were arrested
and their boat had been impounded. (www.arabnews.com; www.alriyadh.com/en)

6. (U) SOMALIA: On 23 May, Somali pirates reportedly hijacked an Iranian fishing vessel to use as a base to attack
bigger, more valuable ships, Ali Shire, the mayor of Xabo in the northern semi-autonomous region of Puntland,
told Reuters. The Iranian fishing vessel does not have a license to fish in Puntland, he added. (Reuters;
www.gcaptain.com)

7. (U) GULF OF ADEN: On 16 May, an Indian anti-piracy patrol received a distress call from a Liberia-registered
bulk carrier that reported a suspicious incident by two suspicious mother vessels along with 7-8 skiffs. When it sent
the distress call, bulk carrier LORD MOUNTBATTEN was located in position 230 nautical miles southwest of
Salalah, Oman, and the INS SHARDA immediately proceeded to investigate the incident. One high caliber ALM
rifle alone with a filled magazine was found hidden on board one of the dhows, which was confiscated.
(www.safety4sea.com; www.headlinestoday.intoday.in)

8. (U) GULF OF OMAN: On 7 May, duty officer onboard a bulk carrier underway near position 25:32N - 057:33E,
12 nm southwest of Bandar E Jask, Iran, noticed three skiffs approaching the vessel. At the same time a vessel
suspected to be the mother vessel was seen astern at a distance of 2 nm. As the skiffs closed, the crew observed
the persons in the boat holding ladders. Alarm raised, speed increased, evasive maneuvers commenced and Ras
al Khor Port contacted, who informed the Iranian Navy. As the bulk carrier changed course the skiffs and the
suspected mother vessel followed. After around 20 minutes the Iranian Navy called the bulk carrier to alter course
at which point the skiffs aborted and moved away. All crew is safe. (IMB)

9. (U) ARABIAN SEA: On 3 May, Royal New Zealand Air Force P-3K2 Orion surveillance aircraft and the French
Navy vessel FS SURCOUF working as part of the Combined Maritime Forces boarded and searched a sailing
vessel while patrolling their area of operations. A cache of approximately 200 kilograms of heroin onboard
the vessel, which the CMF believes was bound for Africa and Europe. (www.combinedmaritimeforces.com;
www.sunlive.co.nz)

10. (U) RED SEA: On 2 May, a merchant vessel reported a suspicious group of 9 skiffs, black and white hulls with
three persons in each skiff near, in position 13:10N - 049:18E, southern Red Sea. Embarked security team fired
two warning shots and the skiffs moved away. (www.pviltd.com)

11. (U) GULF OF ADEN: On 2 May, a merchant vessel reported a suspicious group of 3 to 4 skiffs, green and white
hulls with 4 to 5 persons in each skiff, in position 12:26N - 043:50E, 12 nm off Yemeni coast, near the entrance to
Bab el Mandeb Strait. (www.pviltd.com)

12. (U) GULF OF ADEN: On 1 May, a merchant vessel reported being approached by five skiffs with 5 persons in
each skiff near position 12:08N - 044:16E, 57 nm southwest of Aden, Yemen. Four skiffs approached to port at 25
knots and other skiff approached to starboard; starboard side skiff closed to within 0.2 nm. Armed security team
fired warning shots at starboard skiff at which point all 5 skiffs turned away. Vessel and crew are safe.
(www.pviltd.com)

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I. (U) EAST ASIA - SOUTHEAST ASIA - INDIAN SUBCONTINENT:

Figure 4. East Asia - Southeast Asia - Indian

Subcontinent Piracy and Maritime Crime

1. (U) INDONESIA: On 24 May, two robbers armed with a machete boarded an anchored product tanker near
position 01:43N - 101:25E, Dumai Anchorage. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robbers escaped with
stolen ships properties. (IMB)

2. (U) INDONESIA: On 22 May, authorities seized 63.8 tons of smuggled ammonium nitrate on a boat bound for
eastern Indonesia. Customs and Excise Director General Heru Pambudi said the ammonium nitrate was being
smuggled from China, through Malaysia and into southeastern Maluku. Hundreds of sacks containing explosive
materials were found on the boat, KM HAMDAN V, in the Bali Sea, Pambudi said. He further added that the
crew of the smuggling ship admitted that the material was meant for blast fishing. (www.coconuts.co/bali/news)

3. (U) INDONESIA: On 20 May, six robbers wearing masks and armed with long knives boarded a berthed
chemical tanker near position 01:43N - 101:23E, MSSP Jetty, Lubuk Gaung Port, Dumai. Alert crewman noticed
the robbers and raised the alarm. The robbers stole ships property and escaped in their boat. Crew mustered and
a search was carried out. Local police informed. (IMB)

4. (U) INDONESIA: On 16 May, an underway offshore supply ship was approached by a small speed boat near
position 03:32N - 126:23E, 26 nm southwest of Kepulauan Talaud North Sulawesi. The small boat closed to
approximately 30 meters. Alarm raised, crew mustered and fire pump started to charge fire hoses. Seeing the
alerted crew, the boat aborted and moved away. (IMB)

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5. (U) INDONESIA: On 11 May, a robber armed with a knife boarded an anchored bulk carrier via the anchor chain
near position 14:50S - 117:32E, Muara Berau Anchorage, Samarinda. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed
the robber and informed the duty officer who raised the alarm and mustered the crew. Hearing the alarm and
seeing the crews alertness, the robber escaped via the anchor chain. A search was carried out. Nothing reported
stolen. (IMB)

6. (U) PHILIPPINES: On 10 May, authorities recovered the remains of a fisherman and young boy, who went
missing and who are believed to be have been killed by pirates in the seas off Tungawan town, Zamboanga
Sibugay. A spokesman said that the victims bore hack wounds on their faces, heads, arms, and legs.
(www.philstar.com)

7. (U) MALAYSIA: On 3 May, second engineer aboard a tanker underway near position 01:16N - 103:17E, 7.8
nm south-southwest of Pulau Kukup, Johor, found five robbers in the engine room. Alarm was raised. Seeing
alerted crew, the robbers escaped. All crew are safe. (IMB)

8. (U) BANGLADESH: On 2 May, two robbers boarded a product tanker anchored near position 22:13N - 091:44E,
Chittagong Anchorage. Duty crewman spotted the robbers on the poop deck and informed the duty officer, who
raised the alarm. PA announcement made and crew was mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crews
alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. (IMB)

9. (U) INDONESIA: On 2 May, three robbers boarded a bulk carrier anchored near position 05:57S - 106:55E,
Tanjung Priok Anchorage, Jakarta. The robbers entered into the engine room, stole ships engine spares and
escaped. Duty crewman noticed the robbers escaping in an unlit boat and raised the alarm. Port Control informed.
(IMB)

J. (U) NORTHEAST ASIA:

Figure 5. Northeast Asia Piracy and

Maritime Crime
1. (U) HONG KONG: On 31 May, Hong Kong Customs seized about 7,200 kilograms of pangolin scales. The
shipment, which was declared to be charcoal, arrived at the Kwai Chung Customhouse Cargo Examination
Compound in a 20-foot container from Nigeria. Officials inspected the container as part of a risk assessment.
Pangolins are the most illegally trafficked animal on earth, surpassing the trafficking of even rhinoceroses and
elephants. (www.coconuts.co/hongkong/news)

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K. (U) PACIFIC OCEAN - SOUTHERN OCEAN: No current incidents to report.

6. (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.

(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.

7. (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) Fired 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 activity in close proximity of an unknown vessel.

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(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
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.
Marine Domain Awareness for Trade Gulf of Guinea (MDAT-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: 31 May 2017

(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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