OCIMF: Piracy The East Africa / Somalia Situation Practical Measures to Avoid, Deter or Delay Piracy Attacks

31 March 2009

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) have published a new edition of Piracy The East Africa / Somalia Situation Practical Measures to Avoid, Deter or Delay Piracy Attacks, which provides practical guidance for seafarers faced with potential or actual acts of piracy.

Although issued by OCIMF this edition has been produced in conjunction with:

 BIMCO
 International Maritime Bureau
 Intercargo
 Intertanko
 International Chamber of Shipping
 Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators
 International Group of P&I Clubs

Also, the publication is supported by:

 EUNAVFOR the European Union Naval Force
 UKMTO the UK Royal Navys Maritime Trade Organisation.

As anticipated in the London P&I Club Notice on Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy, dated 19 March 2009, an electronic copy of the OCIMF booklet is now attached.