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.