Technical Circular No: 019/2024
1. Indian Administration vide DGS Circular 20 of 2024 has informed regarding maritime security concerns that persists in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Bab al Mandeb Strait, Red Sea, Somali Basin, and Arabian Sea Region due to the surge in attacks in June 2024, the use of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), geographical expansion, and continued escalation.
2. The recent targeting of vessels with no direct association with Israel, the US, or the UK, coupled with the resurgence in Somali Piracy, further compounds the security challenges in this region.
3. Given the current scenario, Indian Administration has advised all CSOs, Vessels, and Masters to consider the heightened security risks while transiting in these regions.
4. All vessels transiting through these areas are required to submit their details daily via the online Ship Reporting Form, as per DGS Circular 08 of 2024. The form can be accessed at http://117.219.8.190/ifcior/
5. The daily reporting will facilitate easier tracking and coordination at the Centre if the Indian Navy is required to respond to the incident. Accordingly, there is no requirement to forward the position report specified in Annexure I of DGS Circular No. 27 of 2023 dated 29 December 2023 as the daily reporting using the online link will take care of the same.
6. In addition to the reporting through the online form as per DGS Circular No. 08 of 2024, Administration has advised adherence to the SOPs and advisories specified in DGS Circular 25 of 2023, DGS Circular 27 of 2023, and DGS Circular 08 of 2024, along with other existing Best Management Practices for vessels transiting through the region.
7. Vessel owners/operators and masters are advised to be guided by above and follow the guidelines set forth in the aforementioned DGS circulars.
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