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(U) WORLDWIDE: Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report
9 February - 9 March 2016
10 March 2016

(U) Table of Contents

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(U) Scope Note

(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

(U) The Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) message provides info on piracy threats to, and criminal action
against, merchant vessels worldwide in the last 30 days. This report is produced primarily to inform merchant
mariners and naval forces.

2. (U) Summary
A. (U) DR CONGO: On 9 March, a cargo ship at anchor was boarded in Boma port.
B. (U) VIETNAM: On 6 March, a Vietnamese fishing boat was boarded, reportedly by a Chinese-crewed boat, in the
Paracel Islands.
C. (U) NIGERIA: On 5 March, ten armed pirates in a black speed boat boarded tanker MADONNA I and kidnapped
crew members approximately 32 nm southwest of Bonny Island.
D. (U) ARUBA: On 5 March, general cargo vessel OCEANIC I was intercepted by Dutch Coast Guard forces in the
Caribbean soon after vessel left Aruba. A search revealed the ship was carrying 1200 kilograms of cocaine.
E. (U) SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 4 March, several gunmen boarded a yacht anchored at
Wallilabou in southwestern St. Vincent.
F. (U) MEXICO: On 4 March, authorities in the port of Manzanillo found a half-ton of cocaine in a shipping container
aboard MV COYHAIQUE.
G. (U) BANGLADESH: On 4 March, pirates abducted 25 fishermen along with three fishing boats in an area
approximately 100 kilometers south of Patharghata under Barguna.
H. (U) ARUBA: On 3 March, the Royal Netherlands Navy ship ZR. MS. THE SEVEN PROVINCES interdicted two
Venezuelan fishing boats smuggling cocaine in an area off the coast of Venezuela.
I. (U) KENYA: On 3 March, a robber armed with a knife boarded a berthed product tanker at Mbaraki Wharf North,
Mombasa.

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J. (U) PHILIPPINES: On 3 March, authorities at the Mindanao Container Terminal in Tagoloan inspected a shipping
container and found a false wall in that container. A further search was conducted.
K. (U) OMAN: On 27 February, crew from HMAS DARWIN conducted an inspection boarding of a fishing boat in an
area approximately 195 nautical miles off the coast of Oman.
L. (U) NIGERIA: On 26 February, an offshore tug was boarded by ten pirates 74 nm southwest of the Bayelsa
coast.
M. (U) INDIA: On 15 February, an unknown number of robbers boarded a berthed tanker at Haldia Oil Jetty No 1,
Haldia Port.
N. (U) INDIA: On 8 February, robbers boarded an anchored tanker in Kandla Outer Anchorage.
O. (U) YEMEN: On 4 February, the UK-flagged sailing yacht MILASHKA was fired upon while anchored at Hanish
al Kubra Island, Hanish Archipelago.
P. (U) INDIA: On 25 January, five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker 12 nm southwest of
Kandla.

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

A. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Government of Japan convoy schedule for March 2016. 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 March 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: 00-870-773-110-438; Email:
pheonixguardian@navy.mil.kr. (MSCHOA)
C. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Chinese Navy convoy schedule for March 2016. For further information,
please e-mail planavy@navy.mil.cn, or call Tel: 00870 773 120 044; or 441 221 061. (MSCHOA)
D. (U) GULF OF ADEN: Indian Navy convoy escort schedule for March 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 March 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.
A.

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

1. (U) UNITED STATES: On 16 February, authorities searched a nearly empty shipping container in Port
Everglades, Florida and found a burlap sack containing 154 pounds of cocaine. The container had reportedly
recently arrived from Guayaquil, Ecuador. No arrests were made. (www.sun-sentinel.com.com; www.cbp.gov)

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(U) CENTRAL AMERICA - CARIBBEAN - SOUTH AMERICA:

Figure 1. Central America - Caribbean - South America Piracy

and Maritime Crime
1. (U) ARUBA: On 5 March, general cargo vessel OCEANIC I was intercepted by Dutch Coast Guard forces in the
Caribbean soon after vessel left Aruba. The operation, coordinated from Curacao, was launched several days
earlier, and involved substantial resources. The vessel was chased by Dutch Coast Guard patrol ship JAGUAR and
warning shots had to be fired as the ship initially refused to stop. Cocaine, packed in more than 40 bags and
weighing 1200 kilograms, was found. Vessel was taken to Aruba and 7 crew were arrested. (www.fleetmon.com)
2. (U) SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: On 4 March, several gunmen boarded a yacht anchored at
Wallilabou in southwestern St. Vincent. During the course of the boarding, a German citizen aboard the yacht was
killed and another person was injured. Authorities are investigating the incident. (www.noonsite.com)
3. (U) MEXICO: On 4 March, authorities in the port of Manzanillo found a half-ton of cocaine in a shipping container
aboard MV COYHAIQUE. (www.fleetmon.com)
4. (U) ARUBA: On 3 March, the Royal Netherlands Navy ship ZR. MS. THE SEVEN PROVINCES interdicted two
Venezuelan fishing boats smuggling cocaine in an area off the coast of Venezuela. A total of 600 kilograms of
cocaine was found aboard the two vessels, which were then transferred to the custody of the Venezuelan Coast
Guard. (www.curacaochronicle.com)
5. (U) COLOMBIA: Colombian Navy personnel found 379 kilograms of cocaine in a container welded to the hull,
below the waterline, of the bulk carrier LENE SELMER while the vessel was in Puerto Bolivar. The device was
removed and the ship left port on 23 February. (www.fleetmon.com)
6. (U) MEXICO: On 19 February, officials in the port of Manzanillo found 438 kilograms of cocaine hidden in three
containers aboard the container ship TENO. (www.fleetmon.com)
7. (U) MEXICO: Between 6 and 12 February, police in the port of Progreso found cocaine hidden amongst the
cargo of frozen fish aboard the container ship SAN ADRIANO. Police began an investigation and believe that up to
3 tons of cocaine is hidden either in the packing ice or inside the frozen fish. (www.fleetmon.com)
C.

(U) ATLANTIC OCEAN AREA: No current incidents to report.

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

1. (U) GREECE: On 28 February, authorities in the port of Souda searched the Togo-flagged cargo ship TRADER
and found weapons and ammunition in six shipping containers. The ship had recently arrived from Mersin, Turkey.
(www.fleetmon.com)
2. (U) LIBYA: On 13 February, the Libyan Coast Guard intercepted the Sierra Leone-flagged CAPTAIN KHAYYAM
and taken the vessel to Tripoli, on suspicion of smuggling diesel fuel. The ship reportedly left Marsaxlokk, Malta on
5 February. The crew of 12 includes Azerbaijan, Turkish and Ukrainian nationalities. (www.fleetmon.com)
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(U) WEST AFRICA:

Figure 2. Indian Ocean - East Africa

Piracy and Maritime Crime
1. (U) DR CONGO: On 9 March, a cargo ship at anchor was boarded near position 05:57 S - 013:03 E, Boma Port.
Robbers were spotted by duty crewman, alarm raised and crew was mustered. Robbers managed to escape
without stealing anything. (MTISC-GOG)
2. (U) NIGERIA: On 5 March, ten armed pirates in a black speed boat approached and opened fire on tanker
MADONNA I near position 04:05 N - 006:41 E, 32 nm southwest of Bonny Island. They boarded the tanker using a
grappling hook and ladder. Alarm raised and non-essential crew members retreated to the citadel. After an hour,
the pirates left the tanker with four kidnapped crewmen. The remaining crew members sailed the tanker to a safe
port. (IMB; MTISC-GOG; www.lss-sapu.com)
3. (U) NIGERIA: On 26 February, an offshore tug underway noticed a speed boat being launched from a mother
vessel near position 03:51 N - 004:39 E, 74 nm southwest of the Bayelsa coast. Five armed pirates boarded the
tug. Ships alarm and SSAS were activated. All crew members retreated into the citadel. The pirates damaged the
securing doors and entered the accommodation area. They ransacked the tug and stole crew personal belongings.
Before leaving the vessel they destroyed all navigation and communication equipment. The crew emerged from the
citadel after 10 hours and managed to sail the vessel to a safe port. (IMB)
4. (U) NIGERIA: On 23 February, BOURBON LIBERTY 251, a service vessel from French oil services company
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Bourbon, was attacked off the coast of Nigeria and two crew members from Nigeria and Russia were reportedly
abducted. (www.af.reuters.com; www.news.odin.tc; www.bourbonoffshore.com)
5. (U) NIGERIA: Chemical tanker MAXIMUS was hijacked 11 February off Abijan, Ivory Coast. There were 18 crew
members from India, Pakistan, China, South Korea, Sudan and Ghana when the ship was boarded. The pirates
intended to sell the ships 4,700 tons of diesel fuel on the black market and had renamed the ship ELVIS 5. On 21
February, the Nigerian Navy boarded the ship and rescued the crew, however; two crew members are still missing,
one Pakistani and one Indian. (www.newsmaritime.com)
6. (U) NIGERIA: On 14 February, three small speed boats made a close-aboard approach to a ship at anchor in
Lagos Port. Several persons were in each boat and they were reportedly carrying siphon hoses. The ship raised
the alarm and mustered the crew. The robbers turned away and departed the area when the ship raised the alarm.
(MTISC-GOG)
7. (U) NIGERIA: On 11 February, a vessel was boarded by up to 10 pirates near position 03:36 N - 005:37 E, 112
nm southwest of the Bonny River. The crew was able to retreat into the citadel and was reportedly safe during the
incident. (MTISC-GOG; www.hellenicshippingnews.com)
8. (U) DR CONGO: On 9 February, four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier near position
05:52 S - 013:02 E, Boma Anchorage. Duty crewman on watch noticed the robbers and informed the Duty Officer
who in turn raised the alarm and mustered the crew. Hearing the alarm and seeing the crews alertness, the
robbers escaped with stolen ships stores. Attempts to contact port control received no response. (IMB; MTISCGOG)
9. (U) DROC: On 9 February, four robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored vessel near position 05:51 S 013:03 E, Boma Anchorage. The alarm was sounded at which point they fled using a small boat. On investigation,
a fire hose and several fire hose nozzles were stolen, no crew were harmed. (MTISC-GOG)
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(U) ARABIAN GULF: No current incidents to report.

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(U) INDIAN OCEAN - EAST AFRICA:

Figure 3. Indian Ocean - East Africa

Piracy and Maritime Crime
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1. (U) KENYA: On 3 March, a robber armed with a knife boarded a berthed product tanker near position 04:04 S 039:40 E, Mbaraki Wharf North, Mombasa. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robber, who threatened
him and escaped with ships stores. The duty crewman informed the duty officer. Alarm raised and crew was
mustered. Mombasa port control informed. (IMB)
2. (U) OMAN: On 27 February, crew from HMAS DARWIN conducted an inspection boarding of a fishing boat in an
area approximately 195 nautical miles off the coast of Oman. The search revealed that the ship was carrying 1,989
AK-47 assault rifles, 100 rocket-propelled grenade launchers, 49 PKM machine guns, 39 PKM spare barrels and 20
mortar tubes, according to a statement from the Australian Navy. The Australian ship that found the hoard was part
of Combined Task Force 150 - an anti-terror, counter-piracy, and counter-smuggling operation whose membership
include the US, Canada, the UK, and several other nations. (www.nbcnews.com; www.marinelink.com;
www.maritime-executive.com)
3. (U) YEMEN: On 4 February, the UK-flagged sailing yacht MILASHKA while crossing the Red Sea in a southern
direction early and was caught in a storm, suffering damaged sails and rigging and running low on fuel. The crew
tried to find a shelter at Hanish al Kubra Island, Hanish Archipelago, in position 13:43 N - 042:42 E. Yachtsmen saw
on the beach what seemed to be an empty village. At some point during the evening, the yacht was fired upon from
the shore. A large number of bullets hit the yacht, but no injuries were reported and no vital equipment was
damaged. The yacht sailed away and made its way to Djibouti for further assistance. (www.news.odin.tc)
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(U) EAST ASIA - SOUTHEAST ASIA - INDIAN SUBCONTINENT:

Figure 4. East Asia - Southeast Asia - Indian Subcontinent

Piracy and Maritime Crime

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Figure 5. East Asia - Southeast Asia - Indian Subcontinent

Piracy and Maritime Crime
1. (U) VIETNAM: On 6 March, a Vietnamese fishing boat was boarded, reportedly by a Chinese crewed boat, in the
Paracel Islands. The robbers boarded the boat, stole food and fuel before destroying fishing nets and departing the
area. No injuries were reported. (www.thanhniennews.com)
2. (U) BANGLADESH: On 4 March, pirates abducted 25 fishermen along with three fishing boats in an area
approximately 100 kilometers south of Patharghata under Barguna. Reportedly, the pirates demanded a large
ransom for each fisherman. (www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com)
3. (U) PHILIPPINES: On 3 March, authorities at the Mindanao Container Terminal in Tagoloan inspected a shipping
container and found a false wall in that container. Further inspection revealed that the container was carrying a
large consignment of smuggled goods, to include a Harley Davidson motorcycle, along with gun parts, several
washing machines, night vision goggles, flat-screen TV sets, tools and other items. Reportedly, the container had
been shipped from the US and abandoned upon arrival. (www. newsinfo.inquirer.net)
4. (U) INDIA: On 15 February, an unknown number of robbers boarded a berthed tanker near position 22:02 N 088:06 E, Haldia Oil Jetty No 1, Haldia Port. The robbers were able to steal ships stores and escape. The robbery
was noticed when the crew approached the aft stations to adjust the mooring ropes. Incident reported to authorities.
(IMB)
5. (U) INDIA: On 8 February, five robbers in a boat approached an anchored tanker near position 22:47 N - 070:00
E, Kandla Outer Anchorage. Two robbers boarded the tanker using a grappling hook attached to a rope. Duty
officer on the bridge noticed the robbers and raised the alarm. Crew was mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing
the crew alertness, the robbers escaped in their boat with their accomplices. A thorough search was made
throughout the tanker. Cargo sampling equipment was reported stolen. Port control informed. (IMB)
6. (U) INDIA: On 25 January, five robbers armed with knives boarded an anchored tanker near position 22:47 N 070:02 E, 12 nm southwest of Kandla. Duty crewman on routine rounds noticed the robbers near the forecastle and
informed the duty officer who raised the alarm. All crew was mustered and proceeded towards the forecastle.
Seeing the alerted crew the robbers escaped with stolen ship stores. Kandla Port Control informed. (IMB)

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7. (U) MALAYSIA: On 29 February, Malaysian Marine Police units detained two ships on suspicion of fuel
smuggling. The incident occurred 3.8 nautical miles from Kampung Punang and involved the tankers ATHENA and
MEIWA MARU. The ships were carrying 800,000 liters of subsidized diesel fuel but had no documentation for the
cargo. Both ships were escorted to Labuan and handed over to authorities for further investigation.
(www.theborneopost.com)
8. (U) THAILAND: On 22 February, police in southern Thailand detained a modified fishing boat in the waters off
Pattani, and seized more than 70,000 liters of diesel believed to have been smuggled from Malaysia. Marine Police
inspected the boat and detained four of its crew, comprising two Thai nationals, one Cambodian and one Laotian. A
spokesman said that the boat had been modified and was paid to smuggle diesel from Malaysia to Thailand. It was
originally carrying 120,000 liters of diesel, but part of it had been sold in the open seas. (www.bernama.com.my)
9. (U) INDIA: On 19 February, robbers in four fishing vessels boarded a rig towed by a tug near position 21:14 N 072:16 E, 11 nm south-southeast of Alang. The tugs crew noticed the robbers stealing the rigs properties. A short
time later, another two fishing vessels came alongside the rig. The tug raised the alarm, sounded five short blasts,
crew was mustered and local police were informed. (IMB)
10. (U) BANGLADESH: On 19 February, pirates killed a fisherman, wounded four others and kidnapped one from
the Kachikhali Balesshar area. The pirates also looted the fish cargo, fishing nets, cash, mobile phone sets and
other valuables from the fishermen. (www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com)
11. (U) PHILIPPINES: On 17 February, unidentified gunmen abducted a fishing boat operator and two
crewmembers in the southern Philippines, according to police reports. A police spokesman said in a statement that
the vessel had been commandeered while fishing in the seas between the Zamboanga peninsula and the island
province of Basilan. Reportedly, the kidnappers had demanded a ransom for their return. (www.turkishweekly.net)
UPDATE: On 18 February, kidnappers freed the two crewmen, Romeo Rubio, 52, and Wenie Pandiag, 41, after
learning that their families could not afford to pay ransom. The kidnappers also gave them money for their fare to
get home. The boat captain is still being held. (www.philstar.com)
12. (U) INDIA: On 14 February, four robbers boarded an anchored bulk carrier using a grappling hook and rope
near position 22:46 N - 070:00 E, vicinity of Tuna Buoy Anchorage Kandla. Duty crewmember on routine rounds
noticed the robbers trying to break open a store room padlock. He immediately informed the bridge. Alarm raised,
PA announcement made and crew was mustered. Upon hearing the alarm and seeing the crews alertness, the
robbers escaped empty-handed. Kandla Tower informed. (IMB)
13. (U) PHILIPPINES: On 14 February, an unknown number of robbers boarded an anchored product tanker near
position 13:43 N - 121:02 E, Batangas Anchorage. The Duty Officer was preparing the tanker for berthing
operations and noticed grappling hook marks on the deck. Security checks made throughout the ship, with ships
properties reportedly stolen. Local authorities were informed through agents. (IMB)
14. (U) THAILAND: On 11 February, four crewmen on a small, open police patrol boat were thrown into the sea
when a vessel suspected of smuggling contraband refused to stop for a search and rammed them off Muang
district. The patrol team, in an open outboard-powered army boat, spotted the vessel at the Pak Ao canal and
signaled it to stop for a search. The smugglers instead turned and rammed into the patrol boat, throwing all four
crewmen into the water. The smugglers sped off and the four crewmen, with only minor injuries, managed to get
their damaged boat back to the shore. (www.bangkokpost.com)
15. (U) INDONESIA: On 10 February, the Indonesian Navy raided a Malaysia-flagged boat engaged in illegal
fishing activities in Tanjung Balai waters in North Sumatra. One Myanmar fisherman was killed in the raid while
three boat crew members were arrested. A spokesman said the Myanmar fishermen initially refused to surrender
and instead tried to crash their boat, which was carrying 2 tons of fish, into the Navys patrol ship. After their
warning shots were ignored, Navy patrol pointed their guns to the boat and started shooting. The fishing boat gave
up to the police after those shots were fired. (www.merdeka.com)
16. (U) PHILIPPINES: On 9 February, three people, including two children, were killed by suspected pirates in an
attack offshore of the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. A regional police spokesman said the incident took place
around 4:20 p.m. offshore Barangay Kulisap, Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay. The spokesmen identified the victims as
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Ronald Gorgonio, a fisherman, and his two sons, Philip Clyde, 12, and Reymart, nine-years old. They died on the
spot. Investigation showed the victims were on the way home from a fishing venture when the pirates repeatedly
shot them. (www.sunstar.com)
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(U) NORTHEAST ASIA: No current incidents to report.

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

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.
(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.
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(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
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: 9 March 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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