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The attached Industry Releasable Threat Assessment (IRTA) has been prepared for industry by Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) and EUNAVFOR.
A continued downward trend in Somali piracy has prompted leading shipping organisations to reduce the geographic boundaries of the ‘High Risk Area’ (HRA) for piracy in the Indian Ocean, which will apply from 1 September 2021.
The ongoing blockage of the Suez Canal has resulted in ships diverting south to transit around the Cape of Good Hope, potentially taking them through the High Risk Area. It is noted that whilst the threat of Somalia-based piracy is currently suppressed through a combination of military operations, application of BMP 5 and the presence of armed guards, an increase in maritime traffic through the area may present opportunities for Somali Pirate Groups to attack shipping. The consequences of not adopting effective security measures can be severe.
The attached Industry Releasable Threat Assessment (IRTA) has been prepared for industry by Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) and EUNAVFOR.
The attached Industry Releasable Threat Bulletin (IRTB) has been prepared for industry by Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) and EUNAVFOR.
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