Piracy Peport

March 17, 2010
Piracy Report
Please be advised, Possible pirate attack group (PAG) located at 0900Z on 17 March 2010 near position 02:47S – 043:16E, approximately 160NM southeast of Kismayo, Somalia. PAG is probably heading in a southerly direction in search of merchant vessels to attack and hijack. This area will remain high risk for the next 24-48 hours, and the general area due south of this position will remain high risk for the next 24-96 hours, as weather conditions continue to be conducive to small boat operations. Mariners are warned to avoid transiting these waters if possible. If necessary to transit these waters, mariners are encouraged to use all counter-piracy measures and employ all best management practices.