Piracy Peport

March 18, 2010
Piracy Report
Please be advised: Possible pirate mother ship activity noted 18 March 2010 at 1608Z near position 08:09S – 045:12E, approximately 360NM southeast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Please note, this activity is approximately 250NM south of the second incident reported in the warning sent out by ONI referencing activity noted on 17 March 2010. This area will remain high risk for the next 24-48 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.