Marine Security Advisory: 06/2009 - Enhanced Security Measures – For vessels waiting off the coast of Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

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July 29, 2009

MARITIME SECURITYADVISORY – 06/2009

SUBJECT: Enhanced Security Measures – For vessels waiting off the coast of Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

To Ship Owners/Operators and Masters:

Please be advised that reports indicate that vessels anchored off the coast of Abidjan, Ivory Coast stand a greater chance of being attacked by armed men in boats with the intent to steal ships stores. The Administration therefore recommends that if possible, Masters should avoid dropping anchor and as an alternative should drift and standby to increase speed and leave the area if need be.

Whether anchored or drifting off the coast of Abidjan, vessels should exercise caution and implement measures per the ship’s security plan equivalent to Security Level 2.

Additionally, as a reminder, all vessels entering Nigerian coastal waters shall maintain mandatory security level 2 in accordance with Liberian MSA 01-2008 issued on January 14, 2008.

All vessels shall report changes in security level to the Liberian Administration prior to entering / departing Nigerian coastal waters.

For more information please contact the Security Department at telephone + 1 703 251 2435 email security@liscr.com; LISCR Duty Officer + 1 703 963 6216 email: dutyofficer@liscr.com;

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