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2021-008A-Arabian Sea-Threat to Commercial Vessels

A maritime incident has been reported in the Arabian Sea in the vicinity of 21-16N 059-45E, approximately 150 nm northeast of Duqm, Oman on July 29, 2021. The nature of the incident is reported to be an attack on, and explosion onboard, a commercial vessel. Exercise caution when transiting this area. This Alert will automatically expire on August 6, 2021. Any maritime industry questions regarding this alert should be directed to GMCC@uscg.mil.

2021-006A-Eastern Mediterranean-Threat to Commercial Vessels

Multiple maritime incidents have been reported in the vicinity of the Israeli ports of Ashdod and Ashkelon on May 11-12, 2021. The nature of these incidents is reported to be rocket strikes, which landed in and near these ports. Exercise caution when transiting or operating in or near Israeli ports and territorial waters. This Alert will automatically expire on May 21, 2021. Any maritime industry questions regarding this alert should be directed to GMCC@uscg.mil.

 

2021-004A-Arabian Sea-Threats to Commercial Vessels

A maritime incident has been reported in the Arabian Sea in the vicinity of 16-12N 062-45E on March 25, 2021 (GMT). The nature of the incident is reported to be an explosion aboard a commercial vessel. Exercise caution when transiting this area. U.S. commercial vessels operating in this area should review U.S. Maritime Advisory 2021-001 for points of contact. This Alert will automatically expire on April 02, 2021.

Maritime Security Communications with Industry (MSCI) Web Portal

The U.S. Maritime Alert and Advisory System serves as the consolidated U.S. government system for communication with U.S. maritime industry stakeholders regarding potential or observed maritime security threats. This system involves cooperation between U.S. government...