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The Omani Maritime Security Centre (MSC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the French Navy on exchanging information in the field of maritime security.
The two sides discussed several matters regarding maritime fields between the two countries.
Moreover, Admiral Vandier toured the centre’s facilities and viewed its latest equipment and technologies. OHe was also briefed on the tactical roles and tasks carried out by the centre within its national duties, as it coordinates with relevant authorities in search and rescue missions, as well as in the safety of the maritime environment.
The MoU was signed by Rear Admiral Saif Nasser Al Rahbi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), Chairman of the Maritime Security Committee and Admiral Pierre Vandier, Chief of Staff of the French Navy, who is currently visiting the Sultanate of Oman.
This came when Rear Admiral Saif Nasser Al Rahbi, Commander of the RNO received the French Navy’s Chief of Staff at the MSC
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The Saudi led Coalition reportedly destroyed an explosive laden boat in the Southern Red Sea, according to Yemeni media.
Namely, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said it had launched 18 operations targeting the Iran-backed Houthi militia in the Yemeni provinces of Marib and Hajjah in the past 24 hours.
It added that casualties were inflicted on several Houthi militants and 13 military vehicles had been destroyed.
In the meantime, the coalition said it destroyed an explosive-laden boat belonging to the Houthi militia in the southern Red Sea from the port of Hodeidah.
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Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov have been added as a precautionary measure to the Listed Areas by the Joint War Committee.
A Ukraine Correspondent, has provided the below update on the situation at Ukraine Ports:
- “Gosgidrografiya (the State Department of Maritime and River Transport of Ukraine Ministry of Transport and Communications of Ukraine) has determined a corridor for the safe entry of merchant ships into Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea. The depth is confirmed at the level of 15-22.5 meters, as per the press service of the Ministry report of Tuesday 15 February 2022.
- It was indicated that blocking the work of the Black Sea ports of Ukraine was not allowed. A certain corridor guarantees ships safe passage through the Odessa Bay.
- Over the past day, uninterrupted traffic of merchant ships was recorded. Most of the ships adhered to the recommendations and used the sea corridor, bypassing the zone of illegal military exercises of the Russian Federation.
- Recall, on February 9, it became known that the Russian Federation would block the passage of merchant ships in the Black and Azov Seas. At the time of the Russian military exercises in the waters of the seas, no corridors were provided for the passage of merchant ships. Later it became known that the Russian Federation lifted the blocking of the Sea of Azov.
- Details of restrictions on navigation segregated areas "Closed for navigation"/"Navigation Prohibited" are reported directly to the Masters through the NAVTEX system installed on the vessels and even more precise details are sent through the ECDIS system. Vessels proceeding in this area are advised not to ignore such updates and avoid crossing in areas that are closed for navigation. This situation is expected to continue until 19 February 2022.”
A further News Alert will be sent. In the meantime, Owners planning to call at Ukrainian ports should be duly diligent in assessing the situation including contacting local agents or correspondents or brokers for the latest information.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://www.londonpandi.com/documents/jwla-028-black-sea-and-sea-of-azov-15-feb-2022/
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The Regional Programme for Maritime Security in the Red Sea Area (Red Sea Project) has been launched at the Djibouti Regional Training Centre, on 10 February.
The project, funded by the European Union, focuses on supporting Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen across four key areas of maritime security:
- Domestication of international maritime legislation
- Implementation of maritime security measures
- Development of a port security management system
- Port State control compliance.