The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) on December 29, 2023, issued a circular regarding the Maritime Security Advisory on the security situation in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab al Mandeb Strait, Red Sea, Somali Basin and Arabian Sea region.
The Indian government consistently monitors the maritime security environment to ensure the safe and secure passage of vessels, maintain uninterrupted trade flows, and safeguard Indian ships, crew, and maritime interests.
In the event of any incidents or security escalation due to incidents stated in this advisory, the communication protocol to be followed generally is as follows:
• Contact the nearest coalition warship and Indian Navy vessel using VHF Channel 16, provide the current location, describe the situation, communicate the intended course of action, and seek further guidance.
• Inform the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the vessel's Company Security Officer, DGComm Centre ([email protected]) with a copy to IFC-IOR ([email protected]
• Inform other applicable agencies/organisations as relevant based on the region and type of occurrence (such as MRCC, etc).
All vessels transiting the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab al Mandeb Strait, Red Sea, Somali Basin and Arabian Sea region are advised to share by email the details of the vessel, date/time of transit and Satcom email and telephone details to DGComm Centre ([email protected]) with a copy to IFC-IOR ([email protected]) in the appended format (Annexure I).
It is advised to carry out a shipshore security drill for all the applicable security scenarios (e.g. Piracy, Loitering Munitions, etc) before the vessel transits this region.
[DGS Circular No. 27 of 2023]
