MAY 27, 2009 CIRCULAR NO. 14/09 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: US COAST GUARD (USCG) PORT SECURITY ADVISORY (2-09): RECOMMENDED SECURITY MEASURES IN RELATION TO PIRACY Reference is made to earlier communications in regard to piracy. Your Managers attach hereto a USCG Port Security Advisory (2-09) which was released on May 22, 2009. As can be seen, it contains recommendations in regard to security measures to prevent piracy. This detailed advisory is directed to US flagged vessels operating in high risk waters. In addition, the USCG observes that this information "may be considered by foreign flag vessels." The advisory contains the USCG's recommendation in regard to vessel security measures for, in sequence, - prior to entering high risk waters, - during transits of a high risk area, - if attacked or boarded, and - post incident. Your Managers hope that Members will find this information useful in their efforts to prevent further incidents of piracy. Yours faithfully, Joseph E.M. Hughes, Chairman & CEO Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc., Managers for THE AMERICAN CLUB