MARCH 31, 2009 CIRCULAR NO. 10/09 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: OIL COMPANIES INTERNATIONAL MARINE FORUM (OCIMF): PIRACY – THE EAST AFRICA/SOMALIA SITUATION: PRACTICAL MEASURES TO AVOID, DETER OR DELAY PIRACY ATTACKS OCIMF, in conjunction with other industry bodies including the International Group of P&I Clubs, has recently produced a booklet aimed at providing practical information to assist seafarers faced with potential, or actual, acts of piracy while operating in the Gulf of Aden and other waters near the Horn of Africa. Your Managers have posted an electronic version of the booklet on the Club’s website titled Piracy – The East Africa/Somalia Situation. It is hoped that, in conjunction with earlier information on this subject, notably that contained in Circular No. 08/09 of March 10, 2009, this publication will be of assistance to Members transiting the areas in question. Yours faithfully, Joseph E.M. Hughes, Chairman & CEO Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc., Managers for THE AMERICAN CLUB Supported by: UKMTO BIMCO EU NAVFOR Somalia IGP&IP&IP i Piracy The East Africa/Somalia Situation Practical Measures to Avoid, Deter or Delay Piracy Attacks OCIMF’s mission is to be the foremost authority on the safe and environmentally responsible operation of oil tankers and terminals, promoting continuous improvements in standards of design and operation. ii Issued by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) is a voluntary association of oil companies having an interest in the shipment and terminalling of crude oil and oil products. OCIMF is organised to represent its membership before, and consult with, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other government bodies on matters relating to the shipment and terminalling of crude oil and oil products, including marine pollution and safety. Terms of Use The advice and information given in this guide (“Guide”) is intended purely as guidance to be used at the user’s own risk. No warranties or representations are given nor is any duty of care or responsibility accepted by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (“OCIMF”), the membership or employees of OCIMF or by any person, firm, corporation or organisation (who or which has been in any way concerned with the furnishing of information or data, the compilation or any translation, publishing, supply or sale of the Guide) for the accuracy of any information or advice given in the Guide or any omission from the Guide or for any consequence whatsoever resulting directly or indirectly from compliance with, adoption of or reliance on guidance contained in the Guide even if caused by a failure to exercise reasonable care on the part of any of the aforementioned parties. Published in 2009 by Witherby Seamanship International Ltd, 4 Dunlop Square, Livingston, Edinburgh, EH54 8SB, Scotland, UK Tel No: +44(0)1506 463 227 Fax No: +44(0)1506 468 999 Email: info@emailws.com www.witherbyseamanship.com 29 QUEEN ANNE’S GATE LONDON SW1H 9BU ENGLAND TELEPHONE: +44 (0)20 7654 1200 FAX: +44 (0)20 7654 1205 E-mail enquiries@ocimf.com www.ocimf.com Printed & bound in Great Britain by Bell & Bain Ltd. Glasgow iii Produced in Conjunction with :� BIMCO is an independent international shipping association, with a membership composed of ship owners, managers, brokers, agents and many other stakeholders with vested interests in the shipping industry. The association acts on behalf of its global membe