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Issue 84 of the series reviews, analyses and threat assesses the fragile and conflict affected coastal states Libya, Somalia and Yemen. The Mediterranean migrant crisis, incidents affecting maritime security and influencing maritime news are also reported and analysed, focusing on the keys theatres of maritime instability.

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Contents:Indian Ocean region

Somalia

Yemen

Yemen Ports

Mediterranean

Libya

Gulf of Guinea

South East Asia

Central & South America

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Indian Ocean Region India, Japan and the United States have sent some of their largest warships and submarines in the Indian Ocean for the Malabar 2017 naval exercise. The week-long exercise began on Monday 10th and involve more than 15 warships, including the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Nimitz. Also taking part are the Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, and Japan’s largest warship, the JS Izumo.

Incidents: 1. MV reported approached by 1 yellow metal-hulled skiff at 1120 UTC in position 25:31N 057:25E, around 21nm SW of Bandar-e-Jask, Iran in Gulf of Oman. Two POB with weapons sighted. Skiff approached vessel amidships to within 1 cable. AST fired warning shots and the skiff withdrew. Vessel and crew safe. Reported July 11th (UKMTO).2. MV reported approached by 7 skiffs at 1220 UTC in position 14:17.9N - 042:21.3E, around 44nm SSW of Al Hudaydah, Yem-en, Red Sea. CPA of 320 metres. 5 to 6 POB sighted on each skiff with weapons. Vessel and crew Safe. Reported July 5th (UK-MTO). 3. Duty crew onboard an anchored container ship noticed two robbers attempting to board at 0010 UTC in position 14:22.46S - 040:42.42E, Nacala Anchorage, Mozambique. Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers escaped without stealing anything. Reported July 2nd (IMB).

Qatari ships can transit Suez, but not make callEgypt will block Qatari ships from calling at the six ports in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, according to the head of the Suez Canal Authority. Qatari ships will be allowed to transit the Suez Canal per international treaties on transit rights for all vessels.

Pirate kingpins are under investigation for helping terroristsCNN has learned that the United Nations and the United States are investigating at least two pirate kingpins for providing ma-terial support to terror groups. That material support includes helping factions of the two terror groups, al Qaeda linked al-Shabaab and Somalia’s ISIS faction smuggle weapons and per-haps even people across the Gulf of Aden.

Somali pirates still have skills to attack merchant shipsThe hijacking of an Indian dhow in early April was one of five in-cidents off Somalia reported in the second quarter of 2017, the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) says in its latest report.

IRGC seizes Saudi boat in Iranian watersOn Friday 7th, a press release reported that a boat from Darin port of Saudi Arabia had arrived to the coastal waters of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It was announced that IRGC’s Second Naval Zone forces had confiscated the boat and arrested its crew.

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SomaliaSuspected Al Shabaab terrorists have decapitated at least nine people in an attack on a pair of villages in southeastern Kenya, near the border with restive Somalia. The deadly attack was carried out overnight on Saturday July 8th, when some 15 suspected al Qaeda-linked militants stormed the two neighbouring villages of Jima and Poromoko in the Kenyan coastal district of Lamu, near the Somali border, gathering their civilian victims together before beheading them, Kenyan local police and officials said.

Control of Somali territory (February 2017) Source: Wikime-dia Commons

Four aid workers killed in Somalia in past six monthsAttacks on aid workers delivering supplies in Somalia resulted in the death of four staff between January and June, the UN humanitarian agency said on Thursday July 6th. The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said over 90 violent incidents impacted humanitarian personnel, facilities and assets leading to the injury of nine, arrests and temporary detention of six and abduction of 13.

US Airstrike Hits Al Shabaab Militants in Somalia, 2nd Attack in 3 DaysU.S. forces targeted a mass of Islamic militants in Somalia on Tuesday July 4th in an airstrike that marked the second Ameri-can attack in less than a week in the war-torn country.

Somali forces kill 18 insurgents in northern PuntlandSomali security forces said on Sunday 9th they had killed 18 Is-lamist insurgents (believed to be Al Shabaab) during an opera-tion in the northern region of Puntland, although the militants

denied sustaining any casualties.

Somalia internet outage is ‘major disaster’Somalia’s government says an ongoing internet outage is cost-ing the country $10m (£7.7m) each day. The outage affects southern Somalia, and was caused by damage to an undersea fibre-optic cable more than two weeks ago.

Al Shabaab/ISIS• Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for an ambush on Ethiopian AMISOM soldiers at a checkpoint in Halgan, Hiraan region, central Somalia on July 10th. Al Shabaab claimed to kill two AMISOM soldiers in the unconfirmed attack.• AS militants assassinated a tribal elder named as Abdullahi Ahmed outside of Mogadishu, Somalia on July 7th.• AS clashed with Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers at a checkpoint in Balad, Middle Shabelle region, central Somalia on July 7th. Al Shabaab killed two SNA soldiers in the attack.

AnalysisAl Shabaab continues to mount operations against civilian and military targets in Somalia, seizing military bases and equip-ment before being driven off by AMISOM forces. The behead-ing of nine Kenyan civilians will likely spur the Kenyan Defence Forces and AMISOM to mount retaliatory raids in the coming weeks, such as those in Puntland. Threat AssessmentPirate action groups remain a threat to shipping in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Approaches in the BAM and Red Sea remain commonplace and all vessels should update their Risk Assessments accordingly. The incident off Puntland, allegedly involving a naval vessel, remains unconfirmed. Pirate attacks off Somalia and suspicious approaches in the Gulf of Aden continue to be a cause for concern. The ongo-ing threat to shipping in the region has been made clear by the military bodies which monitor the region. A lack of adher-ence to BMP4 protocol, particularly not maintaining a safe distance off the coast, has increased risks to shipping. BMP4 advises: “non-Somali fishing vessels should avoid operating or transiting within 200nm of the coast of Somalia, irrespective of whether or not they have been issued with license to do so”. Merchant vessels would be wise to maintain the same distance from the coast, particularly ensuring that the Socotra Gap isn’t taken. All vessels are advised to update risk assessments and register with UKMTO/MSCHOA prior to entering the Indian Ocean High Risk Area.

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Under control of Al Shabaab and allies Under control of neutral forces Under control of Government and allies Somaliland Government Territory disputed by Puntland and Somaliland

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Control of Yemen territory (July 10th 2017)

Source: Wikimedia Commons

YemenThe Houthi militia and forces loyal to Yemen’s ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh have begun a new wave of mining in the areas around the port of Hodeidah, in an attempt to cause damage to vessels passing through the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, it has been claimed. According to Yemeni media sources, the Houthi militia and Saleh loyalists, with the direct assistance of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, are planting Iranian-made camouflage mines in the area around the Port of Hodeidah. The reports have not been confirmed by military bodies in the region.

Turkish Humanitarian Aid Ship Sets Sail For YemenA ship carrying humanitarian aid worth $8.5 million departed for Yemen with the support and contributions of Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), The Ministry of Health, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), Turkish Grain Board (TMO) and Turkish Red Crescent from Tur-key on July 10th.

AQAP/ISIS• A U.S. airstrike killed two al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) militants, including local commander Ibrahim al Adani, in Abyan governorate, southern Yemen on July 1st.

Threat Assessment On June 14th, a UAE coalition warship was struck by a missile as it left the port of Mokha in Yemen. The attack was claimed by Houthi rebels and video claiming to be of the night attack was posted on social media channels, showing a large explosion on impact. The coalition reports that one crew member was injured during the incident and that the ship suffered minimal damage. There is industry speculation that the type of missile used in the attack was not fit for purpose against a warship, and could in fact have been a anti-tank missile. The successful attack on June 14th demonstrates that the Houthi’s retain the capabil-ity to accurately launch missiles from shore to sea. It should be noted that all missile attacks to date during the Yemen civil war have been directed at military targets, not commercial vessels. However, the risk of mistargeting or collateral damage remains.

To read the MAST assessment of the incident, please click here. June saw nine suspected approaches and incidents involving multiple skiffs off the Yemen coast in the Bab el-Mandeb. Weap-

ons were sighted on board the majority of the vessels which shadowed and followed MVs. Media reports that Houthi rebels have been planting sea mines in the waters around Hodeidah Port are a clear concern for merchant vessels transiting the region and CSOs should ensure their risk assessments are up-dated. Accounts of suspect activity, including approaches have been recorded in the eastern IRTC within the vicinity of al Mu-kallah. While increased patrols by CMF assets will be welcomed in the BAM, it is unclear whether they will also step up their presence in the Gulf of Aden, where approaches continue to be made against vessels. The frequency of these incidents, where vessels are approached and in some cases attacked by armed men in small boats, in-dicates that the threat assessment remains ‘Substantial’ – an attack is a strong possibility. The Yemen civil war is on-going and there has been some spill over into the maritime domain. Houthi’s have specifically targeted the Saudi coalition with pre-cision weapon systems. The apparent continued use of locally produced moored mines by the Houthi’s off the Port of Hodei-dah is of concern, given that sea mines are more indiscriminate in terms of their potential targets. These mines might become a threat to shipping should they float free into the BAM shipping lanes. Reports that Houthi rebels attacked a ship off Mokha on June 26th remain unconfirmed.MAST recommends BMP measures be enforced and watches strengthened during transits in the region. In the Gulf of Aden, MAST’s advice for passage planning is to maintain the furthest possible distance from the Yemen coast, transit the Bab el-Mandeb Strait during daylight hours and use the western TSS wherever possible. Vessels should keep clear of al Mukallah and remain in the IRTC, where warship protection is more likely.

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UN Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen (UNVIM)

The UN’s Secretary-General has decided to institute a UNVIM for the facilitation of commercial imports to Yemen, at the request of the Government of the Republic of Yemen and in line with Security Council resolution 2216 (2015).

UNVIM is operational with immediate effect. Shipping companies or vessel owners shipping commercial goods or services to any port not under the direct control of the Government of Yemen (Salif, Mokha, Hudaydah and associated oil terminals) need to ap-ply for permits upon departure of the port of origin of their cargo. For further details click here.

UN arms embargo imposed by UN Security Council Resolution 2216 of 2015 is in place.

Port Aden:

• The port of Aden is under the protection of the Republic of Yemen security forces.

• Merchant vessels wishing to enter Yemeni ports must first apply for a permit through the Yemeni Ministry of Transportation; contact: yemen.transport@gmail.com for more information.

• Final clearance to enter Yemeni ports (with permits in place) is authenticated by the coalition guard ship.

• Port Ash Shihr: Fully operational.

Port Salif: Fully operational.

Port Hudaydah: Fully operational.

Port Mokha: Status - Closed: Currently classified as ‘Not Safe’.

Port Al Mukalla: Fully operational.

Port of Balhaf: Status - Closed: LNG terminal remains closed. Now under control of Saudi and Yemeni forces.

Port of Ras Isa: Status - Closed. Safer oil terminal remains closed, Safer Company (SEPOC) does not allow vessels to berth at Safer Marine Terminal if they do not have an agreement signed by them according to the protocol between buyer and Yemeni government.

Yemen PortsRegional media sources suggest Houthi forces have laid sea mines around the port of Hodeidah. Howev-er, these reports have not been confirmed by military bodies and MAST is attempting to confirm them.

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Mediterranean This year is set to be the deadliest year for refugees and migrants crossing the Mediterranean in the desperate attempt to reach safety or a better life in Europe, with the mortality rate tripling since 2015, according to a new report. The Amnesty International report, called A perfect storm: The failure of Euro-pean policies in the Central Mediterranean, links the soaring death toll in the Mediterranean, which has seen 2,000 deaths since January, to failing EU policies. The route between Libya and Italy has become the primary means for refugees arriving in Europe, and the most hazardous.

80 African migrants rescued off Libyan coastEighty African migrants were rescued off the coast of Libya, a coast guard official said on Saturday 8th. Navy teams rescued the migrants off the coast of Garabulli, east of Tripoli. About 40 African migrants were reportedly still missing.

Bodies of 19 Egyptian Migrants Found in Libyan DesertThe Red Crescent humanitarian body said on Sunday 9th that it had recovered the decomposed bodies of 19 Egyptian mi-grants. They appear to have been smuggled into Libya but it remained unclear where they were going when they died.

Ireland mulls changing naval operations status in MedIrish media reported that Minister of State for Defence, Paul Kehoe, is seeking approval for the country to join the UN man-dated Operation Sophia. Currently, Irish navy operations in the Mediterranean are based on a bilateral arrangement with Italy.

Germany against taking migrants to other EU portsGerman Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said Thursday 6th that Berlin was against the Italian proposal of taking asy-lum seekers saved in the Mediterranean to the ports of other EU states to share the burden. “We do not support the so-called regionalisation of the rescue operations,” de Maiziere said as he arrived at a meeting of EU interior ministers in Tal-linn.

The current migrant smuggling situationFollowing last week’s news that NGO rescue missions were to come under the oversight of the Italian Coast Guard, the first op-erations have taken place off Libya, with MSF and MOAS work-ing in coordination with the Italian CG. Whether this will appease critics of the NGO’s efforts remains to be seen.Final figures for June shows that over 3348 more people made the crossing compared to the same period in 2016. While high, that figure is still much lower than the number of crossings made at the height of the crisis in June 2015, when 54,588 people made the journey. In response to the number of unaccompanied minors attempting to cross from Libya, UNHCR and the International Rescue Com-mittee have drawn up a ‘roadmap’ to ensure a better response in identifying at-risk minors arriving in Europe via the Mediter-ranean.

Map depicting major migrant routes in the Mediterranean (July 10th 2017). Source: UNHRC

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LibyaOPEC is considering putting a limit on how much oil members Nigeria and Libya can pump, cartel del-egates say, as surging production from those countries is complicating the cartel’s plans to influence crude prices. Libya’s crude-oil output has surged to over one million barrels a day, up from 400,000 in October, according to JBC, a Vienna-based energy-industry consultancy. Libya is likely to resist the at-tempt, given the importance of oil to the country’s economy.

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Libya’s Haftar in UAE for talks on military ‘cooperation’Libya’s eastern commander Khalifa Haftar has met with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders for talks on military coop-eration despite UN criticism of the Persian Gulf country’s med-dling in Libya’s internal affairs.

AnalysisField Marshal Haftar has announced the liberation of Beng-hazi, as expected, although fighting continues in the Kharabish neighbourhood of the city. As reported above, Haftar has also travelled to the UAE to meet with senior government officials and the Abu Dhabi’s crown prince, Mohammed Ben Zayed. This will naturally be of concern to the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), who will see this as Haftar bolstering his regional support. In recent months, Haftar has also met with Russian and Egyptian officials. There have been no updates on when peace talks between the House of Representatives (HoR) and GNA may resume. Following criticism of Sudan by Haftar’s LNA forces, who claimed the country was aligned with Qatar and Iran by supporting ter-rorism in Libya, the Sudanese government issued a stern denial on June 24th. Sudan’s Foreign Ministry denied the claims cat-egorically, describing statements about Sudan’s support to ter-rorist groups in Libya as mere “fabrications and lies”. The Qatari authorities have been similarly scathing in their rejection of the LNA’s suggestion that they back terror groups in Libya. The increase in Libyan oil production continues to dent OPEC efforts to reduce oversupply and control prices. Libya will likely resist efforts to cap production, given its economy is still recov-ering and oil exports are a significant revenue stream. There are political considerations at play, too, since the largely independ-ent NOC would have to request Haftar’s forces support their ef-

fort to reduce production. Ports currently operational in Libya are: Mellitah, Zawiyah, Trip-oli, Misrata, Marsa El Brega, Tobruk, Al Khoms, Marsa El Hariga. Farwah, Bouri, Zuwarah, Zuetina and Es Sider.

Threat AssessmentWith Libya’s focus on maintaining oil output in order to feed the economy, there are risks to the oil and gas sector from militias loyal to the GNA unity government who have attacked termi-nals and pipelines in the past. Recent calls by the National Oil Company (NOC) to the EU, asking for EUNAVFOR engagement in anti-fuel smuggling interdictions are unlikely to be met by the EU. Instead, further equipment and training has been offered to the Libyan Coast Guard. The suggested Code of Conduct for NGO rescue missions operating off the coast of Libya would see the Coast Guard given more control over rescue missions, and further equipment and funding has been promised by the EU this week. This may see an increased CG presence in the region and Masters should be aware.Vessels should ensure they have the correct permission from the appropriate authority before entering Libyan waters. There have been reports of Libyan Coast Guard vessels abusing their power, particularly concerning migrants. The majority of vessels calling at Libyan ports are trouble free, however there is scope for vessels to encounter local issues. It is advised that before visiting a risk assessment is conducted on the area of operation and the fast moving political and military situations monitored closely.

MAST is able to provide risk assessments and crew training to improve situational awareness and risk appreciation. The addi-tional threat to shipping should not be taken lightly.

Control of Northern Libyan territory (July 11th 2017)

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Gulf of GuineaThe Nigerian government’s efforts to secure peace in the oil heartlands of the Niger Delta are empty promises, community leaders say, threatening a return to violence that would derail any broader recov-ery in the crude-dependent economy. With Africa’s biggest economy mired in recession, delegations including Acting President Yemi Osinbajo have held talks since February with community leaders in the restive oil-producing states in Nigeria’s southeast.

Incidents: 1. Late Report: MV reported three small boats hiding under pipelines at 2230 UTC in approx position 04:48N - 007:02E, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Armed guards spotted one small boat near the ship’s bow and kept them away by warning shots. Later, the boat closed another vessel. Around 15 to 20 rounds were fired in approx 30 seconds. Reported June 29th (MDAT).

Niger Delta Leaders Vow To Stop 2019 Elections, Oil Explora-tion In The Region If Nigeria Is Not RestructuredA gathering of over 60 young leaders in the Niger Delta has vowed to stop general elections being held in the region until the country is restructured in a way that guarantees full con-trol of its resources. The Niger Delta young leaders’ threat was contained in a statement issued at the end of a stakeholders roundtable, which held in Port Harcourt on Saturday July 8th.

Merchant Navy Chief Decries Poor Security On Nigeria’s Wa-terwaysThe authorities of the Merchant Navy, Mernaisian, a quasi mili-tary organisation in Nigeria, says over 95 per cent of the na-tion’s revenue comes through maritime transportation. Com-mander General of the organisation, Captain John I. Williams said that the revenue would dwindle if the Government refuses

to pay attention to the rising cases of piracy and militancy in the nation’s waterways.

Army counsels Niger Delta on militancyThe Nigerian Army, 19 Battalion, Koko, Delta State has asked youths in the Niger Delta to engage in ‘pen militancy’ instead of ‘gun militancy’ in order to fast track infrastructure and edu-cational development in the region.

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South East AsiaThe Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has deployed its vessels in an operation dubbed Ops Padu, in a bid to combat piracy in the waters of Melaka, Negri Sembilan and Johor. Its deputy chief, Vice Admiral Datuk Anuwi Hassan said the operation, which was specifically mounted to combat piracy involving tankers carrying liquefied petroleum, was launched on Monday July 10th.

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2 kidnapped boat crewmen recovered in SuluTwo boat crewmen kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) late last year have been recovered by military and police forces in Sulu. In a statement sent to the media on Saturday, July 8th, the Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) reported that Reyjim Rocabo and Roel Leones were recovered in Daang Puti, Patikul, Sulu on Friday afternoon, July 7th.

Syndicates stealing fish from our watersLocal Malaysian businessmen are believed to be working with foreign fishermen to deplete the country’s marine resources at the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). South Kuala Terengganu Fishermen Association chairman Hassan Ismail said these in-dividuals operated the Alibaba business model by renting out their permits and collecting hard cash at the end of the month.

Abu Sayyaf beheaded Vietnamese captives to show opposi-tion to road projectThe July 5th beheading in Basilan of two Vietnamese by the Abu Sayyaf was partly a “vengeful rage” against a highway project that will make their only bastion now in the province accessible to the military, officials said Saturday 8th.

3 ASG fighters, soldier killed in Sulu clashAt least three Abu Sayyaf militants and a trooper were killed while 15 soldiers were wounded in a firefight between bandits and government troops yesterday morning in Patikul town, Sulu, the military said. The encounter erupted when troops zeroed in on the location of the Abu Sayyaf group after getting a tip from two kidnapped Filipino fishermen rescued on Friday 7th.

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Central and South America Nothing significant to report.

Incidents: Nothing significant to report.

Standing advice: The repercussions of a vessel being caught acting as a mule with drugs stowed will depend on the type, amount and national laws, but may be disruptive and costly. When and if operating in these areas, especially Columbia and Peru, it is advised that: • Potential stowage areas such as rudder shafts are denied as far as possible, and/or routinely searched. • Access points are closely monitored by a vigilant watch for the duration of the vessel’s call at port.

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