Web alert: reduction in High Risk Area for piracy now in force - maritime security chart Q6099 updated

As of 1 December 2015, the reduction to the High Risk Area ('HRA') as defined in Best Management Practices 4, has taken effect. Further information may be found in our earlier web alert, published on 9 October 2015 and available here.
 
The new HRA is as follows:
 
In the Red Sea:  northern limit – latitude 15 °N
In the Gulf of Oman: northern limit – latitude 22 °N
Eastern limit: longitude 065 °E
Southern limit: latitude 5 °S
 
In response to the reduction in the HRA, the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office has published a revised version of Maritime Security Chart Q6099 which incorporates the changes.
 
The updated maritime security chart, as well as the notice to mariners from the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office may be downloaded at the following links:

• Chart
• Notice

The club considers that the risk of piracy remains and recommends that members continue to exercise vigilance when trading to and through affected regions.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your usual club contact or the author of this web alert.​