Advisory 2006-01


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Advisory #:	2006-01
Date Issued:	Dec 05 2008
To:	MARINERS
Subject:	ACTIVATION OF THE NATO SHIPPING CENTER IN SUPPORT OF MERCHANT SHIPPING ON THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

MARAD ADVISORY 06-01 (06 JUL 28)

TO: OPERATORS OF U.S.-FLAG VESSELS AND OTHER MARITIME INTEREST

SUBJECT: ACTIVATION OF THE NATO SHIPPING CENTER IN SUPPORT OF MERCHANT SHIPPING ON THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

THE NATO SHIPPING CENTER (NSC) IN NORTHWOOD, UK CONTINUES TO SUPPORT NATO NAVAL FORCES DEPLOYED IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN AND HAS RECENTLY ACTIVATED THE NSC DUE TO THE RECENT INCIDENTS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HEZBOLLAH. THE NSC WAS ACTIVATED TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND GUIDANCE TO NATO NATION MERCHANT SHIPS.
THE PURPOSE OF ACTIVATING THE NSC IS TO COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION RELEVANT FOR THE SAFE PASSAGE OF VESSELS IN THE AREA OFF THE COAST OF LEBANON AND THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN. NSC WILL COMPILE A SITUATIONAL PLOT AND CONTRIBUTE THIS INFORMATION TO THE NATO MILITARY COMMANDER IN THE AREA. REPORTING OF SHIPPING DATA IS ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS.
UNTIL FURTHER, THE NSC WILL BE MANNED CONTINUOUSLY TO PROVIDE BETTER SERVICE FOR SHIPS MASTERS, OWNERS OR MANAGERS. THE NSC WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION TO SHIP ON THE FOLLOWING MAIN COMMUNICATION MEDIA:

- E-MAIL: shippingcentre@manw.nato.int

- NSC WEBSITE: http://shipping.manw.nato.int

- DIRECT EMAIL COMMUNICATION WITH SHIPS TAKING PART IN OPERATION
ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR (OAE) VOLUNTARY REPORTING PROGRAM.

- PHONE: +44 1923 843574

- FAX: +44 1923 843575

    4. SINCE THE AREA OF CONCERN COINCIDES WITH THE REPORTING AREA FOR
         OPERATION ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR, NO ADDITIONAL REPORTING FOR SHIPS WILL BE
        ESTABLISHED.

5. FOR FURTHER GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ADVISORY, CONTACT THE
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF SHIP OPERATIONS, DIVISION OF OPERATIONS SUPPORT, CODE MAR-613 ROOM 2121, 400 SEVENTH STREET SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20590; TELEPHONE (202) 366-1875, Fax (202) 366-3702.

6. THIS ADVISORY CANCELS MARAD ADVISORY 02-02 (03 JUN 02).

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WILLIAM CAHILL
ACTING DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF SHIP OPERATIONS
U.S MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON, DC