ABOUT NSC
CURRENT OPERATIONS
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Operation Active Endeavour (OAE) is NATO's maritime operation in the Mediterranean Sea and its mission is to show resolve against terrorism.
Ships in the Mediterranean are invited to send information to us, through our Merchant Report form.
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Operation Ocean Shield (OOS) is NATO's contribution to the international efforts on combating piracy off the Horn of Africa.
Ships observing any suspicious activity are advised to contact UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on telephone +971 50 552 3215.
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NEWS
23.05.12: A general description on the fishing patterns in the High Risk Area can be found here
04.05.12: Information concerning Yachts in the Indian Ocean: Let your Yacht take the Ferry and the Flyer: NATO advice to yachts in the Western Indian Ocean
ALERT MAP
OUR PRODUCTS
Piracy Alerts
Listing the alerts issued on incidents in the HRA. Gives the possibility to open each alert to display details. There is also a subscribtion feature, where alerts can be delivered directly to your RSS reader.
Large Alert Map
Google map with an overview of the alerts. Centered on the Horn of Africa. Lists all alerts below.
Alert details
This page provides further details on the different alerts.
Dhow Project
Information on the Dhow Project and links to our Fishing Templates, Dhow Flashcards, Dhow and Skiff Recognition Chart, Dhow and Skiff Recognition guide and The Dhow Database.
PAG map
Our Piracy Attack Group Map. Any incidents where we suspect there is an active PAG we will place it on our map. Updated daily.
Piracy update
This page contains both the daily updates from Navy intelligence, and our weekly assessments. It also includes an archive.
Piracy statistics
Here you can find our monthly Piracy statistics.
Merchant Self-protection video
DVD/Video explaining how to implement self-protection measures for vessels.
Reporting to the NSC
Information on our reporting schemes and procedures. Describes the areas and the routines, and the actual reporting format (Format Alfa).
Newsletter
On a monthly basis the NATO Shipping Centre produces and distibutes a newsletter. This newsletter gives both a summary of special topics, and a reminder of the products provided by the NSC.
Publications
A collection of relevant publications and information regarding safe passage on the high seas.