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12th October 2016
Issue 46 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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Issue 46
Contents:Indian Ocean region
Somalia
Yemen
Yemen Ports
Mediterranean
Libya
Gulf of Guinea
South East Asia
Central & South America
Mast Services
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Indian Ocean Region Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, said in an inter-view on Friday 7th that the US Navy was to blame as the source of “evil acts in the Persian Gulf and all West Asia’s troubles.” He continued, saying Americans have two objectives, fulfilling their own interests and show-ing hostility to the Islamic Republic.
Pakistani terrorists may attack in guise of fishermenGujarat Police has sounded an alert and are keeping tight vigil in coastal areas following intelligence inputs on possible attack by Pakistan terrorists post surgical strike.
India-Indonesia hold bilateral maritime exerciseIndia and Indonesia on Monday commenced their second coordinated patrol and bilateral maritime exercise in the Anda-man Sea, an official said. The exercise is scheduled to last until October 27th.
More IOR maritime security cooperation neededChief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba said on Monday 10th that there is a need of cooperative engagement to promote maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). He was speaking after inaugurating the first ever Goa Maritime Sympo-sium conducted by the Naval War College.
Threat AssessmentReports of piracy and maritime crime remain at a low level. However, the recent presence of Saudi Naval forces in the Strait
of Hormuz and strong words from Iran suggest the region is far from stable at present. The recent Focus operation and SANDF in the Mozambique Channel suggest that coalition forces are preparing for the possible launch of Pirate Action Groups now that the monsoon period has ended. MAST continues to recommend heightened watches and secu-rity routines whilst transiting the Indian Ocean High Risk Area (HRA). Recent incidents of illegal fishing off the Somali coast are a concern. In light of the recent attack in the BAM, we direct readers to our Yemen section for further analysis.
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SomaliaMedia reports on Oct. 11th suggest that Ethiopian troops fighting militant Islamist group Al Shabaab have withdrawn from a key military base in central Somalia’s Hiran region, witnesses say. Al Shabaab fighters have entered el-Ali village following the withdrawal, reports say. The reason for the pull-out is unclear but Al Shabaab said it had attacked the base recently. The news is a blow to the fight against AS in the country and illustrates the tenuous hold AMISOM has on some areas.
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Control of Somali territory (10th October 2016) Source: Wiki-media Commons
Election process hits problemsNative Somaliland politicians and traditional elders have decid-ed to boycott the ongoing Somali electoral process, Garowe On-line reports. The move is seen as a major blow to the electoral process. On Oct. 10th, the Federal Indirect Electoral Implemen-tation team (FIEIT) rejected the Upper House candidates list in the Somali election, passed earlier by regional states.Galmudug Readies Troops to Secure 2016 ElectionGalmudug state in central Somalia said it has prepared 500 policemen for securing the upcoming 2016 election which is scheduled to take place on Oct. 30th.Al Shabaab• Militants detonated a car bomb at Suqba’ad market in Moga-dishu, killing one person on Oct. 10th.• Somali National Army (SNA) forces killed 14 Al Shabaab
militants during an overnight raid in the K50 area of Lower Shabelle region on Oct. 4th.• AMISOM forces inadvertently killed seven civilians in Janale town in the Lower Shabelle region on Oct. 4th. The AMISOM forces fired mortars into the village as part of an operation to retake the town from Al Shabaab.• Suspected Al Shabaab militants detonated a car bomb in the Wadajir district of Mogadishu on Oct. 4th.• AS militants attacked a village of sleeping Kenyan civilians in Mandera town in Mandera County on Oct. 5th. The militants killed six civilians using grenades and small arms fire.• Suspected AS militants detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) targeting a SNA convoy in Qansah Dheere town in Bay region on Oct. 6th, killing one soldier.• AS militants detonated a IED targeting an AMISOM convoy traveling through Mogadishu on Oct. 7th.
AnalysisThe ability of Al Shabaab militants to continue attacks using vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED) in and around Mogadishu illustrates the group’s resolve in its attempts to destabilise the Somali elec-tion process. However, Somalia’s clan-based system and autonomous regions (Somaliland and Putland) are doing their own job of damaging the electoral process. The UN had already expressed concerns regarding the nature of the election and now Somaliland is boycotting them. They are engaged in a bush war with Puntland in Galkayo, which has ignited several times in recent months. The election process needs to be seen to be absolutely free of corruption; clan elders control much of the opinion locally and most clans have large militias which can be called upon should the need arise. A transpar-ent election process is crucial to ensure the country can continue on its present democratic path. Threat AssessmentAMISOM and Somali National Army forces continue to attack Al Shabaab bases, often with the support of US advisors. The push back against AS has now seen the terror organisation stage attacks in Kenya, suggesting that they are looking for softer targets in the face of lo-cal resistance. As the election process draws nearer, AS is likely to attempt terror “spectaculars” against civilian targets both in Mogadishu and surrounding cities as well as in Kenya. Continued tension between the semi-autonomous states of Puntland and Somaliland continue, with Gal-kayo seeing further fighting. It is hoped that clan elders and politicians can intervene at a local level.
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Control of Yemen territory (10th October 2016)
Source: Wikimedia Commons
YemenOn Sunday Oct. 9th, two missiles were fired from Yemen at the USS Mason, a guided missile destroyer, in the Bab el Mandeb. It is believed the vessel was patrolling the coast adjacent to Hodeidah and Mocha, although this is unconfirmed. It is thought that the ship was targeted by the surveillance and targeting radar associated with the surface to surface missile system and that two missiles were fired at her. Both warheads fell short of their target in an engagement that lasted 60 minutes. The was no damage to the Mason, no injuries and she did not return fire with hard kill weapon systems. The al Houthi-Saleh rebels have denied responsibility. The incident is not plot-ted on MAST’s map of the Indian Ocean Region as we are waiting for a full incident report to be made public.
Hopes for 72-hour truceThe al Houthis and former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh agreed to a provisional 72-hour ceasefire proposed by UN Spe-cial Envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed. Ould Cheikh Ahmed proposed the ceasefire at a meeting in Muscat, Oman this week.
Militant activity• The al Houthi-Saleh alliance hardened its conditions for peace negotiations by demanding the removal of President Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi on Oct. 4th. The al Houthi-Saleh delegation called for a proposal that includes a plan for a “new presidential institution” before UN-led negotiations resume.
AQAP• AQAP launched attacks targeting security forces in al Mah-fad, Abyan governorate, and Azzan city, Shabwah governorate on Oct. 5th. Militants detonated a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) targeting al Hizam reinforcements in al Mahfad.
Threat Assessment - USS Mason missile attackIt could have been a false alarm, but this is unlikely given the sophistication of the Mason’s ELINT systems. The position of the MASON is a critical piece of the jig saw. The attack is most likely to have occurred in the Hodeidah to Mocha area which is controlled by the Houthis. If it occurred elsewhere it will have
a significant impact on threat reduction. While attacks are con-ducted in the Hodeidah to Mocha area only vessels involved in the blockade are likely to be at risk. Once again, this looks like a deliberate targeting of a military vessel. We stand by our assessment that while follow on attacks to the Swift are likely, the Houthis and Iranians are unlikely to have the ability to maintain a stream of attacks. Missile stocks in Yemen will be limited given the logistical complexity of getting the missiles in country. Positioning the missiles for subsequent firings will become increasingly hazardous for them as the US and Saudis step up their ISTAR effort to locate them.
There has been no declared aim by the rebels to strike at neu-tral shipping. We assess that vessels most at risk are military vessels operating off the Yemeni coast in the southern Red Sea. However, the possibility that a targeting error results in a neutral vessel being attacked cannot be discounted.
To avoid the potential missile threat from the Yemeni coast MAST recommends that vessels passaging the southern Red Sea, so far as TSS allow, keep to the south western side of the approaches to the BAM. Given the presence of small boat activity close to the Eritrean coast, a good look out and height-ened awareness by bridge crews and embarked armed teams is critically important.
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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.
• Curfew in effect for Aden, 2000-0600 daily.
• Merchant vessels wishing to enter Yemeni ports must first apply for a permit through the Yemeni Ministry of Transportation; contact: [email protected] for more information.
• Final clearance to enter Yemeni ports (with permits in place) is authenticated by the coalition guard ship.
• Aden is the only port in Yemen currently able to facilitate container vessels. The container terminal has recently increased it’s capacity. WFP note that eight vessels were discharging at berth with 5 waiting at anchorage.
Port Salif: Capacity 2 berths. Operating at capacity. Vessels experiencing severe delays due to minimal port equipment. 10 ves-sels awaiting at anchorage (WFP, June 29th).
Port Hudaydah:
• Capacity 8 berths. As of World Food Programme reports at the end of June, eight vessels were discharging at berth, 25 awaiting at anchor.
• Only 1 of 5 shore based cranes in partial operation, container vessels highly recommended to have their own internal cranes.
• RSNF is utilizing a holding area 60 NM west of the port of Hudaydah for all vessels attempting entry into Salif or Hudaydah. Inbound vessels should plan on holding within this area prior to receiving clearance from port control warships.
Port Mokha: Status - Open and fully operational (North of England P&I, July 18th).
Port Al Mukalla: Capacity 2 berths. Al Mukalla port was liberated on the 23/24 April by the Saudi-led coalition and southern resistance. Port officials have advised that port operations resumed on the 26th April.
Port of Ash Shihr: Status - Open and full operational (North of England P&I, July 22nd).
Port of Balhaf: Status - Closed: LNG terminal remains closed.
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.
MCCC Notice: Following open source reporting of increased military activity in and around the Yemeni port city of Mukalla and the maritime security incident on the 24th April, where an MV was fired upon, please be advised that the security situ-ation in the vicinity of the port has changed. Vessels using the port or operating nearby are advised to take additional security measures and proceed with caution. Coalition warships are patrolling in the area and should be hailed on VHF Channel 16 by any vessel witnessing or subject to threatening behaviour.
Yemen PortsNothing significant to report.
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Mediterranean 316,331 migrants and refugees entered Europe by sea in 2016 as of Oct. 9th, according to the IOM, mostly arriving in Italy and Greece during that period. The total figure is well below the number of ar-rivals logged in 2015, which stands at 520,000. However, the number of migrant deaths is higher, with 3604 recorded deaths.
131 Migrants Rescued Off Western Greece CoastGreece’s coast guard said that 131 migrants were rescued Saturday 8th off the western coast after their vessel sent a distress call and was found rudderless at sea. According to initial reports, the migrants were believed to have been try-ing to reach Italy. Neither their nationalities nor the boat’s point of origin were reported.
Egypt boat disaster shines light on new migration trendSince the Egyptian revolution in 2011, the trade on Egypt’s coasts has picked up. In the last three years in particular, an increasing number of foreign migrants and refugees have begun to depart from Egypt, preferring to avoid the risks of war-torn Libya.
Royal Navy to ‘capture’ empty boatsThe British Government has agreed to extend its operation in the Mediterranean by capturing empty boats. In the last year 300 boats have been captured by forces and 90 suspected smugglers have been apprehended while thousands of people have drowned while trying to make the treacherous journey.
Merkel announces aid package for Niger to stem migrant flowGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday (Oct 10) an-nounced a €27-million aid package for Niger, her second stop in a three-nation Africa tour aimed at fighting terrorism and stemming the migrant influx to Europe.
The German leader said the army of the arid west African country, one of the world’s poorest, would receive €10 mil-lion (US$11 million) worth of equipment next year.
The current migrant smuggling situationMigrant Report states that the majority of people smugglers continue to use Sabratha as a departure point, although ac-curately recording the number of migrants waiting to cross from Libya is extremely difficult due to the various routes being used to cross into the country itself. The ongoing fighting between fuel smugglers and human traffickers continues, with migrant groups regularly “hijacked” by rival gangs.
The push seen last week, with over 10,000 migrants rescued in a 48-hour period, has not been repeated so far this week, allowing naval forces and NGOs a respite after mounting over 30 operations to rescue migrant boats last week.
Map depicting major migrant routes in the Mediterranean (11th October 2016). Source: UNHRC
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Migrant crossings 2014-2016. Source: UNHRC
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LibyaReuters reported on Oct. 11th that Libyan pro-government forces are advancing into the last area con-trolled by Islamic State in the coastal city of Sirte, surrounding the militants after a five-month cam-paign backed by U.S. air strikes, military officials say. At least eight pro-government fighters were killed over the weekend as their forces pushed into the 600 block, an area in central Sirte, with snipers and boobytraps posing the main obstacles to their advance, the officials said.
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Activists propose new legislator to end political deadlockA group of civil society institutions have presented a new na-tional charter to end the political chaos and the deadlock that have plunged the country into uncertainty for more than three years now. The initiative aims to bring all competing parliaments and parties here under a new legislator called “The National As-sembly,” to bring political, security and administrative stability to the country and reconstruct its institutions.
Libya: Oil Exports Up by 100% in Three Weeks Libyan oil exports have now increased to more than 520,000 bpd since the Libyan National Army took control of all oil termi-nals in early September when total exports were about 200,000 bpd. The National Oil Cooperation (NOC) is back to full swing managing the day-to-day oil production and exporting business through its various companies which are spread all over Libya.
Libya’s eastern authorities say oil money will go to Tripoli cen-tral bankAuthorities in eastern Libya will allow revenues from rising oil production to be paid into the central bank in Tripoli even though they do not recognize the bank’s governor there, the head of Libya’s eastern parliament told Reuters in an interview.
AnalysisWith General Haftar’s forces now in control of the ‘oil crescent’ of terminals, the GNA and NOC have had to do some swift negotiating in order to ensure supplies still flow. Despite taking control of the terminals, Haftar has left the NOC management in place.
With oil now flowing and tankers leaving the terminals, OPEC has raised concerns that Libya’s exports will force global oil prices down. However, rightly, the Libyans are more concerned with boosting their own economy after several years of virtu-ally no oil production. The successful exports place Haftar in an even stronger position and there is talk of a role for him in government. The West will not enjoy the idea of him acquiring Soviet weapons and may apply pressure on the GNA to press the LNA into blocking it. Ports currently operational in Libya are: Melittah, Zawia, Tripoli, Misurata, Marsa El Brega, Tobruk, Al Khoms, Marsa El Hariga. Farwah, Bouri, Es Sider, Ras Lanuf and Zuetina.Threat AssessmentThe National Oil Company (NOC) is responsible for securing oil port facilities with their own armed force, the Petroleum Facil-ity Guards (PFG). The oil industry is integral to Libya’s economy and is appropriately safeguarded. Divisions between the east and west NOC branches and the control of ports has not yet impacted on the security of a vessel. Many Libyan ports are op-erational, but not without risk. MAST is able to provide risk as-sessments and crew training to improve situational awareness and risk appreciation. The additional threat to shipping should not be taken lightly. The map below details the most common points of departure in Libya for migrants and the migrant ves-sels’ planned destinations. A large number of the vessels are rescued before reaching their destination and military sources are confirming that there is evidence that setting out to be res-cued is a deliberate tactic. Note that this map has yet to be up-dated to reflect recent shifts in migrant departure points which have not been verified by the military and other agencies.
Control of Northern Libyan territory (11th Octo-ber 2016)
Source: Wikimedia Commons
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Gulf of GuineaSuspected sea pirates and armed robbery gangs continue to ply their “trade” in the waterways and creeks of the Niger Delta. On Oct. 7th, Nigerian media reported that suspected sea pirates had attacked passengers on the Isaka waterways of Rivers State, killing one person and robbing the others. In a sepa-rate incident, pirates attacked a Port Harcourt-bound boat from Bayesla State, robbing 11 passengers. A Bonny to Port Harcourt boat carrying 20 passengers was atacked near Isaka River, but the driver evaded the attackers by heading into the mangroves.
Incidents: Nothing significant to report.
Operation Crocodile Smile may return to creeksMilitary High Command has been told to re-energise its intel-ligence networks in the Niger Delta region while a massive redeployment of operatives from the security agencies has been carried out.
Africa unites to battle pirates and illegal fishingAfrica will come together to battle piracy and illegal fishing for the first time at an African Union maritime security summit that kicks off in Togo on Oct. 15th.
Buhari threatens to use force on militantsPresident Buhari said on Oct. 8th that military force will be ap-plied if the bombing of oil pipelines in the Niger Delta contin-ues.
Military foils kidnap attemptThe joint military force deployed to the Niger Delta, Operation Delta Safe, on Friday 7th said it foiled a kidnap attempt, freed two victims and arrested five suspected militants in multiple operations.
Threat AssessmentAll vessels operating in the GoG should conduct a thorough risk assessment and practice emergency drills. Locally pro-cured patrol boats can, in the right circumstances, enhance a vessel’s security. MAST recommends that vessels transiting the region register with MDAT-GoG to ensure domain awareness. Contact [email protected] or call +33(0)2 98 22 88 88.MAST advises against the use of embarked armed Nigerian Navy personnel. Under contact from pirates, embarked armed Nigerian guards will draw increased fire towards the bridge of the vessel which can result in the death or injury of crew mem-bers and damage to the vessel. The Secure Anchorage Area (SAA) off Lagos provides effective protection for drifting and waiting vessels and the area has been piracy free for several months. It has also been reported that there is an unofficial, but operational SAA off the Bonny River. MAST can advise on risk assessments, the most effective countermeasures and on the most effective locally procured Nigerian patrol vessels to escort vessels to and from operation in Nigeria to 150nm offshore.
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South East AsiaIllegal fishing is currently on the agenda in South Korea. On Friday 7th, a fleet of Chinese fishing boats teamed up and rammed through a South Korean maritime police boat, dispatched there to crack down on their illegal fishing. Outnumbered, the Korean maritime police fled the scene and the Chinese es-caped little damaged and sailed into their waters. The presence of Chinese fishing boats has long been an issue between the two countries, as South Korea attempts to safeguard fish stocks.
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Two sailors’ safe release in processTwo Indonesians still in the hands of Abu Sayyaf are identified as Robin Peter and M. Nasir, crew members of tugboat Charles. They were taken hostage by the bandits seeking ransom on June 21st. “The two men are in the process of being released,” Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu told reporters on Oct. 10th.
PHL, Malaysia, Indonesia agree to explore joint air patrols in transit areasThe cooperation among the three nations is driven by the need to address the rising incidents of armed robbery at sea, kidnapping and piracy in the three countries’ areas of com-mon concern. There has been no movement, however, on joint maritime patrols in the region.
Malaysian security forces net 10 in Abu Sayyaf crackdownSecurity forces have arrested more than 10 people suspected to be informers for the Abu Sayyaf and kidnap-for-ransom groups in a special operation that started on Oct. 7th in Sabah.
Threat AssessmentOpportunistic theft of ships stores and equipment continues to be sporadically spread across the archipelagos of SE Asia. Thieves tend to be nonviolent and will escape when spotted. We encourage vessels to conduct thorough risk assessments when operating within SE Asian archipelagos and to adopt ap-propriate measures to protect vessel and crew.
Abu Sayyaf has traditionally targeted small slower vessels such as fishing vessels, passenger vessels, yachts, tugs and vessels under tow with the intent of kidnapping crew for ransom. Ves-sels operating in the Sulu Sea should adopt security measures. MAST anticipates a fall in incident reports once joint patrols and armed guards are implemented.
The recent warning from the Singapore Navy’s International Fusion Centre (IFC) suggests that fair weather may bring criminals onto the water. MAST recommends robust security checks and watch rounds when transiting these waters. The long-discussed joint maritime patrols between the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia have yet to be deployed, suggesting that while the navies are in accord, the political will to see the project through remains lacking.
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Central and South America The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has issued a request for proposals to the four pre-qualified port operators selected to compete for the concession to design, develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain a container terminal located near Corozal, in the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal.
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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