The NATO Shipping Centre (NSC) is the link between NATO naval forces and the merchant shipping community. Permanently manned by NATO, the NSC is the primary point of contact for the exchange of merchant shipping information between NATO's military authorities and the international shipping community. The NSC is also the primary advisor to merchant shipping regarding potential risks and possible interference with maritime operations and major exercises.
If attacked by pirates please call UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) giving your ship's name, position and the nature of the attack/suspicious activity on telephone +971 50 552 3215
Operation Ocean Shield (OOS) is NATO's contribution to international efforts to combat piracy off the Horn of Africa. The NATO Shipping Centre is NATO's permanent point of contact with merchant shipping. Daily Piracy Update Weekly Piracy Update
Counter Piracy Guidance Update – Inside Territorial Waters Recent attacks on shipping within territorial waters are a reminder of the need to be alert for such activity at all times. It is strongly recommended that all vessels maintain a high state of readiness and vigilance, implementing BMPs at all times throughout the High Risk Area.
WEB GUIDE This page gives you a description of much of the content of the NATO Shipping Centre’s web site. It will also serve as a quick launch page since all listed subjects include hyperlinks to the described content. Open page here.
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