NATO SHIPPING CENTRE

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

Merchant ships are encouraged to take pictures of suspicious activity and forward them to us – help us help you. Read more: Please forward pictures of pirate activity.aspx

Send your pictures to The NATO SHIPPING CENTRE, MSCHOA & UKMTO

	New on the webpage:
16.05.12	Information Bulletin: Make UKMTO your first call
16.05.12	Use of information on our website
04.05.12	For more information concerning Yachts: Let your Yacht take the Ferry.pdf
03.05.12:	The NATO Shipping Centre May Newsletter:Newsletter May 2012.pdf
10.04.12:	Daily updated (mon-fri) "News summaries" can be found on the siteguide or read it here...
04.04.12:	Fishing activity in the High Risk Area (HRA) is expected to increase due to the monsoon transition period. A general description on the fishing patterns can be read here ...

Important messages:
19.04.12: NATO's position on the use of private armed personnel
02.03.12: Keep your AIS turned on.aspx
07.02.12: The use of Citadels 06.02.12: Post release procedures 30.01.12: Notice: Strait of Hormuz shipping is trading as normal 05.01.12: Flyer: NATO advice to yachts in the Western Indian Ocean 08.12.11: Maritime Piracy - Humanitarian Response

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

NATO Naval forces are operating in the Mediterranean Sea in support of operation Active Endeavour. On 03 March 2004 the operations were extended, and the area of operations now includes the Straits of Gibraltar. In the past some acts of piracy have occurred in these waters.

Alert Map RSS

Map showing last 30 days, for other options visit Larger Map Map Display Element

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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.