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    EGC:  967 2006/01/30 00:14:39 SAFETY
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    FROM IMBPCI MA34199 30-JAN-2006 00:12:52 MSG593525 SENTOSA C LES

    300001  utc  jan  2006

    sitrep msg  p022/2006

    this broadcast warns ships in passage in east africa, the indian sub
    continent and south east asian waters regarding piracy and armed
    robbery.

    warning warning warning

    somalia � ne and eastern coast
    36 incidents have been reported since 15.03.2005. heavily armed
    pirates are now attacking ships further away from the coast. ships
    not making scheduled callas at somalia ports are advised to keep at
    least 200 nm from the somali coast.

    part   (i)  one new incident added since report 28.01.2006

    part  (ii)  recently reported incidents

    11.01.2006 at 1600 lt in position 04:49n - 005:21e, 8 miles
    sw of river, off ea oilfield, nigeria.
    40 persons armed with guns in three canoes boarded a
    pollution control ship underway. they vandalized the ship's
    equipment and kidnapped four expatriate personnel. the
    ship was engaged in a security role with 14 naval personnel
    onboard. authorities informed.
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