The shipping industry claims that the Indian Ocean Pirate High Risk Zone (HRA) will be removed

The shipping industry claims that the Somali pirate no longer pose a threat, and the Indian Ocean Pirate High Risk Zone (HRA) will be removed

International Shipping Association China Office Press Release

Shipping industry removed Indian Ocean High Risk Zone

At 0001 UTC on January 1, 2023, the Indian Ocean Pirate High Risk Zone (HRA) will be removed.

The removal of HRA reflects the significant improvement of pirate conditions in the area, but it is important that shipowners and managers still need to follow the "Best Management Practice 5 (BMP5)" during sailing preparation, threat and risk assessment.

After more than ten years of anti -pirate operation, pirate threats have been significantly improved in the Indian Ocean area. Therefore, the shipping industry has decided to remove the "HRA) of the Indian Ocean (HRA).

On August 22, the world's major shipping agencies decided to submit to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) at 0001UTC's deletion of HRA on January 1, 2023, and will be discussed at the Maritime Safety Commission (MSC) held on October 31st. Essence These institutions include the International Shipping Association (ICS), the Baltic International Shipping Association (BIMCO), the International Maritime contractor Association (IMCA), the International Sanctuary Board Else Association (INTERCARGO), the International Independent Overbacco Society (INTERTARTANKO) and Petroleum Company International Maritime Forum (OCIMF).

The cancellation of HRA reflects the significant improvement of pirate conditions in the area. This is mainly due to the consistent anti -pirate efforts of many regions and international interests. Since 2018, the pirate attacks against merchant ships have not occurred since 2018. Military, political, civil society, and shipping industries adopted measures to protect the safety of the sea, and the best management practice guide, which successfully reduced the threat of the Indian Ocean pirate activities.

The cancellation of HRA will take effect on 0001 UTC on January 1, 2023, so that the tenant, the shipowner and the operator have time to adapt to the change of pirate threats. Best Management Practice 5 (BMP5) will continue to provide necessary guidance for shipping to ensure that threats and risk assessments are developed for each navigation to reduce risks caused by the region's surplus security threats. The shipping industry will continue to monitor maritime safety threats and make suggestions to help ships and crew sail safely in related waters. The navigator threat and risk assessment should consider the latest maritime security information provided by industry organizations that support the voluntary reporting area (VRA).

"This statement proves that this statement has been committed to reducing the threat of pirate pirates in the Indian Ocean in the past 15 years. Over the years, through the joint efforts of military, politics, civil society and shipping, Now we can be confident in these waters. We have taken this opportunity to thank all seafarers and offshore workers who have safeguarded global trade and operations during this period. Shippers and managers should still conduct threats and risk assessments and follow the best management Practice to continue to reduce the risks that may occur in changing and usually complex and potential threat. "

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