Check list for Vessels prior to entering / operating in Gulf of Aden in the International Established Transit Corridor
At this stage requirement in Chapter 2 –Appendix 1 & Chapter 3 Appendix 1 is implemented
4.2.1 - Requirement to be implemented Prior to Arrival a Point Alpha or Point Bravo
| Nr | Item | Action taken | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | ||
| 1 | 48 hours before / to 48 hours after the transit corridor positions reports to the company shall be increased to a position report each 4 hours to the company by the duty officer as required in Chapter 8 / 8.7.2 | ||
| 2 | Vessel to plan ETA to join convoy or EU GTS in accordance with transit schedule according to Chapter 6 / 6.1 unless other arrangement has been made | ||
| 3 | Daily position reports to UKMTO as required in Chapter 8 / 8.4 including ETA at Point A or Point B and ETD at the end of the corridor as required in Chapter 8 / 8.5 | ||
| 4 | Carefully timing of the arrival at Point A or Point B to avoid slow speed prior to arrival at the forming up point. | ||
| 5 | Position reports to UKMTO prior / during the transit of the corridor to be increased to a report a report each 4 hours as required in Chapter 8 / 8.7.2, to be started 4 hours before entering the corridor. | ||
| 6 | AIS On / Off: If the AIS has been switch off during operation outside Gulf of Aden is is recommended by the Navy to switch on the AIS prior to arrival at Point A or Point B during the transit according to Chapter 5 / 5.4 |
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| 7 | No work outside the accommodation during the passage of Gulf of Aden, unless essential |
4.2.2 - Entering the International Established Transit Corridor
| Nr | Item | Action taken | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | ||
| 1 | Report to UKMTO and the Company when entering the Established Transit Corridor |
4.2.3 - Within the International Established Transit Corridor
| Nr | Item | Action taken | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | ||
| 1 | Follow the requirements for position reporting as required in 4.2.1 / 5 in this appendix | ||
| 2 | Vessel to follow the corridor through Gulf of Aden and maintain speed according to the planned speed of the Group transit, (is is essential to maintain speed, see Chapter 4 / 4.3 Group Transit Explanation from MSCOA) |
4.2.4 - In Case of a Suspicious Events within International Established Transit Corridor
| Nr | Item | Action taken | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | ||
| 1 | Steer away case of observing suspicious boats / vessels. | ||
| 2 | Inform UKMTO immediately according to reporting procedures in Chapter 9 | ||
| 3 | Inform the Company at first opportunity | ||
| 4 | At first opportunity, submit reporting form to the Company, Chapter 9 – Appendix 1 |
4.2.5 - In the Event of a an attack within the International Established Transit Corridor
| Nr | Item | Action taken | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | ||
| 1 | Follow the procedures in Chapter 11 / 11.2 |
4.2.6 – Exit of the International Established Transit Corridor.
| Nr | Item | Action taken | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | ||
| 1 | Report to UKMTO and the Company when leaning the International Established Transit Corridor | ||
| 2 | Follow the requirement for position reporting as required in 4.2.1 in this appendix until 48 hours from leaving the International Established Transit | ||
| 3 | Returning to operations within High Risk Area outside Gulf of Aden as required in Chapter 3 | ||
| 4 | Report to the Company when the vessel has passed the 48 hours position reporting point. |
| Name of Vessel | Name of Master/SSO | Date/Sign |
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Appendix 1 shall be filed in the record folder for High Risk Area documentations.