Be aware of the sea areas and ports affected by piracy and armed robbery. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) broadcasts incidents of piracy and armed robbery incidents to all ships in the IOR and AOR regions via InMARSAT Safety Net System. Similar information can be viewed on the Piracy Map
Advice To Masters
“Be aware of the sea areas and ports affected by piracy and armed robbery.”
General advice to Masters
In most incidents pirates and armed robbers will abandon an attack when they know they been spotted or feel the vessel has been secured and is a difficult target. However Somali and Nigerian pirates tend to be more aggressive so additional precautions must be taken.
Always Follow
Always report ALL actual, attempted or suspicious piracy and armed robbery incidents occurring anywhere to the 24-hour manned IMB PRC. This is crucial in the response procedures as well as broadcasting the threat to ALL vessels in the area.
Advice in IMO circular MSC.1/Circ.1334 (23 June 2009)
Procedures given in the latest version of the BMP while transiting high risk areas.
Voluntary Sponsors
Voluntary Sponsors
IMB Piracy Reporting Centre’s (PRC) 24-hour manned service is provided for free.
PRC’s work is funded by voluntary contributions. Donations help us continue to provide vital information to seafarers on the high seas as well as raise awareness of this heinous crime.
How you can help
PRC’s work would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. If you share our goal of making the seas safer then please give generously.
All donations are welcomed. Giving just five pounds a month per seafarer will help save lives and property at sea.
Please contact the IMB today to make a donation.
Help us to help our seafarers
PRC’s work would not be possible without our sponsors’ funding who share our goal of making the seas safer.
Our financial sponsors:
IMB PRC Contact Details:
Tel: +60 3 2078 5763 / +60 3 2031 0287 / + 60 3 2031 3106
24 Hrs ANTI PIRACY HELPLINE: +60 3 2031 0014 (Manned 24 Hrs everyday)
Fax: +60 3 2078 5769
General E-mail: imbkl@icc-ccs.org / piracy@icc-ccs.org
