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    Attack Number: Type of Vessel : Narrations:
    SUS-006 Container This incident will not be included in the IMB statistics.

    16.04.2017: 1022 UTC: Posn: 12:49.1N – 043:16.0E, Bab el Mandeb, Red Sea.
    Three suspicious, blue hull skiffs with five persons in each approached a container ship underway. Master raised the alarm, the non-essential crew retreated into the citadel and the armed security team showed their weapons. Master informed the coalition warship about the approaching skiffs. When the skiffs were around one nm from the ship, the armed team fired a rocket flair resulting in the skiffs aborting the approach. At 1035 UTC, another white hull skiff with six persons onboard approached the ship. The security team fired another rocket flair towards the skiff resulting in the skiff crossing the ships bow and moving away. At 1050 UTC, another two skiffs were seen approaching the ship. At a distance of 0.7nm from the ship the security guards showed their weapons resulting in the skiffs aborting and seen heading towards Mayyun. All crew safe. The ship continued her passage.

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    • Further ones;

      50-17 Crude Oil Tanker 19.04.2017: 0845 UTC: Posn: 03:25N - 005:46E, around 59nm SSW of Brass, Nigeria
      Nine pirates in a skiff approached and fired upon a tanker underway. Alarm raised, fire pumps started and non-essential crew retreated to the citadel. Vessel increased speed and conduct evasive maneuvers. While the Master communicated with the escort vessel the skiff was seen aborting and moving away. Crew and tanker reported safe.



      049-17 Tug 19.04.2017: 0934 UTC: Posn: 04:06.43N - 006:15.34E, around 10.8nm South of Brass, Nigeria
      An offshore tug was attacked and boarded by armed persons. They kidnapped eight crew members and escaped. The Nigerian Navy responded to the incident. One crew was reported injured and evacuated by helicopter.

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      • https://www.maritime-executive.com/a...r=1#gs.DLOr3HI new threats

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        • Modern threats

          In today's environment where modern military/naval equipment is fitted with positional data Tx's and trackers, but more worryingly with manufacturer features which can at some stage cause degradation of performance, it is necessary that ships acquire equipment and Defences from bona fides sources.
          I have harped on that we need to consider MINS Navigation systems, smarter gunnery systems, and missiles . We must accept that all Naval Vessels are ultimately potential targets especially for asymmetric threats both from flying and surface autonomous craft. If we are to continue overseas deployment then we must be Good to Go.

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          • Just to point out that defence vulnerability lies in fitted software. Where does it come from? Has it been verified deeply and passed? Can it be verified at user level and can inputs over internet and CD-Rom be also verified before installation.

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            • Interview was Chris Reynolds

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              • Originally posted by DeV View Post
                We wish C. Reynolds well, not sure of his rank. He probably could benefit from some Irish support but not sure how that could be done unopposed. Somali for almost 25 years has had fragmented Government and unfortunately those in power at all levels assumed assets were theirs for the taken supported by aligned militias, not least AL-Shabaab. The offshore waters were being fished unimpeded in the 1990's so local fishing towns put to sea to chase away illegal fishing craft. This gradually became better organised, and armed, and developed into seizure of vessels for ransom. It started making money and was extended to seizing larger craft like full sized tankers and cargo ships. Various coastal towns and hinterlands benefited from this wealth, building support for those at the front edge. it was suppressed by International naval effort and rolling naval escorts and MPA surveillance. Until there is a National Government controlling policing and Naval action at sea you might find the " Blue water" armed units looking to gain from their new power and supporting hardware.
                It's a difficult one and if we send a ship there, we must look to the logistics, especially support , fuel etc. An MRV accompanying an OPV uparmed would be viable and use a port of refuge, not in Somalia, as needed.

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                • Originally posted by ancientmariner View Post
                  We wish C. Reynolds well, not sure of his rank. He probably could benefit from some Irish support but not sure how that could be done unopposed. Somali for almost 25 years has had fragmented Government and unfortunately those in power at all levels assumed assets were theirs for the taken supported by aligned militias, not least AL-Shabaab. The offshore waters were being fished unimpeded in the 1990's so local fishing towns put to sea to chase away illegal fishing craft. This gradually became better organised, and armed, and developed into seizure of vessels for ransom. It started making money and was extended to seizing larger craft like full sized tankers and cargo ships. Various coastal towns and hinterlands benefited from this wealth, building support for those at the front edge. it was suppressed by International naval effort and rolling naval escorts and MPA surveillance. Until there is a National Government controlling policing and Naval action at sea you might find the " Blue water" armed units looking to gain from their new power and supporting hardware.
                  It's a difficult one and if we send a ship there, we must look to the logistics, especially support , fuel etc. An MRV accompanying an OPV uparmed would be viable and use a port of refuge, not in Somalia, as needed.
                  We contributed fairly significant to EUTM Somalia for 4 years both in Uganda and in Somalia including 2 force commanders

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                  • Originally posted by ancientmariner View Post
                    We wish C. Reynolds well, not sure of his rank. He probably could benefit from some Irish support but not sure how that could be done unopposed. Somali for almost 25 years has had fragmented Government and unfortunately those in power at all levels assumed assets were theirs for the taken supported by aligned militias, not least AL-Shabaab. The offshore waters were being fished unimpeded in the 1990's so local fishing towns put to sea to chase away illegal fishing craft. This gradually became better organised, and armed, and developed into seizure of vessels for ransom. It started making money and was extended to seizing larger craft like full sized tankers and cargo ships. Various coastal towns and hinterlands benefited from this wealth, building support for those at the front edge. it was suppressed by International naval effort and rolling naval escorts and MPA surveillance. Until there is a National Government controlling policing and Naval action at sea you might find the " Blue water" armed units looking to gain from their new power and supporting hardware.
                    It's a difficult one and if we send a ship there, we must look to the logistics, especially support , fuel etc. An MRV accompanying an OPV uparmed would be viable and use a port of refuge, not in Somalia, as needed.
                    The problems internally with Somalia go back a long way much further than the civil war that started in 1991. Some were there from the start but they really started to accelerate after the Ogaden War, which most have forgotten. The over fishing by foreign vessels was just what was needed to push the situation over the edge and some of the nations who have or have sent naval vessels to the area on counter-piracy missions are the same ones that caused the over fishing.

                    There is still an EU mission in the area Operation Atalanta although at present only a single Spanish frigate is deployed. Most EU nations have at sometime contributed to the mission with two notable exceptions; Denmark due to the opt-out from EU security and ourselves due to our logical defence stance.

                    https://eunavfor.eu/

                    If we had the manpower & political will to send some vessels (Peacock's would be well suited) then things like logistics are already in place. The vessels could be based out of Djibouti which has played host to most foreign naval units active in the area. Once we get our new C-295's it would also be an option to send the CN-235's to the area with the intention of having them go to local forces at a later date.

                    It is when one starts to look at all the possible overseas missions that just the NS could be deployed too that the lack of resources become even more clear. We want to play a big role on the world stage in terms of peacekeeping etc yet lack the political will and military resources to do so.

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                    • Originally posted by ancientmariner View Post
                      We wish C. Reynolds well, not sure of his rank. He probably could benefit from some Irish support but not sure how that could be done unopposed. Somali for almost 25 years has had fragmented Government and unfortunately those in power at all levels assumed assets were theirs for the taken supported by aligned militias, not least AL-Shabaab. The offshore waters were being fished unimpeded in the 1990's so local fishing towns put to sea to chase away illegal fishing craft. This gradually became better organised, and armed, and developed into seizure of vessels for ransom. It started making money and was extended to seizing larger craft like full sized tankers and cargo ships. Various coastal towns and hinterlands benefited from this wealth, building support for those at the front edge. it was suppressed by International naval effort and rolling naval escorts and MPA surveillance. Until there is a National Government controlling policing and Naval action at sea you might find the " Blue water" armed units looking to gain from their new power and supporting hardware.
                      It's a difficult one and if we send a ship there, we must look to the logistics, especially support , fuel etc. An MRV accompanying an OPV uparmed would be viable and use a port of refuge, not in Somalia, as needed.
                      There is also the issue of Somaliland, the de-facto independent northern portion of Somalia which was British Somaliland before unification and independence. They are pretty much left alone by the government in Mogadisuhu but the area under their control is probably the most important.

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                      • Originally posted by EUFighter View Post
                        There is also the issue of Somaliland, the de-facto independent northern portion of Somalia which was British Somaliland before unification and independence. They are pretty much left alone by the government in Mogadisuhu but the area under their control is probably the most important.
                        There is some friction but the heads of State, Somalia and Somaliland, have held talks. The latter is still awaiting recognition of their nationhood status so matters are not yet settled.

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                        • Originally posted by ancientmariner View Post
                          There is some friction but the heads of State, Somalia and Somaliland, have held talks. The latter is still awaiting recognition of their nationhood status so matters are not yet settled.
                          Watched a Mighty Ships programme the other evening of a ship trading between Australia and Indonesian ports. Part of their planning included dealing with pirate attacks using power hoses and pushing away ladders. It beats me that these problems, and other issues , like mistreatment of citizens, mistreatment of indigenous peoples, causes of migration, continued fragmentation of governance within nations , are NOT dealt with within the UN and Security council.The larger powers are often causing unwanted side effects by direct interference such as in parts of the Middle East and allowing other parts to self destruct like Lybia, Yemen, and parts of Africa.
                          The news in Lebanon and Belorussia sees fragmentation continuing, so much so that one can conclude that once in power you can print your own election results, or call an election knowing that the required result can be procured. Perhaps we need to get rid of vetos and re-energise the UN mandate in dealing with rogue states.

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                          • Originally posted by ancientmariner View Post
                            Watched a Mighty Ships programme the other evening of a ship trading between Australia and Indonesian ports. Part of their planning included dealing with pirate attacks using power hoses and pushing away ladders. It beats me that these problems, and other issues , like mistreatment of citizens, mistreatment of indigenous peoples, causes of migration, continued fragmentation of governance within nations , are NOT dealt with within the UN and Security council.The larger powers are often causing unwanted side effects by direct interference such as in parts of the Middle East and allowing other parts to self destruct like Lybia, Yemen, and parts of Africa.
                            The news in Lebanon and Belorussia sees fragmentation continuing, so much so that one can conclude that once in power you can print your own election results, or call an election knowing that the required result can be procured. Perhaps we need to get rid of vetos and re-energise the UN mandate in dealing with rogue states.
                            Turkeys don't vote for Christmas.
                            There are many things wrong with the UN and the "veto" is one, but those who hold the power will never give it up freely.

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                            • Originally posted by EUFighter View Post
                              Turkeys don't vote for Christmas.
                              There are many things wrong with the UN and the "veto" is one, but those who hold the power will never give it up freely.
                              It is Time to sort it now, as the saner members of the veto group, such as Britain, may be demoted from super power status, losing places in UN and G 7. It will leave an open goal for Russia, China, and US. All involved in Middle East , Africa, Afghanistan Etc.

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                              • Originally posted by ancientmariner View Post
                                It is Time to sort it now, as the saner members of the veto group, such as Britain, may be demoted from super power status, losing places in UN and G 7. It will leave an open goal for Russia, China, and US. All involved in Middle East , Africa, Afghanistan Etc.
                                But just look at the position of the UK, it has the position as at the time of the founding of the UN it controlled the "British Empire", today the biggest country from that empire is India. But there is no way that China would ever agree to that India take a seat as a veto power, even if it has more right to do so than the UK. And so we will have the absurd position that next year when India conducts its next census it will surpass China. IMHO all members of the SC should be selected by the General Assembly, there can be a Veto but it should be capable of being overturned by a 2/3 majority in the General Assembly.

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