31 Jul 2015 / Indonesia, all ports

Planned designated safe anchorages

Indonesian authorities are seeking to tackle the growing trend of pirates targeting tankers in South Asian waters for hijacking and cargo thefts. This includes the planned establishment by the Indonesian Marine Police of designated safe anchorages within some ports, which will be monitored and patrolled regularly. These designated areas (with coordinates) are: Belawan: 03:55.00N-098:45.30E Dumai: 01:42.00N-101:28.00E Nipah: 01:07.30N-103:37.00E Tanjung Priok: 06:00.30S-106:54.00E Gresik: 07:09.00S-112:40.00E Taboneo: 04:41.30S-114:28.00E Adang Bay: 01:40.00S-116:40.00E Muara Berau: 00:17.00S-117:36.00E Muara Jawa: 01:09.00S-117:13.00E Balikpapan: 01:22.00S-116:53.00E Further details will be provided as available. For information about operations in Indonesia, contact PT Andhika GAC Indonesia at [email protected]

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