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IMO – piracy off the coast of Somalia

The IMO issued a circular providing guidance to ships to reduce the risks posed by piracy and armed robbery against ships in waters off the coast of Somalia. It also forwards a recommendation from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) that, to the extent possible, ships avoid planning a passage within 600nm of the coast of Somalia in the Indian Ocean. MSC.1/Circ.1302 (4/16/09).

UNOSAT – analysis of Somali pirate activity

The UNOSAT issued its Analysis of Somali pirate activity in 2009. The report shows that, in the first quarter of 2009, the success rate for a piratical attack was 23%. This compares with a 40% success rate during the year 2008. The decrease in the success rate is probably due to increased naval patrols and heightened security practices on merchant ships. The number of piratical attacks, though, has increased dramatically and the attacks are occurring over a wider geographical range than ever before. The 81 reported piratical attacks during the first quarter of 2009 represents a 650% increase over those reported during the first quarter of 2008. (4/23/09).

WHO & CDC – Influenza A(H1N1) updates – 1,893 cases

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an update stating that, as of 1600 GMT, 6 May, 23 countries have reported 1,893 confirmed cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an update stating that 41 states have reported a total of 642 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu infection. (5/6/09).

IMLI – 20th anniversary

The IMO issued a news release stating that the International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI), located in Malta, marked its 20th anniversary with a commemorative seminar. Also, an award was presented to Mr. Sasakawa, Chairman of the Nippon Foundation for his meritorious contribution toward the dissemination, harmonization, and implementation of international maritime law. (5/6/09). Fonte: Dennis Bryant.