TheInternational Maritime Bureau (IMB) says that as the monsoon in the north westIndian Ocean begins to subside the weather once again becomes conducive to theoperation of small pirate skiffs.
Theorganisation has urged ship’s masters not to be complacent as they transit theArabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
Ithas called for ships to remain alert and apply the Best Management Practices(BMP), including its reporting requirements, as it transits the area.
