The newwarning, which came as news emerged that crew on the 36,300-dwt MorningGlory (built 1993) have been freed, says the USgovernment is concerned that the ports in the country are not meetinginternational security standards.

The CoastGuard said vessels should minimise crew changes, bunkering and other so-calledship-port interface activities.

Shipsshould also take measures consistent with level 2 of their security plans, andthey should ensure that all access points are guarded, among other measures.

“Furthermore,vessels