Reporting
UKMTO and MSCIO acts as points of contact for merchant vessels and liaison with military forces in the region.
Vessels are encouraged to report their positions by email at 08.00 UTC whilst operating in the VRA (which includes the HRA). the reporting forms are enclosed within the page. The can be obtained from Admiralty chart Q6099 and in the annex of BMP5.
Merchant vessel voluntary reporting schemes are established to increase security and provide anti-piracy support to maintain the freedom of navigation to all vessels in the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.
Merchant vessels operating in these areas are strongly encouraged to liaise, using the details below, with the relevant authorities. Any vessel, owner, operator or manager choosing not to report may delay any military assistance in the event of an incident as military assets may not be expecting the ship and valuable information may not be available.
The schemes are free to participate in, and vessels of any flag or ownership are invited to participate. All information is treated in strict commercial confidence and only used within military circles.
Ship Initial VRA Report
Masters and CSO's of vessels are encouraged to make an initial report of the vessels characteristics and details when about the UKMTO Voluntary Reporting Area.
Ship Daily VRA Transit Position Report
Masters are requested to report their daily position, normally 0800 UTC to the UKMTO and MSCIO in the format provided.
Ship Final VRA Report
Masters are encouraged to provide a final position report when the vessel leaves the voluntary reporting area or enters port to ensure its safety.
Ship Incident Report
Masters are encouraged to report any incidents or suspicious activity during their transit through the VRA.
Ship After Action Report
Following any piracy attack or incident, it is vital that a detailed After Action Report is provided to UKMTO and MSCIO.
EU NAVFOR Support Request
Please complete the following form if you would need support during your transit through the VRA provided by EU NAVFOR.