Naval Response
China, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Yemen have all deployed naval ships and/or aircraft to combat Somali-based piracy. These countries are not part of the three multinational maritime coalition operations (CTF-151, EU NAVFOR - Operation Atalanta, and NATO - Operation Ocean Shield) and therefore often referred to as ‘independent deployers’. Their vessels have escorted merchant ships; provided close protection for designated merchant vessels, including for vessels released by pirates; conducted rescue operations for vessels in distress; and confiscated large quantities of weapons and other contraband.
Industry Response
No activity planned or implemented.
Plight of Seafarers
No activity planned or implemented.
Messaging and Advocacy
No activity planned or implemented.
Regional Capacity
No activity planned or implemented.
Somali Capacity
No activity planned or implemented.
Rule of Law
No activity planned or implemented.
Coordination
Independent deployers participate in the Shared Awareness and Deconfliction (SHADE) mechanism. China, India and Japan have also agreed to carry out more effective coordination by establishing a convoy coordination working group as part of SHADE.
