Japanese Convoy Schedule for MAY AND JUNE 2014
(19/05/2014)
1. General Information:
The Government of Japan (GOJ) provides the escort operation by Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) for vessels in accordance with the following schedule.
Please notice that Japanese Starting Points are as follows:
- Point A: 11-50N, 045-00E
- Point B: 14-28N, 053-00E
- Point C: 14-55N, 054-38E
2. Schedule:
Due to end of the monsoon season, escort will be conducted between Point A and C from March.
Escort schedules in MAY 2014
Westbound (start “C” and ending "A"):
- 05:00 UTC 02 MAY 14
- 05:00 UTC 07 MAY 14
- 05:00 UTC 15 MAY 14
- 05:00 UTC 20 MAY 14
- 05:00 UTC 28 MAY 14
Eastbound (start “A” and ending "C"):
- 15:00 UTC 04 MAY 14
- 15:00 UTC 12 MAY 14
- 15:00 UTC 17 MAY 14
- 15:00 UTC 25 MAY 14
- 15:00 UTC 30 MAY 14
Escort schedules in JUNE 2014
Westbound (start “C” and ending "A"):
Westbound (start “B” and ending "A"):
- 05:00 UTC 13 JUN 14
- 05:00 UTC 17 JUN 14
- 14:00 UTC 24 JUN 14
- 14:00 UTC 28 JUN 14
Eastbound (start “A” and ending "B"):
- 14:00 UTC 08 JUN 14
- 05:00 UTC 15 JUN 14
- 14:00 UTC 22 JUN 14
- 14:00 UTC 26 JUN 14
Please note that application for JMSDF escort operation must be made directly to the GOJ, which is a separate procedure from the application to MSC (HOA).
Merchant vessels that wish to apply for JMSDF escort operation should visit http://www.mlit.go.jp/en/maritime/maritime_fr2 _000000.html to follow the application procedure.
For further information, please contact directly to Anti-Piracy Contact and Coordination Office, Maritime Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MILT), Japan:
Tel:+81-3-5253-8932
Fax: +81-3-5253-1643
Email: INFO-PIRACY@mlit.go.jp
（信息来源：www.mschoa.org 上述信息仅供参考，如有护航要求，请与护航海军联系）
