Coast Guard Redraws Pirate Hotspots: Sail at Your Own Risk!
Published Date: 2/7/2025
Notice
Summary
U.S. vessel owners and operators sailing in dangerous waters must check out the latest update to the MARSEC Directive 104-6. This new version updates which waters are high-risk and who’s in charge of keeping ships safe. If you’re affected, contact your local Coast Guard right away to get the new rules and stay secure without delay.
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High-Risk Waters and Duties Updated
Revision 9 updates which waters are designated as high-risk waters (HRW) and updates organizational responsibilities for addressing security risks in those waters. If you operate in dangerous waters, these location and responsibility changes may affect which security measures or points of contact apply to your vessel, so contact your local Coast Guard for the updated guidance.
Owners Must Get MARSEC Revision 9
If you own or operate a U.S. vessel who previously had to take action under earlier MARSEC rules, you must immediately contact your local Coast Guard Captain of the Port or District Commander to obtain Revision 9 to MARSEC Directive 104-6. The Coast Guard says the directive contains security-sensitive information and cannot be released to the general public, so you need to get the copy from your local Coast Guard office without delay.
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