The National ISPS Coordinating Authority continuously monitors the maritime security situation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Oman.
Due to the current security situation related to the Houthi movement in Yemen, Danish ISPS Coordination Authority reaffirm MARSEC 2 and MARSEC 3 areas already in force in the Southern Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb and the Western Gulf of Aden. MARSEC 2 and 3 areasdefined as following:
In light of the continued tense security situation, the National ISPS Coordinating Authority assesses that MARSEC Level 2 remains necessary for Danish shipping in the following areas:
MARSEC 2: Area south of 19 N parallel in the Red Sea.
MARSEC 3: Area South of the 17 N parallel in the Red Sea through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb to the 47 E meridian in the Gulf of Aden.
MARSEC 3: inside Yemen territorial waters.
MARSEC 2: Area West of the 51 E meridian in the Gulf of Aden.
Ports in the MARSEC areas mentioned above located outside of Yemen territory are not included in the MARSEC security levels. For local security levels in each individual port, please apply to local as well as international authorities and agencies.
All ships are to consider their Best Management Practice in the area, and transit as far away from the coast of Yemen as possible.
Point of contact: Danish Maritime Assistance Service, mas@sok.dk, +45 72 85 03 71.
The Danish Maritime Assistance Service will forward any inquiries to the relevant Danish authority.