UKMTO Information

In addition to the invaluable information received from vessels reporting from the VRA. UKMTO also receives information from many other organisations within the region including military maritime operations' centres and port authorities. From the information received and the maritime domain picture produced, UKMTO is able to provide direct warnings of maritime security incidents (Attacks; Hijacks; Robbery; Boardings) to reporting vessels, and wider Industry. UKMTO also provides more general warnings in the form of advisory notices to vessels concerning suspicious incidents . UKMTO shares relevant information with appropriate authorities within states in the region. All information received is strictly controlled in a secure information system and recognises that the source and content of the information is often extremely sensitive. It is important to note that whilst UKMTO liaises with military maritime operations centres its role is not to coordinate a military response.