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Piracy in the Gulf of Aden
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Hon Stephen Smith, MP with the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon Anthony Albanese, MP issued a joint media release on 5 December 2008. The Australian Government is deeply concerned at the recent significant increase in piracy-related incidents in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast to Somalia, and at the threat these incidents pose to innocent life and the maritime industry. These incidents have included the seizing of cargo vessels, and attacks on cruise ships, including some carrying Australian passengers.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade reissued its travel advice for Australians Travelling at Sea. The revised travel advice notes that attacks by pirates against all forms of shipping in and around Somalia’s waters and the Gulf of Aden are increasing in frequency and that in early December 2008, pirates in the Gulf of Aden made an unsuccessful attempt to hijack the Oceania Nautica. The advice urges Australians to maintain a high level of vigilance and to exercise extreme caution when anywhere near these waters.
We encourage Australians considering travelling by sea through the Gulf of Aden (including on cruise ships) and security regulated Australian ships to give very close consideration to the Australian Government’s strengthened advice on this matter. See Travelling by Sea.
Attacks in Mumbai India – Government Assistance
On 26 and 27 November, terrorists attacked at least ten locations in Mumbai in the Colaba/south Mumbai area.
The Australian Government is providing support to Australians adversely affected by the terrorist attacks in Mumbai through Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payments (AGDRP). Contact Centrelink when you return to Australia on 1800 146 713 or, if remaining overseas, call 000 6117 and ask for Centrelink.
Further information is also available at www.disasterassist.gov.au.
Travel Advisories
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- We advise against travel to these destinations*
- Reconsider your need to travel to these destinations*
*Please note that cities or regions within a particular destination may be at different advice levels
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Information about specific events or travel issues:
- South Australian By-Election, District of Frome - 17 January 2009
- Health: Avian Influenza
- Re-publication of cartoons
- Indonesia Travel Policies
- United States-New Entry Requirements
- Overseas Road Safety
- New passport applications forms
- Contaminated dairy products
- Severe Weather - Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons
- Chad-Safety and Security Update
- International Scams
- Europe: Entry Requirements : Schengen Convention
- Enhanced Airport and Air Travel Security Regulations
- Helping to Fight Child Sex Crimes Abroad
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