UKMTO: Maritime Security Watchdog in West Asia and the Indian Ocean

Recently, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has gained prominence amid rising attacks on commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

What is UKMTO?

  • Established: 2001, initially to handle distress calls linked to piracy threats, particularly near Somalia.
  • Nature: A British Royal Navy-sponsored organisation.
  • Headquarters: Originally established in Dubai; shifted to Portsmouth, UK, in 2014.
  • Core Role: Provides verified security information, warnings and advisories to seafarers, shipping companies and authorities.
  • It acts as a key point of contact between commercial vessels and military forces operating in the region.

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