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MARAD Advisories

MARAD Advisories rapidly disseminate information on maritime danger, safety and government policy and other timely matters pertaining to U.S.-flag vessel operations. MARAD Advisories are issued by the Office of Ship Operations to vessel masters, ship operators and other U.S. maritime interests, via telex or other message format, and are also published in the Maritime Administration’s World Wide Web site pages and the National Imaging and Mapping Agency's Weekly Notice to Mariners.

• Let Freedom Ring" -- National Bell Ringing Ceremony (July 04)

• NIMA PUB. 117, RADIO NAVIGATIONAL AIDS, Instructions for the Prevention and Reporting of Hostile Incidents Directed at Merchant Ships (03-4)

• Threat Advisory (2002-07)

• Maritime Alert and Threat Dissemination (2002-05)

• Vessel Reporting to NATO Shipping Center for Merchant Ships Transiting the Suez Canal, Update (2002-02)

• Maritime Industry Reporting of Suspected/Actual Terrorist Incidents (01-07)

• Mine Danger Area Advisory for Merchant Shipping in the Northern Persian (Arabian) Gulf (2001-01)

• Mariners are advised to use increased caution when approaching or entering Yemeni waters (2000-07)