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Maritime Hostile Activity Messages
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Anti-shipping Activity Messages (ASAM) include the locations and detailed accounts of hostile acts against ships and mariners globally. This resource, derived from the Worldwide Threats to Shipping Report, is invaluable for supporting recognition, prevention, and avoidance of potential hostile activity within maritime areas. The material captures specific incidents, detailing the aggressor, the victim vessel, and the precise geographical location of the event.
Columns
The dataset contains 8 critical columns detailing each incident:
- reference: The Unique Reference Number for the incident. This field contains 144 unique values, with '2022-142' being the most frequently occurring reference.
- date: The Incident Date, spanning from 17 September 2021 up to 25 May 2022. All 144 records are valid.
- position: The Geographical Location of the Incident. There are 136 unique locations recorded, with '4°54'00"N 1°42'00"W' being the most common specific position (2%).
- navArea: The Navigation Area Code. This attribute contains 12 unique codes, with 'XI' being the most frequent entry (33%).
- subreg: The Sub Region Code. Values range from 13 to 92, with an average of 57.2.
- hostility: Identifies the Aggressor type. This column has significant missing data (53%) but records 'Boarding' as the most common specific hostility event (20%).
- victim: Identifies the Victim vessel type. This column is 83% valid, with 17% missing values. 'Bulk carrier' is the most common victim type (8%).
- description: Provides the Incident Description, with all 144 records having a unique description detailing the events, such as suspicious approaches near Djibouti.
Distribution
The material is distributed as a CSV file named
asam-2022.csv, with a file size of 76.86 kB. The dataset contains 144 total records. While most columns are 100% valid, the hostility field is only 47% valid, and the victim field is 83% valid.Usage
This resource is perfectly suited for analysts engaged in Geospatial Analysis related to maritime security. It can be used by shipping companies and government agencies to aid in the recognition, prevention, and avoidance of potential hostile activity at sea. The data allows for tracking patterns of aggression and identifying high-risk zones globally.
Coverage
The material provides global coverage of hostile acts against ships, spanning a time frame from 17 September 2021 to 25 May 2022. The scope includes incidents categorised by specific navigation areas and sub-regions. The data details incidents from various aggressor types against different types of vessels, such as Bulk carriers.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
The dataset is intended for maritime security analysts, government bodies focused on public safety and crime prevention at sea, and researchers conducting geospatial analysis of global shipping threats. The usability rating is high at 10.00. The data is expected to be updated weekly.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Worldwide Threats to Shipping Incidents
- Maritime Hostile Activity Messages
- Global Anti-Shipping Activity Reports
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Original Data Source: Maritime Hostile Activity Messages
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