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### Viewing cable 08STATE103511, NOTIFICATION OF AFFECTED STATES: HIJACKING OF BELIZE-FLAGGED

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    S E C R E T STATE 103511

    SIPDIS

    C O R R E C T E D C O PY (TEXT)

    E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/25/2018
    TAGS: EWWT MOPS PREL PHSA XA SO RS LG BH UP
    SUBJECT: NOTIFICATION OF AFFECTED STATES: HIJACKING OF BELIZE-FLAGGED
    CARGO SHIP M/V FAINA, IMO NUMBER 9419377

    ¶1. (SBU) This message is NIACT due to potential fast-breaking
    events, and urgent action is required from action addressees.

    ¶2. (U) Classified by Acting DAS James Knight, Reasons 1.4
    (b) and (d).
    ¶3. (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs 4-7.

    OBJECTIVES
    ----------

    ¶4. (S/Rel to Ukraine) For Embassy Kyiv, please approach host-country
    officials to pursue the objectives set out below. In discussing these
    points, please emphasize that at this stage we are only gathering
    information, including the views of interested parties. While we
    believe
    it is extremely important to ensure the cargo of the FAINA is not
    offloaded in Somalia, we are eager to consult with the flag and crew
    states prior to taking action to prevent that scenario. Our contact
    is therefore meant to inform our decisions about how to proceed in
    this matter.

    -- Convey the United States' sympathy and concern for the safety
    and well-being of the crew member nationals on board the FAINA.

    -- Explain that the nature of the vessel's cargo and its potential
    diversion by terrorists pose a grave threat to security in the region.

    -- Note that among the available options for preventing this scenario
    would be to disable and/or board the vessel.

    -- Ask for Ukraine's views with respect to possible United States
    military action to prevent the hijackers from delivering the FAINA's
    cargo into Somalia. Such intervention could include disabling fire
    against
    the vessel or equipment being used to offload ("lighterage")
    it,
    or boarding the vessel. Emphasize that we would only consider such
    actions as a last resort to prevent the cargo from being taken ashore
    by
    the pirates or other malafides. If the pirates simply hold the vessel
    for ransom, as they have in the past, we would not intervene in this
    manner. Thus, we are consulting with Ukraine now regarding the
    possible range of options open to us.

    -- Note, however, that the United States reserves the right to take
    urgent action if necessary.

    -- We are of course aware that the opposed boarding of any vessel
    creates
    a risk to the lives of the crewmembers, so we are especially
    interested
    in Ukraine's views regarding such measures, should that situation
    arise.
    -- Request information on the ship specifications, including draft.

    -- Inquire into host nation's authorities, willingness,
    and ability to
    assist the U.S. in bringing
    the pirates aboard the FAINA
    to justice
    consistent with UN Security Council Resolution 1816. Seek information
    on
    any conditions precedent or particular procedural requirements that
    would
    enable the host government to accept custody of, investigate,
    and prosecute
    any persons apprehended in conjunction
    with the piracy
    of the FAINA.

    ¶5. (S/Rel to Russia, Latvia) For Embassies Moscow and Riga, please
    approach host-country officials to pursue the following objectives:

    -- Convey the United States' sympathy and concern for the safety and
    well-being of the crew member nationals on board the FAINA.

    -- Explain that the nature of the vessel's cargo and its potential
    diversion by terrorists pose a grave threat to security in the region.

    -- Note that among the available options for preventing this scenario
    would be to disable and/or board the vessel.

    -- Ask for Russia's/Latvia's views with respect to possible
    United States
    military action to prevent the hijackers from delivering the FAINA's
    cargo into Somalia. Such intervention could include disabling fire
    against the vessel or equipment being used to offload ("lighterage")
    it,
    or boarding the vessel. Emphasize that we would only consider such
    actions as a last resort to prevent the cargo from being taken ashore
    by
    the pirates or other malafides. If the pirates simply hold the vessel
    for ransom, as they have in the past, we would not intervene in this
    manner. Thus, we are consulting with Russia/Latvia now regarding the
    possible range of options open to us.

    -- Note, however, that the United States reserves the right to take
    urgent action if necessary.

    -- We are of course aware that the opposed boarding of any vessel
    create
    a risk to the lives of the crewmembers, so we are especially
    interested
    in Russia's/Latvia's views regarding such measures, should that
    situation arise.

    -- Inquire into host nation's authorities, willingness,
    and ability to
    assist the U.S. in bringing the pirates aboard the FAINA to justice
    consistent with UN Security Council Resolution 1816. Seek information
    on
    any conditions precedent or particular procedural requirements that
    would
    enable the host government to accept custody of, investigate,
    and
    prosecute any persons apprehended in conjunction with
    the piracy of the FAINA.

    -- Note that we are aware that a Russian navy vessel is en route
    to the area,
    apparently in response to these events, and inquire as to Russia's
    intentions with respect to this vessel. Urge Russia to coordinate
    any planned actions with the United States.

    ¶6. (S/Rel to Belize) For Embassy Belize, please approach host-country
    officials to pursue the following objectives:

    -- Convey the United States' sympathy and concern for the safety and
    well-being of the crew members on board the
    Belize-flagged roll on-roll
    off cargo ship FAINA, IMO number 7419377.

    -- Explain that the nature of the vessel's cargo and its potential
    diversion by terrorists pose a grave threat to security in the region.

    -- Note that among the available options for preventing this scenario
    would be to disable and/or board the vessel.

    -- Ask for Belize's views with respect to possible United States
    military
    action to prevent the hijackers from delivering the FAINA's cargo into
    Somalia. Such intervention could include disabling fire against
    the vessel
    or equipment being used to offload ("lighterage") it, or boarding
    the vessel. Emphasize that we would only consider such actions
    as a last
    resort to prevent the cargo from being taken ashore by pirates or
    other
    malafides. If the pirates simply hold the vessel for ransom, as they
    have in the past, we would not intervene in this manner. Thus, we are
    consulting with Belize now regarding the possible range of options
    open to us.

    -- Ask for concurrence with possible United States military action to
    prevent the hijackers from delivering the FAINA's cargo into Somalia.
    Such intervention
    would include disabling fire or borardingv the vessel and
    would only be used as a last resort to prevent the cargo from being
    taken ashore by the pirates or other malafides.

    -- Note, however, that the United States reserves the right to take
    urgent action if necessary.

    --Request information on the ship specifications, including draft.

    -- Inquire into host nation's authorities, willingness,
    and ability to
    assist the U.S. in bringing the pirates aboard the FAINA to
    justice
    consistent with UN Security Council Resolution 1816. Seek
    information on
    any
    conditions precedent or particular procedural requirements that
    would
    enable the host government to accept custody of, investigate, and
    prosecute
    any persons apprehended in conjunction with the piracy of the
    FAINA.

    ¶7. (S/Rel to Kenya) For Embassy Nairobi, please approach host-country
    officials to pursue the following objectives:
    -- Convey the United States' sympathy and concern for the safety and
    well-being of the crew members on board the FAINA.

    -- Explain that the nature of the vessel's cargo and its potential
    diversion by terrorists pose a grave threat to security in the region.

    -- Note that among the available options for preventing this scenario
    would be to disable and/or board the vessel.

    -- Ask for Kenya's views with respect to possible United States
    military
    action to prevent the hijackers from delivering the FAINA's cargo
    into
    Somalia. Such intervention could include disabling fire against the
    vessel or equipment being used to offload ("lighterage") it,
    or boarding
    the vessel. Emphasize that we would only consider such actions
    as a last
    resort to prevent the cargo from being taken ashore by pirates or
    other
    malafides. If the pirates simply hold the vessel for ransom, as they
    have in the past, we would not intervene in this manner. Thus, we are
    consulting with Kenya now regarding the possible range of options
    open to us.

    -- Note, however, that the United States reserves the right to take
    urgent action if necessary.

    -- Inquire into host nation's authorities, willingness,
    and ability to
    assist the U.S. in bringing the pirates aboard the FAINA
    to justice
    consistent with UN Security Council Resolution 1816. Seek information
    on any conditions precedent or particular procedural requirements
    that would
    enable the host government to accept custody of, investigate,
    and
    prosecute any persons apprehended in conjunction with
    the piracy
    of the
    FAINA.
    -- Indicate that we will seek--but cannot guarantee--that these
    weapons
    will be resent on their original route to Kenya for onward delivery,
    if recovered.

    BACKGROUND
    ----------

    ¶8. (S) The Belize-flagged roll on-roll off cargo ship FAINA was
    hijacked
    on September 25 while en route to Mombasa, Kenya and was last reported
    approximately 280 NM ENE of Mogadishu. FAINA departed Nikolayev,
    Ukraine on September 1. One Latvian, three Russian, and 17 Ukrainian
    crewmembers are on board.

    ¶9. (S) As part of a contract signed between Ukraine and the Sudanese
    People's Liberation Movement/Army in December 2006, the vessel is
    believed to be carrying the following cargo intended for transshipment
    to southern Sudan:

    -- 33 T-72 tanks, with spare parts
    -- 42 ZPU-4 rolling anti-aircraft guns
    -- 36 RPG-7v
    -- 6 BM-27 Self propelled multiple rocket launchers
    -- 13,000 125mm rounds of ammunition (T-72)

    ¶10. (C) The Department is deeply concerned that the armaments
    may fall
    into al-Shabaab's hands if off-loaded from the vessel in Somalia.

    ¶11. (C) The USS Howard has been dispatched to intercept and take up a
    position from which to monitor the FAINA.

    REPORTING DEADLINE
    ------------------

    ¶12. (U) The Department greatly appreciates posts' continued support
    and assistance. Department requests action addressees report results
    Of efforts via front-channel cable by
    September 29 to AF/RSA Jun Bando,
    PM/ISO CAPT Jeff Frederick, and the appropriate regional bureau.

    POINTS OF CONTACT
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    ¶13. (U) Please contact AF/RSA Jun Bando at (202) 647-5781 or PM/ISO
    CAPT Jeff Frederick at at (202) 647-0886 or via email for
    for any necessary
    further background information or supporting argumentation to meet
    demarche objectives.
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