Persian/Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and Southern Red Sea

Members must follow / observe the terms of Rule 25 (Additional Premium). An Insured Owner is required to give the Association written notice before an Entered Ship proceeds to an AP Area. If notice is not given as required, the Entered Ship has no cover while in the AP Area.

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The ports, places, countries, zones and areas listed shall include all harbours, offshore installations and terminals unless otherwise stated.

With effect from 00:01 hours GMT on 11 March 2026, the Persian/Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and Southern Red Sea includes the waters enclosed by the following boundaries:

a) On the northwest, by the Red Sea, south of Latitude 18°N;

b) On the northeast, from Pakistan coastline at 25°19’15”N, 65°E;

c) On the east, by a line to high seas point 10°48’N, 65°E, thence to high seas point 10°48’N, 60°15’E, thence to high seas point 6°45’S, 48°45’E; 

d) and on the southwest, by the Somalia border at 1°40’S, 41°34’E, to high seas point at 6°45’S, 48°45’E.

The formal notice of this change is set out in Circular C1 2026. Please also see our AP Area Map for further information.