Security Council resolution 1897 (2009) [on acts of piracy and armed robbery against vessels in the waters off the coast of Somalia]

Decides that for a period of twelve months from the date of this resolution to renew the authorizations as set out in para. 10 of resolution 1846 (2008) and para. 6 of resolution 1851 (2008) granted to States and regional organizations cooperating with the TFG in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, for which advance notification has been provided by the TFG to the Secretary-General; requests that cooperating States take appropriate steps to ensure that the activities they undertake pursuant to the authorizations do not have the practical effect of denying or impairing the right of innocent passage to the ships of any 3rd State; requests States and regional organizations cooperating with the TFG to inform the Security Council and the Secretary-General within 9 months of the progress of actions; requests all States contributing to the fight against piracy; requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council within 11 months of the adoption of this resolution on the implementation of this resolution and on the situation with respect to piracy and armed robbery; requests the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to brief the Security Council on the situation with respect to piracy and armed robbery.

Adopted unanimously, 6226th meeting

5 p.

Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2009-31 July 2010 - S/INF/65 - (SCOR, 64th year).