seismic support vessel 250nm off somalia

What is a seismic support vessel doing off somalia?
Has this got anything to do with the off shore JV.

http://www.nga.mil/MSISiteContent/StaticFiles/MISC/wwtts/wwtts_20080319100000.txt


From OFFICE OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE

F. Seismic support vessel reported suspicious approach, 5 Mar 08, approximately 250NM off
the coast of Somalia (Para 5.H.1.).

H. INDIAN OCEAN-EAST AFRICA:
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1. SOMALIA: Seismic support vessel reported suspicious approach, 5 Mar 08, 0030 UTC
while in position 08:32N – 054:57E, approximately 250NM off the coast of Somalia. While
underway, the master onboard the seismic support vessel noticed on radar one suspicious craft
approaching. He took evasive maneuvers to prevent the craft from closing in. The boat
eventually disappeared due to actions taken by the vessel (IMB).