MDAT GoG / NYA Piracy Incident Alert West Africa

Please be advised that the following information has become available regarding a PAG sighting approximately 50NM off the coast of Sao Tome and Principe, West Africa.

Sources: MDAT-GoG, BI

Location: 00:01N - 006:00E

Date and time: 16 July 2016 0430 UTC

Information: A merchant vessel was approached and chased by an unknown vessel. The vessel conducted evasive manoeuvres and the attempted boarding failed. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.

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