UKMTO Advisory 002/Jan - Suspicious Approach by Armed Skiffs in Red Sea #marsec #piracy #shipping

ADVISORY NOTICE 002/JAN 2016

1. Category: IRREGULAR ACTIVITY.

2. Description: On 09 JAN 2017 at 0815 UTC in position 1305.0N 04308.0E, an MV reported four high speed skiff’s had approached to the starboard side of the MV to 2 cables. There were six armed POB in each white skiff. MV’s security team took their positions and the skiffs turned away. MV is safe.

3. Source: Reported to UKMTO by vessel via email 091218ZJAN17 .

4. Any queries regarding this Advisory Notice ring 0044 2392 222060 only for further information.

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