UKMTO Advisory Notice - Two Mother Vessels seen Deploying 4 Skiffs and approaching MV in HRA #marsec

ADVISORY NOTICE 002/MAR/2017

1. Category: IRREGULAR ACTIVITY (SUSPICIOUS VESSELS).

2. Description: On 09 MAR 2017 at 0845 UTC in position 1352.0N 05020.0E, an MV reported two Mother Vessels had deployed four skiffs that approached the MV to within 1 cable. Onboard AST showed weapons and skiffs retreated. Vessel is safe.

3. Source: Reported to UKMTO by CSO phone call at 090850 UTC.

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

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