MDAT GOG -Vessel Attacked Port Harcourt #piracy #marsec

UPDATE Warning 001/JUL/2017

1. Category: Attack

2. Description: On 13th July 2017 at 0652UTC, a Merchant vessel was attacked

in psn 040700N 0070000E (near Port Harcourt, Nigeria). 4 - 5 pirates boarded the Merchant

vessel, then left and headed towards another suspicious vessel. Vessel and crew are SAFE.

Mariners are advised to exercise caution in this area.

3. Source: Reported to MDAT-GoG via telephone.

4. Any queries regarding this Warning Notice ring 0033 298 22 88 88 for further

information.

MDAT-GOG Watchkeeper

Email: watchkeepers@mdat-gog.org

Emergency Tel: +33(0) 298 22 88 88