MDAT-GoG notice - Supply Vessel Attacked by 10 Armed men14nm off Bonny River #piracy #marsec

Advisory 004/SEP/2017

1. Category: Attack (Update of Warning 001/SEP/17)

2. Description: This Advisory is an update to Warning 001/SEP/17 issued on 14/09/17.

On 14th September 2017 at approximately 13:35 UTC, a merchant vessel in position 04°16’49”N / 007°02’34”E was attacked by a speed boat with 10 armed men on board. The speed boat was hidden behind a fishing trawler before suddenly altering course. Armed security team on board the merchant vessel fired shots, the speedboat then escaped. Vessel SAFE.

3. Source: Email

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

THIS ADVISORY is not classified as a Maritime Security Event and has not been verified by MDAT-GoG. This information is provided to inform maritime situational awareness for mariners operating in the region. MDAT-GoG is not responsible for the accuracy of this reporting.

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MDAT-GOG Watchkeeper

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