#UKMTO Advisory MV Approached by Armed Skiff #piracy #marsec

ADVISORY NOTICE 003/NOV/2017 1. Category: SIGHTING 2. Description: At 0555UTC on 18 November 2017, an FV in position 0156.0S 04923.0E (380NMs of the Somali Coast) reported that 1 skiff with 4 POB Approached the FV to 1000 yards. AST Fired warning shots and Skiff withdrew. FV is SAFE. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area. 3. Source: Phone call. 4. Any queries regarding this Advisory Notice ring 0044 2392 222060 only for further information.

ASKET Operations - Piracy & Maritime Security Alerts 2017