MDAT GoG - Attempted Theft - Offshore Lagos - Gulf of Guinea #marsec #piracy

Advisory 02/JAN/2018

1. Category: CORRECTION ATTEMPTED THEFT

2. Description: On 15 January 2018 at 0300UTC, a tanker was boarded by 2 suspicious people in psn 06-18N 003-23E. Crew spotted the individuals and they jumped overboard. Nothing was stolenVessel and crew are SAFE. Mariners are advised to exercise caution in this area.

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

4. Any queries regarding this Warning 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.

MDAT-GOG Watchkeeper

Email: watchkeepers@mdat-gog.org

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