MDAT GoG -Vessel Attacked by 2 Speed Boats - 210°/25NM from Bonny, NIGERIA, Gulf of Guinea #marsec #

Advisory 002/MAR/2018

1. Category: ATTACK

2. Description: On 06th March 2018 at 0920 UTC, a merchant vessel was attacked by two speedboats with weapons in position 04°04N 006°56E (210°/25NM from Bonny, NIGERIA).

Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.

3. Source: Reported to MDAT-GoG via 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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