MDAT GoG - Vessel Hijacked and released - Off Equatorial Guinea (22 March 18), Gulf of Guinea #marse

ADVISORY 008/MAR/2018

1. Category: HIJACKING 2. Description: On the 22nd March at 13h00 UTC, A Merchant Vessel (MV) was attacked by a speed boat, 60nm south of Equatorial Guinea. The speed boat had 10 POB who then proceeded to board and then Hijacked the MV. MV released and vessel and crew now SAFE. This incident is referred to In MDAT- GOG WEEKLY REPORT 13-18 “Report of hijacked vessel” Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution. 3. Source: Mail.

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