MDAT GoG Advisory - Attempted Boarding 7nm S Lagos #marsec #piracy

ASKET Operations Team
May 26, 2018
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Advisory 005/MAY/2018

1. Category: Attempted Boarding

2. Description: At 2335UTC on 25 May 2018, in position 0618N 00320.2E (approximately 7NM south of Lagos, Nigeria) An attempt was made to board an MV. Alarm was sounded. The 2 POB jumped off the vessel into a Skiff. Vessel and crew are safe.

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

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