UKMTO Advisory -SUSPICIOUS APPROACH - Red Sea - #marsec #piracy

ADVISORY NOTICE 002/JUN/2018

1. Category: SUSPICIOUS APPROACH

2. Description: At 0708UTC on 26 June 2018 an MV in position 133024N 0424342E was approached by 2 speedboats with 8-10 POB in each.

AST showed weapons and speedboats departed. Speedboats had previously approached 2 other MV’s in the vicinity.

Vessel is SAFE.

Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.

3. Source: Reported to UKMTO via email.

4. Any queries regarding this Advisory Notice ring 0044 2392 222060 only for further information..

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