MDAT GoG Advisory - Attempted Theft - Takoradi anchorage #marsec #piracy
- ASKET Operations Team
- Oct 9, 2018
- 1 min read

Advisory 001/OCT/2018
1. Category: ATTEMPTED THEFT
2. Description: On Tuesday 9th October 2018 at 0315 UTC, in position 04°53’00N 001°45’00W (Takoradi anchorage) a MV was boarded by 1 person via the anchor chain. The person left the vessel when spotted by a security patrol.
Nothing was stolen. Crew and vessel are safe.
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.
MDAT-GOG Watchkeeper
Email: watchkeepers@mdat-gog.org
Emergency Tel: +33(0) 298 22 88 88
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