UKMTO Advisory Shots Fired at Skiffs #MarSec

ADVISORY NOTICE 001/DEC/2018 - SUSPICIOUS APPROACH 

1.         Description: On 13th DEC 2018 at approximately 0845Z a Merchant Vessel in position: 115708N 0450008E (Bab el Mandeb) was approached by a large number of fast moving skiffs with 4/5 POB. AST fired warning shots. Crew and vessel are SAFE. VESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION 2.         Source: Reported to UKMTO. 3.         Any queries regarding this Advisory Notice ring 0044 2392 222060 only for further information. UKMTO Watchkeeper Email: watchkeepers@ukmto.org Emergency Tel: +971 5055 23215 Tel: +442392222060 Fax: +971(0)43094254 www.ukmto.org Go to ASKET map