MDAT GoG - MV Boarded by Pirates with Knives - #piracy #marsec

Asket Operations
Jul 21, 2019
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Advisory 003/JUL/2019

1. Category: Attack

2. Description: On 21st July 19, at 0240 UTC a MV AT POSITION 0828N – 01328W was boarded by 5 pirates armed with knives. Crew are safe. Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution in this area.

3. Source: Reported to MDAT-GoG by phone.

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

Email: watchkeepers@mdat-gog.org

Emergency Tel: +33(0) 298 22 88 88

For details of the alerts please go to ASKET Operations Piracy & Alerts Chart