MDAT GoG (West Africa) Weekly Piracy Report #marsec #piracy

3 Events have been reported to MDAT-GoG this week.

Maritime Crime Activity

ATTACK

02/11/19

126°/9Nm off Cotonou, BENIN

On the 02nd November 2019 at 0320UTC, an MV (NAME WITHHELD) was attacked when at anchorage (position:06°14’54”N – 002°32’54”E).

Once informed Benin Navy sent a vessel to secure the area.

MDAT-GoG comment: This event resulted in an ADVISORY 001/NOV/19 and its Update 001

ATTACK

04/11/19

Lome anchorage, TOGO

On the 04th November 2019 at 0240UTC, a MV (NAME WITHELD) was attacked in position 05°58”13’N – 001°15”42’E. Once informed the Togolese Navy immediately conducted a search with a patrol boat.

MDAT-GoG comment: This event resulted in an ADVISORY 002/NOV/19.

ATTACK

07/11/19

337°/54Nm of SAO TOME On the 7th November 2019 at 0028UTC, a MT (NAME WITHHELD) was attacked in position 01° 08’ 08 ”N - 006° 09’ 31”E.

MDAT-GoG comment: This event resulted in an WARNING 001/NOV/19.

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