MDAT GoG - Advisory Suspicious approach - Owendo Anchorage #piracy

Advisory 004/DEC/2019

1. Category: SUSPIOUS CRAFT

2. Description: On 21st DEC 2019 at 2230 UTC, in position 0019.5N, 00923.7E

OWENDO ANCHORAGE.

2 MVs at anchor were approached by a small craft with 6/7 persons on board.

Alarm was raised and the craft fled, crew and ship are reported safe.

Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution in this area.

3. Source: Reported to MDAT-GoG by Mail

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

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