Vessel Approached by Skiff with Ladder - off Luanda #piracy

Incident Type: - f. Suspicious Approach/ Activity

Region: - Gulf of Guinea

Authority/ Reported By: - MDAT GoG

Date:-27/02/20:-Time:- 04:23

Position: - 08°10,4S, 012°41,6E.

Remarks:

Advisory 01/FEB/2020

1. Category: SUSPICIOUS APPROACH

2. Description: A MV has been approached by a white SKIFF with 8 POB and ladder in position 08°10,4S – 012°41,6E. MV is safe. Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution in this area.

3. Source: Reported to MDAT-GoG by Phone Call from the ship

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.

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