Attempted Hijack 114NM South East of TEMA, GHANA

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Incident Type: - d. Criminal Boarding (Attempted Hijack)

Region: - Gulf of Guinea

Authority/ Reported By: - MDAT GoG

Date:-28/08/20

Time:- 04:30

Position: - 04°02"42N 001°04"24E

Remarks:  ADVISORY NOTICE 001/AUG/2020

1.   Category: Suspicious Approach  

2.  Time: 28 AUG 20 0430UTC  

3.  Description: MT reported a small craft (12-14 meters) with 6-8 persons on board. Metallic ladder sighted. There was an attempt made to board, vessel manoeuvred and the attempt was aborted.  Vessel and crew are safe.  

4.   Position: 040242N 0010424E (approximately 114NM South East of TEMA, GHANA)  

5.  Source: Reported by email from vessel: 28 Aug 20 0531UTC     Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area  

All queries regarding this Advisory Notice ring +33(0) 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

MDAT Update

WARNING 001/AUG/2020 – UPDATE 1

1. CATEGORY: HIJACK

2. TIME: 28 AUG 2020 at 0735UTC.

3. DESCRIPTION:  FV vessel suspected to have been hijacked and currently heading eastwards. Last reported position 04°40′ N, 001°29′E on 28 AUG 20 at 1556 UTC, heading North West.  Hijackers have left the vessel. Vessel is safe.  Local authorities are responding.

4. POSITION: 04°40′ N, 001°29′E (approximately 110NM South East of Tema, Ghana).

Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution

5. SOURCE: Local authorities

6. All queries regarding Warning Notice ring +33(0) 298 22 88 88 for further information.