Kidnapping- 178nm SSE Lagos #piracy #marsec

Dryad Reporting indicates that the MT VEMAHOPE was attacked by a single speedboat with an unknown number of armed individuals on board. The vessel is understood to have been boarded resulting in the kidnap of 10 crew members with four crew remaining onboard.

Dryad Channel 16 ........................... MDAT GoG WARNING 003/APR/2020 1. Category: ATTACK 2. Description: An MV has been attack in position 03°30’N 003°49E’ on 30th April, 2020 at 1940Z by a skiff with an unknown number of armed pirates. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution in this area. 3. Source: Phonecall 4. Any queries regarding this Warning Notice ring 0033 298 22 88 88 for further information. MDAT-GOG Watchkeeper Email: watchkeepers@mdat-gog.org Emergency Tel: +33(0) 298 22 88 88

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