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

Six events has been reported to MDAT-GoG this week.


BOARDING


09/05/2020

297/2NM off Malabo EQUATORIAL GUINEA


On the 09th May at approximately 0100UTC, in position 03°47N - 008°46E, an MV (NAME WITHHELD) was boarded by an unknown number of attackers.


MDAT-GOG comment:This event refers to ADVISORY 002/MAY/20


BOARDING


09/05/2020

000/2NM off Luba EQUATORIAL GUINEA


On the 09th May at approximately 0200UTC, in position 03°29'14N - 008°33'12E, an MV (NAME WITHHELD) was boarded by an unknown number of attackers.


MDAT-GOG comment:This event refers to ADVISORY 003/MAY/20


SUSPICIOUS APPROACH


09/05/2020

325/23NM off Malabo EQUATORIAL GUINEA


On the 09th May at approximately 0045UTC, an MT (NAME WITHHELD) has reported that she was pursued by a skiff (position : 04°05N 008°33E) . The Cameroonese Authorities have dispatched a patrol boat. Vessel and crew were reported safe.


MDAT-GOG comment: Nil


THEFT


11/05/2020

000/0NM off Takoradi GHANA


On the 11th May at approximately 0345UTC, in position 04°53'10N - 001°44'50W, an MV (NAME WITHHELD) was boarded at Takoradi port. Reports indicate the perpetrators stole one of the ships life raft whilst at berth.


MDAT-GOG comment: Any action of the MDAT because information received too late after the end of event.


ROBBERY


14/05/2020

200/15NM Conakry GUINEA


On the 14 th May at approximately 0031UTC, in position 09°16'10N - 013°46'42W, an MV (NAME WITHHELD) was boarded at Conakry Anchorage. Reports indicate 4 thieves climbed on board the MV, stole money from the vessel and the crews mobile phones, watches and other valuables. crew are safe.


MDAT-GOG comment: Any action of the MDAT because information received too late after the end of event.


IRREGULAR ACTIVITY


14/05/2020

180/120NM off Cotonou BENIN


On the 14 th May at approximately 0130UTC, in position 04°34'42N - 002°29'54E, an MV (NAME WITHHELD) has observed a vessel approximately 80m length and one skiff. After altering course and increasing speed, the closest point of approach was 2.5nm.


MDAT-GOG comment: Any action of the MDAT because information received too late after the end of event.

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