MDAT GoG (West Africa) Weekly Piracy Report #marsec #piracy
- ASKET Operations Team
- May 14, 2020
- 2 min read
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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