Suspicious Approach – 106nm South Cotonou

Incident Type: - f. Suspicious Approach/ Activity

Region: - Gulf of Guinea

Authority/ Reported By: - Dryad

Date:-14/05/20:-

Time:-

Position: - 04° 34.2N, 002° 29.4E

Remarks:

Reporting indicates that the Italian flagged Ro-Ro Cargo vessel MV Nigeria Grande has reported a suspicious approach 106nm South of Cotonou.

Further reporting indicates that the vessel reported the presence of a small cargo vessel with two skiffs in tow.

The MV Nigeria Grande was able to increase her speed and was able to proceed without further incident. All vessels in the area should remain highly vigilant as the threat remains.

Dryad Channel 16