UKMTO warning - Vessel attacked

WARNING-WARNING-WARNING

A Merchant vessel was attacked in position 253200N 0573300E at 1440Z on 7 May 2017.

Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution

UKMTO Watchkeeper

Further information, 3 skiffs and mother vessel, skiffs approached fast from stbd bow, mother vessel approaching from astern, ladders sighted.