MDAT-GoG Advisory large number of skiffs approach vessel #piracy #marsec

Advisory 002/AUG/2017
1. Category: Suspicious Vessel
2. Description: On 19th Aug 2017 at 0716UTC, a Merchant vessel reported 8 skiffs
with black hulls, 2 POB in each, length about 10-12 m, approached to the vessel with CPA
0.3 nm in psn 05°44’8N 004°47’5E / 360° / 07.0 kts. Mariners are advised to exercise
caution in this area.
3. Source: Reported to MDAT-GoG via email
4. Any queries regarding this Warning Notice ring 0033 298 22 88 88 for further
information.
THIS ADVISORY is not classified as a Maritime Security Event and has not been verified by MDAT-
GoG. This information is provided to inform maritime situational awareness for mariners operating
in the region. MDAT-GoG is not responsible for the accuracy of this reporting.
Regards
MDAT-GOG Watchkeeper
Email: watchkeepers@mdat-gog.org
Emergency Tel: +33(0) 298 22 88 88