MDAT GoG Advisory - Vessel Attacked #piracy #marsec

Advisory 001/NOV/2018     

1.            Category: ATTACK      2.            Description: On 11th November 2018 at 06.00Hrs UTC, in position 05°08’N –005°20’E (10nm off of the mouth of the River Niger)                a vessel was attacked by 8 armed men in black/dark clothes with covered faces in a small blue-coloured boat. The MV and crew are now SAFE.               Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution in this area. 3.            Source: Reported to MDAT-GoG via phone call 4.            Any queries regarding this Warning Notice ring 0033 298 22 88 88 for further information. MDAT-GOG Watchkeeper Email: watchkeepers@mdat-gog.org Emergency Tel: +33(0) 298 22 88 88