MDAT-GoG issue warning over increased threat of Piracy, Gulf of Guinea
Issued: 9 months, 3 weeks ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 25 Oct 2021 - 08:24 | CW Alert 015- (Oct 21) | West Africa | General alert | Pirates | MDAT-GoG |
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| MDAT-GoG has released a notice stating that they are aware the threat of piracy remains high within an area bounded by the following coordinates: A) 02°30.00N 005°00.00E B) 02°30.00N 007°30.00E C) 00°00.00N 007°30.00E D) 00°00.00N 005°00.00E UPDATE: MDAT-GOG has been made aware that the piracy threat has moved towards the area defined by the following points: A) 05°00.00N 005°00.00E B) 05°00.00N 007°30.00E C) 02°30.00N 007°30.00E D) 02°30.00N 005°00.00E They have also recommended that the seafaring community (all Shipping) transiting this area to increase their vigilance and retain an enhanced local surveillance and apply BMP WA procedures. | |||||