MDAT-GoG issue warning over increased threat of Piracy, Gulf of Guinea
Issued: 8 months, 3 weeks ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 24 Nov 2021 - 08:35 | CW Alert 016- (Nov 21) | West Africa | General alert | Pirates | MDAT-GoG |
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| The MDAT-GoG has released a notice stating that they are aware of an increased threat of piracy for the next 48 hours within an area bounded by the following coordinates: 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 UPDATE: MDAT-GOG has been made aware that the area of increased piracy threat has been expanded to: A) 05°00.00N 005°00.00E B) 05°00.00N 007°30.00E C) 00°00.00N 007°30.00E D) 00°00.00N 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. | |||||