MDAT- GoG Warning of Increased Piracy
Issued: 3 months ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
21 Mar 2022 - 09:00 CW Alert 014- (Mar 22) West Africa General alert Pirates MDAT GoG
The MDAT-GOG has been made aware that there is an increased threat of piracy activity in the following area, until 23rd MARCH 2022 0840 UTC. 02°30N 005°00E 02°30N 007°30E 05°00N 007°30E 05°00N 005°00E UPDATE: MDAT-GOG has been made aware increased threat of piracy activity has moved to the following revised area. This Warning is now active until the 24th March 2022 0840 UTC. 05°00N 007°30E 05°00N 010°00E 02°30N 010°00E 0°230N 007°30E We strongly recommend that the seafaring community (all Shipping) transiting this area increase their vigilance and retain an enhanced local surveillance and apply BMP WA procedures. This information is provided to inform maritime situational awareness for mariners operating in the region.
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