On 05th May 2019 at approximately 1200UTC, a Tug has been attacked at position 03 04N – 007 59E. Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution in this area.
UPDATE 1: On 06th May 2019 at 0838UTC, MDAT-GOG received information that the vessel is now escorted by military assets. All mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution in this area. Due to ongoing incident warning 002.
UPDATE 2: On 06th May 2019 at 1430UTC in position 03°04N -007°59E , MDAT-GOG received information that the vessel and crew are safe and are currently being escorted by a Warship.
Source : MDAT-GOG