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08 Feb 2021 – Attempted boarding in position 80nm W-SW of Port Gentil, Gabon

ADVISORY NOTICE 002/FEB/2021

  1. Category: Attempted Boarding
  2. Time: 08 FEB 21 0520UTC
  3. Description: An MT has reported that a small craft has been launched from a mother vessel.  The small craft came alongside and attackers attempted to board the MT using ladders. Boarding unsuccessful, vessel and crew are safe.
  4. Position: 005948S 0073224E (approximately 80NM west south west of Port Gentil, Gabon)
  1. Source: MASTER

Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area

Source: MDAT-GOG Watchkeeper