09 NOV 2020 at 0630UTC (Suspicious approach). A MV reported that a skiff with 7-8 armed persons on board approached them to a CPA of 0.7 nautical miles. The crew mustered in citadel and the Beninese Navy guards on board fired warning shots. After 10 minutes, the skiff left the vicinity.
Position: 04°26.3N – 002°42E (172/116NM off COTONOU)
Source: Reported Incident received from Vessel
Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area
Source : MDAT-GOG Watchkeeper
