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14 Mar 2021 – A M/T under attack in position 208nm S of Lagos

WARNING 002/MAR/2021

1. CATEGORY: ATTACK

2. TIME: 14 March 2021 at 0731 UTC.

3. DESCRIPTION: An MT is under attack. All crew in citadel.

4. POSITION: 0258N 00253E (208nm south of Lagos)

5. SOURCE: SSAS Alert

 

UPDATE 001

TIME: 14 March 2021 at 0938 UTC.

DESCRIPTION: An MT was boarded. Assailants have now left the vessel. Crew remain SAFE in the citadel awaiting nearby patrol vessel.

SOURCE: SSAS Alert, Master

 

UPDATE 002

TIME: 14 March 2021 at 1243 UTC.

DESCRIPTION: The vessel is now under escort. The incident is now complete.

SOURCE: CSO

Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution

Source : MDAT-GOG Watchkeeper