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28 August 2020 – A F/V being attacked at 0735 UTC in position 110 nm SE of Tema, Ghana

WARNING 001/AUG/2020 1.

1. CATEGORY: HIJACK

2. TIME: 28 AUG 2020 0735UTC.

3. DESCRIPTION: MDAT GoG have received reports of a FV being attacked at approximately 0735 UTC on 28 August 2020. The vessel is suspected to have been hijacked and currently heading eastwards. Last reported position 04°29? N, 001°45?E the 28 AUG 20 at 1346 UTC, heading South-East. Local authorities have been notified and are responding.

4. POSITION: 04°34’15”N 001°31’07”E (approximately 110 nautical miles Southeast of Tema, Ghana).

5. SOURCE: Local authorities

WARNING 001/AUG/2020 – UPDATE 1

1. CATEGORY: HIJACK

2. TIME: 28 AUG 2020 at 0735UTC.

3. DESCRIPTION: FV vessel suspected to have been hijacked and currently heading eastwards. Last reported position 04°40? N, 001°29?E on 28 AUG 20 at 1556 UTC, heading North West. Hijackers have left the vessel. Vessel is safe. Local authorities are responding.

4. POSITION: 04°40? N, 001°29?E (approximately 110NM South East of Tema, Ghana).

Source : MDAT-GOG Watchkeeper