An MV has been boarded approx 200 NM south of Cotonou, Benin

ADVISORY 006/JUN/2021

1.     Category: BOARDING

2.     Time: 06 JUNE 2021 1900 UTC

3.     Description: MDAT-GOG has received a report that a merchant vessel has been approached by a small fast craft, and boarded by 6 unknown persons in position 0257N 00241E (approx 200 NM south of Cotonou, Benin). 

4.        Source: Third Party.

We strongly recommend that the seafaring community and ships transiting this area, increase their vigilance and retain an enhanced local surveillance and apply BMP WA procedures.

All queries regarding this Advisory Notice ring +33 298 22 88 88 for further information.

ARX recommends following best management practices and installing Anti-Piracy Barriers and Water Cannons to prevent boardings taking place. To find out more about the ARX ABaC System the the Evictor Water Cannon visit the product pages http://www.arxmouldings.com/arx-abac