Increased threat warning in Gulf of Guinea

ARX Mouldings has received an WARNING Report 001/OCT/2021

1.    Category: INCREASED THREAT OF PIRACY

2.    Date: 25th October 2021.

3.    Description: MDAT-GOG is aware that the piracy threat remains high in the area defined by the following points: 

02°30’N – 005°00’E

02°30’N – 007°30’E

00°00’N – 007°30’E

00°00’N – 005°00’E

4.    We strongly recommend that the seafaring community (all Shipping) transiting this area increase their vigilance and retain enhanced local surveillance and apply BMP WA procedures.

5.      Source: National Source.

Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area

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

This information is provided to inform maritime situational awareness for mariners operating in the region. MDAT GoG is not responsible for the accuracy of this reporting.

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