Passenger Vessel Hijacked in Calabar River
18 January 2022
Combined Maritime Force seized illegal drugs worth more than $193 million
19 January 2022
WARNING 003/JAN/2022
1. Category: INCREASED THREAT OF PIRACY
2. Date: 18th January 2022
3. Description: MDAT-GOG has been made aware that there is an increased threat of piracy activity in the following area. Cancel this Warning 24 to 48 hours after release.
05°30’N – 003°50’E
05°30’N – 007°15’E
02°50’N – 007°15’E
02°50’N – 003°50’E
4.                   Warning 002/JAN/2022 is now canceled with immediate effect.
Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting this area
5. We strongly recommend that the seafaring community (all Shipping) transiting this area
increase their vigilance and retain an enhanced local surveillance and apply BMP WA procedures.
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
