UPDATED: Increased Piracy Threat Issued

WARNING 002/JAN/2022

1.                   Category: INCREASED THREAT OF PIRACY

2.                   Date: 17^th 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 18 JAN 2022 at 2359UTC. 

05°00’N – 002°30’W

05°00’N – 000°00’W

02°30’N – 000°00’W

02°30’N – 002°30’W

4.                  Warning 001/JAN/2022 is now cancelled 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