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MDAT-GoG reporting indicates that a vessel has been boarded approximately 278nm South Lome, Togo.
MDAT-GoG reporting indicates that a vessel has been boarded in position 01°11’3N 001°30’19E approximately 278nm South Lome, Togo. The reported incident location is 52nm outside of the JWC-025 HRA and 110nm outside of the Nigerian EEZ. Investigations are ongoing.Â
1. CATEGORY: BOARDING
2. TIME: 03 APR 2022 1848UTC
3. DESCRIPTION: Vessel in position: 013113N 0013019E boarded by unknown persons. Investigations are ongoing.
4. POSITION: 013113N 0013019EÂ (278 NM south of Lome, Togo)
Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution
5. SOURCE: CSO
6. All queries regarding Warning Notice ring +33(0) 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
