MDAT-GOG have been made aware of a boarding occurring on the 15th November at 1930UTC in the vicinity of 074100N 0130615W approximately 50nm west of Sherbro Island. Incident complete, vessel and crew safe.
Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting this area.
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 recommend that all vessel follow best management practice is followed at all time when transiting in West Africa. ARX believes that vessels should focus on primary hardening measures and installed the ARX ABaC System to prevent boardings taking place and focus on denying a boarding.