Warning of Increased Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea

WARNING 001/JUN/2022

1. CATEGORY: INCREASED THREAT OF PIRACY

2. TIME: 1530 UTC on 23^rd June 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 on the 25^th June at 1530 UTC

4. POSITION:      02°30N 005°00E

                                02°30N 007°30E

                                00°00N  00730E

                                00°00N  005°00E

Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise caution

5. SOURCE: Third party

6. 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.