Date: 10/08/2017

Time: 1550 UTC

Location: Lat. 13 1238’N, Long.042 5825’E

Source: UKMTO

A Merchant Vessel sighted 7 skiffs on position Lat. 13 1238’N, Long. 042 5825E (Bab-el-Mandeb). 2 skiffs closed to 1 cable then withdrew. Vessel and crew reported safe. Mariners are reminded to exercise caution whilst transiting this area.3.