Date: 11/07/2017

Time: 1120UTC

Location: Lat. 25 31’N Long 057 25’E

Source: UKMTO

A merchant vessel was approached by 1 yellow metal hulled skiff. There where 2x POB with weapons. The skiff approached vessel midships to within 1 cable in position 2531N 05725E. AST fired warning shots and the skiff withdrew. VESSEL AND CREW ARE SAFE.

Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution!