Date: 13.07.2017

Time: 0652UTC

Location: Lat. 04 07’N, Long. 007 00’E

Source: MDAD – GoG

On 13th July 2017 at 0652UTC, a Merchant vessel was attacked in position Lat. 04 0700’ N, Long. 007 0000’E (near Port Harcourt, Nigeria). 4 – 5 pirates boarded the merchant vessel, then left and headed towards another vessel. Vessel and crew are SAFE.

Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating these waters.