Date: 08.11.2017

Time: 1300hrs Z

Location: Lat. 12 30’N, Long. 043 37’E

Source: UKMTO

At 1300UTC on 08 November 2017, an MV in position 1230N 04337E (in the vicinity of Mayyun Island) reported that 2 skiffs with 7 POB approached at speed to within 100M.   Boats have subsequently withdrew. Weapons and ladder sighted.  MV is SAFE.

Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area.