Date: 22/04/2017
Time: 1442 UTC
Position: Lat.05 39’ N Long.048 57’ E
Nature of Report: Security
Source: UKMTO
This is a follow up report to the same incident below, reported on Saturday 22nd April.
Product tanker reported being chased by a skiff with 6 armed persons on board and fired upon. Master raised the alarm and sent a distress call, the distress call was picked up by a warship. Skiff broke contact after chasing the vessel for 2 hours. One crew member reported injured.
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Vessel Attacked (1st Report)
Date: 22/04/2017
Time: 2100LT
Position: Lat.05 39’ N Long.048 57’ E
Nature of Report: Security
Source: UKMTO
Vessel attacked, now reported safe.
Further details to follow.
Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution.
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