Piracy

M/V abu dhabi star hijacked in 06-11N 002-55E on 04 sep

Gulf of Guinea · Nigeria · Piracy · HYDROLANT 2050/12

issued: 2012-09-05 04:33Z
status: cancelled 2012-09-05 14:57Z (archive)
authority: IMBPC 050325Z SEP 12.
sea: Gulf of Guinea
position: 6.183, 2.917
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

GULF OF GUINEA.
NIGERIA.
PIRACY.
M/V ABU DHABI STAR HIJACKED IN 06-11N 002-55E
ON 04 SEP. VESSELS ARE ADVISED TO KEEP CLEAR
OF THIS POSITION AND TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION.
REPORTS TO IMB PIRACY REPORTING CENTER,
PHONE: 603 2031 0014, FAX: 603 2078 5769,
E-MAIL: [email protected].

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