Piracy

M/V hijacked in 05-12.56N 004-03.68E at 052330Z oct

Gulf of Guinea · Nigeria · Piracy · HYDROLANT 2378/12

issued: 2012-10-11 00:25Z
status: cancelled 2012-10-11 15:22Z (archive)
authority: IMBPC 102358Z OCT 12.
sea: Gulf of Guinea
position: 5.209, 4.061
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

GULF OF GUINEA.
NIGERIA.
PIRACY.
M/V HIJACKED IN 05-12.56N 004-03.68E AT 052330Z OCT.
VESSELS REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT
AND EXERCISE CAUTION. REPORTS TO IMB PIRACY
REPORTING CENTER, TELEX: MA 34199,
PHONE: 603 2031 0014, E-MAIL: [email protected].

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Underwater operations in progress until 08 dec by vessel with submerible along trackline between 39-49.7N…cancelled by · 2012-10-11

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