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Vessel attacked in 06-14.9N 002-32.9E at 020320Z nov

Gulf of Guinea · Benin · HYDROLANT 3370/19

issued: 2019-11-02 08:19Z
status: cancelled 2019-11-09 08:19Z (archive)
self-cancels: 2019-11-09 08:19Z
authority: IMB PIRACY REPORTING CENTER 020748Z NOV 19.
sea: Gulf of Guinea
position: 6.248, 2.548
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

GULF OF GUINEA.
BENIN.
DNC 01.
1. VESSEL ATTACKED IN 06-14.9N 002-32.9E AT
   020320Z NOV.  NINE CREW MEMBERS MISSING.
   VESSELS ARE ADVISED TO KEEP CLEAR OF THIS POSITION
   AND TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION.
   REPORTS TO IMB PIRACY REPORTING CENTER,
   PHONE: 603 2031 0014, 603 2078 5763,
   FAX: 603 2078 5769,
   E-MAIL: [email protected], [email protected].
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 090819Z NOV 19.

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