Piracy

Vessel attacked in 05-36N 002-21E at 051300Z mar

Gulf of Guinea · Benin · HYDROLANT 865/20

issued: 2020-03-05 17:42Z
status: cancelled 2020-03-12 17:42Z (archive)
self-cancels: 2020-03-12 17:42Z
authority: NAVAREA II 72/20 051450Z MAR 20.
sea: Gulf of Guinea
position: 5.600, 2.350
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

GULF OF GUINEA.
BENIN.
DNC 01.
1. VESSEL ATTACKED IN 05-36N 002-21E
   AT 051300Z MAR. VESSELS ARE ADVISED TO KEEP
   CLEAR OF THIS POSITION AND TO EXERCISE EXTREME
   CAUTION. REPORTS TO NAVAREA II,
   PHONE: 332 9822 8888, 332 5631 2424,
   FAX: 332 5631 2584,
   E-MAIL: [email protected],
   [email protected].
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 121742Z MAR 20.

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