Piracy

M/V approached by pirates in 12-08N 044-16E at 011300Z may

Gulf of Aden · HYDROPAC 1550/17

issued: 2017-05-01 23:20Z
status: cancelled 2017-05-08 23:20Z (archive)
self-cancels: 2017-05-08 23:20Z
authority: IMBPC 012255Z MAY 17.
sea: Gulf of Aden
position: 12.133, 44.267
source: nga_json · first seen 2026-08-17 13:38Z

Original warning text

GULF OF ADEN.
DNC 10.
1. M/V APPROACHED BY PIRATES IN 12-08N 044-16E
   AT 011300Z MAY. 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], [email protected].
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 082320Z MAY 17.

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