03.04.2017 - IMB Report - Suspicious Approach in Southern Red Sea

Ref: IMB/PRC/Alert – 051/2017

030900 UTC Apr 2017

To: All Ships Transiting Southern Red Sea / Gulf of Aden / Off Yemen / Off Somalia

UKMTO Advisory - Suspicious Approach

03.04.2017 at 0530 UTC in position 13:10N - 043:03E, Southern Red Sea.

An MV reported being approached by 6 light blue coloured skiffs with 5 POB on each skiff. Ladders and hooks were sighted. Vessel raised the alarm and armed guards took up position on bridge wings. After 2 – 3 minutes the suspicious skiffs left. MV is safe.

Vessels are advised to remain vigilant and adhere to the latest BMP recommendations.

All attacks and suspicious sightings should be reported.