02.05.2017 - IMB Report - Group of 3/4 skiffs / Somalia

Ref: IMB/PRC/Alert – 075/2017

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

Warning          Warning          Warning

UKMTO Advisory - Sighting

UKMTO has received information that a group of 3/4 skiffs with green and white hulls and 4/5 POB have been sighted in posn 12:26.8N - 043:50.7E. Mariners are advised to exercise caution whilst transiting this area.

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

All attacks and suspicious sightings should be reported.

Duty Officer

IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC)

Tel: +60 3 2078 5763/2031 0287 / 2031 3106

24 Hrs ANTI PIRACY HELPLINE: +60 3 2031 0014 (Manned 24 Hrs everyday)

Fax: +60 3 2078 5769

General E-mail: imbkl@icc-ccs.org

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