031630 UTC JUN 24
IMB 052/24
WARNING
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
1. ABT NINE PIRATES BOARDED A SHIP UNDERWAY IN POSN 03-12N , 007-58E AROUND 33NM SW OF MALABO ON 292110 UTC MAY 24. THE PIRATES STOLE GMDSS EQUIPMENT, SHIP PROVISION, AND CREW PERSONAL EFFECT. THE MASTER AND CHIEF ENGINEER WERE KIDNAPPED. REMAINING CREW SAILED VESSEL TO A SAFE PORT. AUTHORITIES ARE INVESTIGATING.
2. VESSELS ARE ADVISED TO MAINTAIN STRICT ANTI PIRACY WATCH AND MEASURES WHEN SAILING IN THE VICINITY.
3. EARLY ASSESSMENT / DETECTION WILL ALLOW SHIPS TO TAKE EVASIVE MEASURES TO PREVENT BOARDING AND REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE.
4. THE IMB REQUESTS MASTERS TO REPORT ALL INCIDENTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AS PER RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES INCLUDING TO THE IMB GLOBAL ANTI PIRACY HELPLINE: +60 3 2031 0014. E-MAIL: [email protected] / [email protected]. WHATSAPP / TELEGRAM: +60 11 2659 3057. PHOTOGRAPH OR VIDEO SUBMISSION ENCOURAGED.
5. CANCEL THIS MSG 102359 UTC JUN 24.
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