A suspicious approach occurred towards unknown vessel whilst underway. The small craft was followed the vessel at a distance of 2nm. Additional information will follow once obtained.

 

 

(2) BOARD / BULK CARRIER
0110 UTC | 24 August | Posn: 09-24.05 N 013-43.03 W | South of Conakry, Guinea

7 robbers armed with guns and knives boarded an anchored bulk carrier. 2 crew were taken hostage and beaten. The robbers escaped with crew’s cash and properties.