The IMB have reported that information has been received indicating that a Pirate Action Group have set sail from the Niger Delta Region on 27th June 2021 and are preparing to carry out attacks on merchant vessels transiting within areas E and F of the Gulf of Guinea. These areas cover from Guinea up to the Cameroon border. The threat of piracy against vessels operating in these areas is classed as high for the next twenty-four to seventy-two hours. Vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution and vigilance, ensuring strict anti-piracy watches and measures are maintained.
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