ARC Maritime Security

Priority Broadcast Alert – West Africa

26.05.2025 ARC Reports













Priority Alert – West Africa
Crime/Sighting
Details
Narrative:
Ambrey received a time-late report that a Pirate Action Group (PAG) had been sighted approximately 83NM southwest of Brass Island, Nigeria. The PAG was last observed at 13:01 UTC on 23 May.
ADVICE: Ambrey advises merchant vessels to increase vigilance, ensure adherence to BMP, and to engage armed security where possible if the vessel has a permissible freeboard. Vessels should report sightings of any suspicious activity.
Type: Crime/Sighting
Event Date: 2025-05-23T13:01
Alert Date: 26-May-2025 00:44
Area: Exclusive Economic Zone
Region: West Africa
Country: Nigeria
Lat/Lon: 3.51067/5.14163
DMS: 3° 30' 38" N, 5° 8' 30" E
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