INCIDENT OVER
Event: Kidnap for Ransom
IMB Level: 1
Date and Time: 22nd/23rd February 2019 (at night – exact time not confirmed)
Location: 15nm NW of Idenao , Cameroon Territorial Waters
Position: 4°18’N, 008°45’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 10nm from Cameroon coast
Vessel Details
Type: 3 Fishing Vessels
Event Details
Kidnapped: 8 Chinese Fishermen
Injured: Nil
Killed: Nil
Security Present: None
Weather: Light Air / 10mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: Not reported
Number of Craft: Not reported
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: 3 Chinese fishing vessels were attacked and 8 crew members kidnapped whilst operating in Cameroon territorial waters.
This is the 3rd reported attack on fishing vessels in this area, and is likely part of a local dispute over fishing rights.
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