INCIDENT ONGOING
Event: Attack
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 27th February 2019, 0905hrs UTC
Location: 71nm SW of Bonny Fairway Buoy, Nigeria EEZ
Position: 03°18.4’N, 006°13.5’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 60nm
Vessel Details
Type: Crude Tanker
L x B: 274m x 48m
Event Details
Kidnapped: Unconfirmed
Injured: Unconfirmed
Killed: Unconfirmed
Security Present: Unconfirmed – AIS states armed guards on board.
Weather: Light Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 0.9m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: Not reported
Number of Craft: Not reported
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: Crude tanker was attacked and boarded by pirates. According to several reports, crew have mustered in the citadel.
ARC will update once further information is received.
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