INCIDENT OVER
Event: Kidnap for Ransom
IMB Level: 3
Date and Time: 2 November 2019, 0210hrs UTC
Location: Cotonou Anchorage, Benin
Position: 06°13.6’N, 002°31.6’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 8nm
Vessel Details
Type: Cargo Vessel
L x B: 190m x 32m
Event Details
Kidnapped: 9
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None.
Weather: Light Air / 2.8mm precipitation (thunderstorm)
Wave Height: 1.8m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: Not reported
Number of Craft: Not reported.
Weapons Seen: Not reported.
Equipment Seen: None reported
Description: A cargo vessel at Cotonou anchorage was attacked by pirates and 9 crew members were reported as kidnapped.
No further information at this time. ARC will update once more information is available.
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