Attack / Nigeria 01-020119





INCIDENT ONGOING

Event: Attack
IMB Level: 2
 
Date and Time: 2nd March 2019, 1330hrs local
Location: 106nm SSW of Lagos, Nigeria EEZ
Position: 04°37.50’N, 003°14.30’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 108nm
 
Vessel Details
Type: Crude oil Tanker
L x B: 274m x 48m
 
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 0.9m
 
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: 3
Number of Craft: 1 speed boats
Weapons Seen: Firearms
Equipment Seen: Not reported
 
Description: A tanker reported that they were under attack. A speedboat approached the vessel, and crew went to citadel. Vessel is now drifting in its position.

 

ARC will update once further information is received.

 

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