INCIDENT OVER – CONTINUING THREAT TO VESSELS
Event: Attack
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 10th April 2019
Location: 106nm SW of Bonny Fairway Buoy, Nigeria
Position: 03°2.5’N, 005°39.6’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 80nm
Vessel Details
Type: Reefer Vessel
L x B: 134m x 21m
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: Embarked Navy Guards
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.1m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: Not confirmed
Number of Craft: 2 speed boats
Weapons Seen: Not confirmed
Equipment Seen: Not confirmed
Description: A refrigerated cargo vessel on route to Port Harcourt was attacked by two speed boats. It is not yet confirmed if the pirates fired shots at the merchant vessel. The embarked Nigerian
Navy team onboard the merchant vessel fired warning shots, causing the pirates to move away.
It is highly likely that the pirates will remain in the area following this unsuccessful attack and all vessels should be extremely vigilant.
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