INCIDENT ONGOING – THREAT TO VESSELS IN THE AREA
Event: Attack (Outcome TBC)
IMB Level: TBC
Date and Time: 20 May 2020, 1554 UTC
Location: 162nm SW of Bonny FWB, edge of Nigerian EEZ.
Position: 2°14’54.00"N, 5° 5’36.00"E
Distance from Shore: 133nm from Bayelsa State coast, Nigeria
Vessel Details
Type: TBC (based on AIS reporting, possible cargo vessel)
Event Details
Kidnapped: TBC
Injured: TBC
Killed: TBC
Security Present: TBC
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 1.1mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.1m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: TBC
Number of Craft: TBC
Weapons Seen: TBC
Equipment Seen: TBC
Description: IMB have reported that a vessel was attacked by pirates. All crew are reported to be in the citadel. Nigerian Navy authorities have been informed and are
responding. However, AIS data does not show any security vessel near to the position yet.
ARC will update when further information is received.
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