INCIDENT ONGOING
Event: Attack
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 9th March 2019, 1550hrs UTC
Location: 37nm SW of Bonny Fairway Buoy, Nigerian EEZ
Position: 03°50’N, 006°30’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 30nm
Vessel Details
Type: Dive Support Vessel
L x B: 84m x 16m
Event Details
Kidnapped: Unconfirmed
Injured: Unconfirmed
Killed: Unconfirmed
Security Present: None reported
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 2.1mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.2m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: Unconfirmed
Number of Craft: 2 speed boats
Weapons Seen: Unconfirmed
Equipment Seen: Unconfirmed
Description: A dive support vessel has been attacked by 2 speed boats, and possibly boarded.
No further information available at the moment; ARC will update once more information is received.
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