INCIDENT ONGOING
Event: TBC
IMB Level: TBC
Date and Time: 21st February 2019, 1620hrs local
Location: 6nm NW of Escravos River Mouth , Nigeria Territorial Waters
Position: 05°37’N, 005°04’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 5nm
Vessel Details
Type: TBC – possible Tug or Offshore Support Vessel
L x B: TBC
Event Details
Kidnapped: Unconfirmed
Injured: Unconfirmed
Killed: Unconfirmed
Security Present: Not reported
Weather: Moderate Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.1m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: Not reported
Number of Craft: Not reported
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: ARC received a report of a vessel issuing a mayday following a pirate attack. No further information available at this time, and ARC will update should more information be received.
Vessels in the area should remain alert and monitor any suspicious activity.
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