Attack / Sao Tome 01-131120

INCIDENT ONGOING

 

Event: Attack (possible kidnap for ransom)

 

Date and Time: 13 November 2020, (time not confirmed)

Location: 77nm NW of Sao Tome Island, Sao Tome & Principe EEZ

Position: 01°10.45’N, 005°32.52’E

Distance from Shore: Approx. 188nm to Bayelsa State, Nigeria

 

Vessel Details

Type: Heavy Lift Carrier

L x B: 244m x 42m

Speed: TBC

 

Event Details

Kidnapped: TBC

Injured: TBC

Killed: TBC

Security Present: None reported

Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0.4mm precipitation

Wave Height: 1.7m

 

Threat Details

Number of Perpetrators: TBC

Number of Craft: TBC

Weapons Seen: TBC

Equipment Seen: TBC

 

Description: ARC has received two reports that there has been an attack on a vessel north west of Sao Tome island. One report has stated that some crew members have been kidnapped however
this has not been confirmed.

 

ARC will update once further information has been received.