INCIDENT OVER
Event: Attempted Boarding
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 31st March 2019, 0120hrs UTC
Location: Entrance channel to Lagos port, nr Tarkwa Bay, Lagos, Nigeria
Position: 06°24’N, 003°23.9’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 0.25nm
Vessel Details
Type: Containership
L x B: 265m x 37m
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.4m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: 6
Number of Craft: 1 skiff
Weapons Seen: Not confirmed
Equipment Seen: Ladder
Description: Whilst departing Lagos port and after the pilot had disembarked, the containership was approached by a skiff with 6 persons on board. They attached a ladder to the side of the vessel
in an attempt to board, but were spotted by a crew member who raised the alarm, causing the skiff to flee. Ship and crew safe.
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