INCIDENT OVER – ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS IN THE AREA
Event: Attempted Boarding
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 9 June 2020, 2000 local
Location: 97nm from Cape Pennington, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Position: 3°14’N, 004°43’E
Distance from Shore: 97nm
Vessel Details
Type: Containership
Speed: 14.5kt
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None reported
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0.6mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.4m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: 5
Number of Craft: 1 speed boat
Weapons Seen: Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: A containership on way from Lomé, Togo to Onne, Nigeria was attacked offshore Bayelsa on her port side (the side nearest the shore). The vessel raised the
alarm, increased her speed up to 19.5kts, activated fire pumps and carried out evasive manoeuvres. The attack failed and the vessel and crew are safe, with the vessel continuing her voyage.
It is likely the pirates are still in the area following this failed attack, so vessels should remain highly vigilant
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