INCIDENT OVER
Event: Illegal Boarding
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 20 January 2020, 2300hrs UTC
Location: 57nm SSE of Lagos, Nigeria EEZ
Position: 05°30’N, 003°41’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 54nm
Vessel Details
Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker
L x B: 176m x 31m
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None reported
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 0.9m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: 5-6
Number of Craft: 1 skiff
Weapons Seen: Yes – not reported
Equipment Seen: Ladder reported
Description: Whilst on route from Port Harcourt to Lagos, a tanker saw a speed boat with 5 or 6 persons onboard. The tanker raised the alarm via VHF Ch 16. The crew members
mustered except the bridge team which started evasive manoeuvres and increased the ship’s speed. The pirates attempted to board the vessel using a ladder with a hook, but failed. The tanker continued her course and the pirates gave up and left the area. Vessel
arrived at Lagos later in the night. All safe.
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