INCIDENT OVER – THREAT TO VESSELS REMAINS
Event: Attempted Boarding
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 25 March 2020, 0726hrs UTC
Location: 21nm SSE of Agbami Terminal, Nigeria EEZ
Position: 3°07’N, 005°35’E
Distance from Shore: 75nm
Vessel Details
Type: Bulk Carrier
L x B: 200m x 32m
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Weather: Fresh Breeze / 0.3mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.3m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: 7 or 8
Number of Craft: 1 speedboat
Weapons Seen:
Not reported
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: A bulk carrier on route from Lagos to Gabon has been reported as under attack.
UPDATE: Bulk carrier carried out best management anti-piracy manoeuvres and a security vessel from the nearby Agbami terminal came to assist. The pirates aborted the attack and
left the area. Crew and vessel safe and under escort.
Pirates are still in the area. All vessels should be extra vigilant.
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