INCIDENT OVER
Event: Attempted Boarding
Date and Time: 29 August 2020, 0230hrs local
Location: Lomé Anchorage, Togo
Position: 06°01’N, 001°31’E
Distance from Shore: Approx 10nm
Vessel Details
Type: Container ship
L x B: 259m x 32m
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None reported
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: 7-8
Number of Craft: 1 small craft
Weapons Seen: None reported
Equipment Seen: Rope with grappling hook
Description: A containership at Lome anchorage, Togo has been reported has experiencing an attempted boarding. 7 or 8 persons tried to use a rope with grappling hooks to board the vessel. Crew on watch saw
the boarding attempt, raised the alarm and fire hoses were activated. This led to boarding attempt being aborted.
Considering recent attacks south of Lomé in last few days and this latest reported incident, vessels in the area should maintain vigilance and report any suspicious activity to local and international authorities.
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