INCIDENT OVER – ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS IN AREA
Event: Fired On
Date and Time: 9 November 2020, 2136hrs local
Location: 95nm SSW of Cotonou, Benin EEZ
Position: 04°45.7’N, 002°26’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 95nm
Vessel Details
Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker
L x B: 228m x 32m
Speed: 11.7kts
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None
Weather: Light Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.1m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: Not reported
Number of Craft: 2 skiffs
Weapons Seen: Firearms
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: A vessel sailing offshore Benin has been reported by MDAT-GoG as coming under attack by 2 skiffs. The crew mustered in the citadel whilst the Master carried out evasive manoeuvres.
The pirates aborted the attack and all safe on board.
There remains a significant threat offshore Benin – this is the second attack in 24 hours in this area.
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