INCIDENT OVER
Event: Fired On
IMB Level: 2
Date and Time: 3rd May 2019, 2050hrs local time
Location: 121nm SW of Bonny FWB, 33nm SSW of Agbami Terminal, Nigeria EEZ.
Position: 02°54.5’N, 005°24.4’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 91nm
Vessel Details
Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker
L x B: 140m x 23m
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: Likely Embarked Navy Guards
Weather: Light Breeze / 1.9mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.5m
Threat Details
Number of Pirates: Not reported
Number of Craft: 1 speed boat
Weapons Seen: Firearms
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: A tanker was attached by pirates on a speed boat. The tanker conducted evasive manoeuvres as the pirates attempted to board. It was reported that the some pirates were shot, however
it has not been confirmed if this was by embarked Navy guards or an escort vessel. The attempted boarding failed.
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