INCIDENT OVER – ONGOING THREAT TO VESSELS IN AREA
Event: Fired On
Date and Time: 4 December 2020, 1135hrs local
Location: 229nm S of Lagos, International Waters (just outside of Nigerian EEZ).
Position: 2°34’N, 002°53’E
Distance from Shore: Approx. 230nm
Vessel Details
Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker
L x B: 274.2m x 48m
Speed: 10.5kts
Event Details
Kidnapped: 0
Injured: 0
Killed: 0
Security Present: None reported
Weather: Gentle Breeze / 0mm precipitation
Wave Height: 1.1m
Threat Details
Number of Perpetrators: TBC
Number of Craft: 1 white speed boat
Weapons Seen: Firearms
Equipment Seen: Not reported
Description: MDAT-GoG have reported that a tanker on route from Europe to Qua Iboe was fired on by pirates in a white speed boat deep offshore and just outside of Nigerian EEZ. Tanker
carried out evasive manoeuvres, increased its speed to 14kts and escaped the pirates. MDAT-GoG has reported that vessel and crew are safe.
Due to failure by pirates to successfully attack the vessel, the threat remains in the area, with pirates likely to attempt another attack.
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